092 INDIAN JEWELS
Turban ornament
Called a jigha, this 18th-
century gold, elephant-shaped
ornament is set with rubies,
diamonds, and emeralds.
Forehead ornament
This gold piece, c.1900, is
called a tika and is set with
emeralds and diamonds,
with attached pearls.Nose ring
This piece from 1925–50
consists of gold set with
diamonds, seed pearls,
and rubies.Pendant brooch
Made of platinum, this
Van Cleef & Arpels brooch
from 1924 is set with
pearls, diamonds, rubies,
sapphires, and emeralds.Clip Feuille Persane
This 1966 Persian leaf clip by Van
Cleef & Arpels is made of gold and
set with rubies and diamonds.Turban ornament
This gold and silver ornament
from around 1900 is set with
emeralds, diamonds, and pearls.Brooch
This jade brooch from
c.1650–1750, inlaid with rubies,
emeralds, and diamonds, was
remade by Cartier c.1930.Earring (one of a pair)
Van Cleef & Arpels made this
earring with brilliant-cut diamonds
and step-cut sapphires in 1935.092-093_FEA_Indian_gems.indd 92 07/06/2016 16:33