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Gilt Buckle from Nepal with Jarao Work

Posted by Lynn Ardent on November 17, 2014 at 2:13am
More information is welcome. From research I believe that this is an buckle from Nepal, with filigree, gilt work, and jarao stone inlay on top of a brass backing. The stones are pearl, turquoise, garnets, rubies, emeralds, white topaz or sapphire, and one blue sapphire. The stones are mostly mixed cut, and a few cabochon.
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Tags: Nepal, brass, buckle, gilded, gilt, jarao, nepal, nepali, newari
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  • ait ouakli November 17, 2014 at 6:26pm

    very nice work, the sones look real and nice, the rubys are bringing a beautiful light to the jewel. look real good quality ruby

  • Lynn Ardent November 17, 2014 at 6:41pm

    Thank you for your comment Ait. 

    Yes, the stones are very nice.  Some of the rubies have been enhanced with the addition of colored resin underneath, you can tell by tilting the buckle to the side and seeing if the stones appear paler than they do top-down.

  • Johanne November 17, 2014 at 11:54pm

    Wonderful piece Lynn! The turquoise stones give it a special look, so bright.

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