Antique White Sapphire and Pearl Collar

Description:

Antique White Sapphire and Pearl Collar, India, the white sapphire plaques with pearl border and suspending a beryl bead fringe, with glass bead terminals, lg. 9 3/4 in., completed by cord.

Provenance: From the descendants of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar. Sold at Skinner, September 9, 2014.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Nicks and abrasions to some stones, tarnish, some discoloration behind white sapphires, new cord, pearls in brown, ivory, and gray colors.


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