A gem-set enamelled gold navratna bazuband and four gem-set enamelled-gold bracelet elements India, 19th-20th Centurythe bazuband of rectangular form with openwork suspension loops, decorated in polychrome enamel and set with ruby, coral, pearl and other gemstones; the bracelet elements of rectangular form set with gem-stones and decorated in polchrome enamel; two openwork suspension loops the bazuband 2.8 x 2.6 cm.(7)FootnotesA Navratna is composed of nine gems that represent the nine cosmic influences from the Hindu system of astrology known as Jyotish. Each of the gems represent the following: ruby at the centre as the sun, surrounded by diamond as Venus, pearl as the moon, red coral as Mars, hessonite as Ragu (the ascending lunar node), sapphire as Saturn, cat's eye as Ketu (the descending lunar node), yellow sapphire as Jupiter and emerald as Mercury. Navratnas are believed to protect the wearer against evil, prevent disease, bring wealth, prosperity and peace and guard one from conflicting planetary influences.
A gem-set enamelled gold navratna bazuband and four gem-set enamelled-gold bracelet elements India, 19th-20th Centurythe bazuband of rectangular form with openwork suspension loops, decorated in polychrome enamel and set with ruby, coral, pearl and other gemstones; the bracelet elements of rectangular form set with gem-stones and decorated in polchrome enamel; two openwork suspension loops the bazuband 2.8 x 2.6 cm.(7)FootnotesA Navratna is composed of nine gems that represent the nine cosmic influences from the Hindu system of astrology known as Jyotish. Each of the gems represent the following: ruby at the centre as the sun, surrounded by diamond as Venus, pearl as the moon, red coral as Mars, hessonite as Ragu (the ascending lunar node), sapphire as Saturn, cat's eye as Ketu (the descending lunar node), yellow sapphire as Jupiter and emerald as Mercury. Navratnas are believed to protect the wearer against evil, prevent disease, bring wealth, prosperity and peace and guard one from conflicting planetary influences.
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