u/KangarooOtherwise100

โ–ฒ 20 r/Earrings+3 crossposts

I'll leave it for you guys to decide.

So , as the Gold is getting over the roof, Is it a good decision to have these beautiful Navratna studs in 14 Carat instead of 22 carats?

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 6 days ago
โ–ฒ 2 r/Diamonds

This ring ๐Ÿ’ is full of double cut fine diamonds but this center stone is the talk of the Town ๐Ÿ’Žโœจ

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 16 days ago
โ–ฒ 24 r/vintage

Sharing this from my collection โ€” a Mughal-era Yashab (jade) cigar pipe, approximately 100 years old, Jaipur or Agra workmanship.

Celadon-grey nephrite jade body in the classic double-gourd silhouette, set using Kundan/Jadau technique in 23-carat (98% pure) gold with flat Polki diamonds and Burmese ruby cabochons forming a lotus motif. The mouthpiece is a separate green meenakari enamel piece with geometric gold lattice.

Based in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 18 days ago
โ–ฒ 175 r/Antiques

Sharing this piece from my collection that I've been meaning to post here for a while.

This is a Mughal-era Yashab (jade) cigar pipe, approximately 100 years old, almost certainly of Jaipur or Agra workmanship. The body is carved celadon-grey nephrite jade in the classic double-gourd silhouette.

The gemstone setting is Kundan/Jadau technique using 23-carat (98% pure) gold โ€” the softness of which is essential to press stones directly into jade without heat. Set into it are flat Polki (uncut) diamonds and Burmese ruby cabochons forming a lotus motif. The mouthpiece is a separate green meenakari enamel piece with geometric gold lattice โ€” distinctly Rajasthani.

Would love to hear from anyone who can help date it more precisely or identify the workshop. Happy to answer questions!

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 18 days ago
โ–ฒ 6 r/Earrings+1 crossposts

Was exploring Jaipur's jewellery market and came across these. The seller claims these have real pearls, emeralds, rubies and diamonds set in gold. The craftsmanship looks incredible but I'm not sure how to verify authenticity. Has anyone bought fine gemstone jewellery from Jaipur? How do you tell real from fake?

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 20 days ago
โ–ฒ 1 r/jaipur

Bun Muska ๐Ÿงˆ and the gang is all you need, while sipping soulful tea at Sahu Tea Stall

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 20 days ago
โ–ฒ 48 r/jewelry+1 crossposts

In the BVLGARI Eclettica Collection, the design seems to be pretty much geometric. I Love how the gemstones are used as cobochan pieces and not cut stones.

What do you guys think?

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 22 days ago
โ–ฒ 4 r/jewelry+1 crossposts

My friend lost her beloved cat and wanted a way to keep her close forever. As her friend, I felt it was my duty to make that happen.

This is the result; a fully hand engraved cat portrait set into a 925 sterling silver ring. Every single line, every whisker, every tuft of fur was done by hand. No laser, no machine assistance.

I'd love to hear your honest feedback and what do you think of the detail work? Is there anything you'd do differently? I'm always looking to improve my craft.

Thanks in advance for any kind words or constructive thoughts! ๐Ÿฑ

u/KangarooOtherwise100 โ€” 22 days ago