“The God of everyone is the same.”
-Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great-
Elements
From my personal collection, this Mughal Polki Diamond Cross has an amazing glow from the Bezel Set Mine Cut Polki Diamonds, Natural Pave Diamonds and Gold highlights. Unfortunately, photos don't capture the light emanating from this piece!
The Gallery shows the upraised setting and the back shows the gold work. This is not a contemporary piece and has been the in my collection for decades- the second of 2 such Crosses I have owned. The term "Polki" refers to raw, uncut diamonds that lend a lustrous, subtle glow to stunning gemstone jewelry designs The art of diamond-cutting originated in India some 3000 years ago. Indian Mughals were among the first cultures to recognize the potential of minerals mined from the earth and incorporate their beauty into wearable objects.
Mughal Polki Diamond Pendant Finding - this is another amazing piece of Polki Diamond artistry - note the Maltese Cross in the center (photo #5), and fine open back work for the natural pave diamonds in photo #7
Rare Mughal Polki Diamond Bead Connector shown in photo #6
Antique Foxtail Chain Tassel
Antique Foxtail Chain
Original Spring Clasp
Measurements
Necklace measures 17 1/2 inches long, and total central front drop length measures 7 7/8 inches long - Necklace can be lengthened - just ask!
Cross alone measures 1 7/8 inches wide by 3 inches long
An historical note on Akbar:
Born in 1542 in Umerkot, Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great is remembered for his rejection of religious intolerance and the measures he took to ensure the security of non-Muslims under his reign.
