Our Heritage pieces are truly one-of-a-kind treasures, each one carefully curated for its exceptional craftsmanship, provenance, and character. These pieces are selected with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring they embody the timeless elegance and cultural richness that define our collection. Because every Heritage item is unique, only a single piece is available, making each acquisition a rare and meaningful addition to any collection.
Each Heritage item is entirely handcrafted using centuries-old techniques that are deeply rooted in India’s rich jewellery traditions. Every piece is thoroughly inspected and expertly fitted by us to ensure it meets the standards of contemporary wear. Together with the client, we review whether any custom adjustments are desired, ensuring the piece aligns perfectly with modern comfort while preserving its historical integrity.
Heritage pieces are delicate and need to be handled with care. Please store your jewellery in the supplied pouches and cases, to prevent them from scratching.
Please avoid contact with water, perfume, other liquids or strong substances.
When not worn, we strongly advise jewellery from our Collections to be stored in the supplied pouch and cases. With the exception of enamelled surfaces, your jewellery can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and soft jewellery polishing cloth. Avoid any soap
Items featuring waxed cotton cord should be kept away from water and other strong substances.
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India, Andhra Pradesch, Hydrabad / Karnataka (Mysore), 19th century
Length: 59 cm
SKU: 1571
A traditional gold wedding ornament, NIMBOLI PANCH MANIA, (five gems), consisting of a rectangular pendant, with five rosettes, kundan set with foiled rock crystal, rimmed with small pearls, and suspended a fringe of gold collets, kundan set with foiled rock crystal, emerald beads, pearls and green enamelled beads. Hung from a heavy gold chain embellished with gold rosettes
India, Andhra Pradesh, Hydrabad / Karnataka (Mysore), 19th century
With the invasion of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1687, the affluent and powerful Deccan area came under the rule of his governors, being the Nizams.
In the 17th century, the majority of Andhra comes under British rule and the Nizams of Hyderabad obtain British support. In 1801 the English dominate Southern India, installing ’The Madras Presidency’. In the 19th century Indians demand separation. By the end of the 19th century, the wealth of the Maharajas of Mysore was only second to that of the Nizam of Hyderabad. With Hyderabad as capital of Andhra Pradesh, ruled by its illustrious Nizams, and the nearby Golconda mines, a typical characteristic for jewellery from Andhra Pradesh is its abundant use of fringes or clusters of pearls.
A NIMBOLI PANCH MANIA is presented to a bride as an auspicious gift.
Literature
Untracht, Oppi Traditional Jewelry of India, ill486
