Indo-Persian Hot Wax Stamp Bejeweled with Amethyst and Sapphires

Item Details

A large Indo-Persian hot wax stamp bejeweled with faceted amethyst and round cut sapphire accents set in vermeil. This period bronze wax seal is the type to have been used for government documents of the era. The central script appears to be of Persian language origin. The handle and cover were later embellished with natural gemstones to enhance the piece.

Metal Type: gold-plated silver
Total Weight: 9.05 ozt

CENTER STONES
Count and Type: 184 Amethysts
Shape: oval-shaped
Dimensions: 5.85 mm x 4.25 mm x 2.00 mm
Carat Weight: approx. 48.35 ctw

SIDE STONES
Count and Type: 515 Emeralds, 231 Sapphires
Shape: round-cut
Dimensions: sapphire: 1.70 mm – 3.60 mm, emerald: 2.15 mm – 2.50 mm
Carat Weight: sapphire: 18.50 ctw, emerald: 25.75 ctw.
Treatment: heat-treated sapphires, filled emeralds

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist (DALDF).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.

Condition

- minor marks throughout
- at least three emeralds missing

Dimensions

- total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 9.05 ozt.

Item #

17DAL069-011