A vintage 15-row Basra pearl necklace, India, pre 1940s. Designed as fifteen strands of 3010 gently graduated pearls, weighing 681.56 carats in total, ranging from 7.97 mm to 1.90 mm in size, joined by an adjustable silk cord. Basra pearls are the epitome of brilliance, grandeur and elegance, and are often reflective of an era bygone. #BasraPearls

The total winning value for the auction was Rs 8.6 crore

A FIVE-STRAND NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BHAGAT

Legendary Basra Pearls Basra Pearls have been highly prized for Millennia—its uses date back to almost 300 BC. In fact, the Basra pearl’s purity and colour was compared to the moon. Astrologically, it was also believed that they had a strong effect on the mind. Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune This absolutely stunning antique Victorian necklace originated in the Arabian gulf – dates back to 1860 ca! Comprising FOUR Strands of Natural – not…

Type of pearl: Natural Persian Gulf Basra Pearls Weight: 65.1 Carats (13.02 Grams) Shape: Round to Off Round Size: 5.66 mm (largest) to 2.21 mm (smallest)

G. K. Ratnam | Prism Jewels on Instagram: "Handcrafted in 18k hallmarked gold with scintillating diamond polkies, this 3-Dimensional pendant is strung in basra-like antiqued freshwater pearls and natural rubies / / / / / / / / / / / / / / #jadau #jadaujewellery #polkijewellery#uncutdiamondjewellery #indianbride #indianwedding #handcraftedjewellery #finejewellery #royaljewels #jewellerygram #bridesofinstagram #jewellerycloseup #jewelsofinstagram #customisedjewellery #polkijewellery…

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