Indian Necklace & Earrings Set

Chain mail was never meant to be this friendly.

This necklace and earrings set is from Rajasthan, India, 20th century, in 21 karat gold chain mail with diopside and peridot. Rajasthan has a long tradition of fine goldwork and gem setting, with Jaipur its best-known center. A wide collar of woven gold mesh breaks into deep points, each hung with faceted teardrops in pale and dark green. The earrings repeat the idea in narrow panels. Eleven inches long.

Armor for an evening when no one is attacking.