Satlada

Satlada

Satlada is a seven stringed pearl necklace typically made in Basra. It has 465 pearls embedded in it. It can also be set with emeralds, diamonds and rubies. [http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/press_release.html] [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Hyderabad/Nizams_jewels_to_dazzle_Delhiites/articleshow/2403149.cms]

Some of the pearls are so large they look like small eggs, or outsized peas. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,,543119,00.html]

ee also

* Jewels of The Nizams
* Jacob Diamond
* Darya-e Nur


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