Gold and Pearl Rani Haar Necklace with Ruby and Diamond Stones and Matching Looped Pearl Earrings

Jewelry

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Gold and pearl necklace with ruby and diamond stones given to Mrs. Jessie Jordan by Her Highness Sheikha Badriah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.: Image of the gold and pearl necklace with ruby and diamond stones on a faux black felt neck. There are 5 pearl strands of thin strands Persian Gulf pearls connected by gold appliques with red gemstones and white diamonds. There is a pair of cord coming from the back clasp with two tassels. The necklace also has an accompanying matching pair of gulf pearl drop earrings sitting on top of the faux neck. There is a white notecard propped against the necklace block that reads "Badriah Al-Sabah, Tel No. 1, Salmiah."
Gold and pearl necklace with ruby and diamond stones given to Mrs. Jessie Jordan by Her Highness Sheikha Badriah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

Image of the gold and pearl necklace with ruby and diamond stones on a faux black felt neck. There are 5 pearl strands of thin strands Persian Gulf pearls connected by gold appliques with red gemstones and white diamonds. There is a pair of cord coming from the back clasp with two tassels. The necklace also has an accompanying matching pair of gulf pearl drop earrings sitting on top of the faux neck. There is a white notecard propped against the necklace block that reads "Badriah Al-Sabah, Tel No. 1, Salmiah."

Name/Title

Gold and Pearl Rani Haar Necklace with Ruby and Diamond Stones and Matching Looped Pearl Earrings

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000322

Description

Gold and pearl necklace with ruby and diamond stones. There are 5 pearl strands and the design is known as a Nizami Rani Haar neckalce, meaning "necklace of the queen" and is typically worn by brides. The necklace is made of thin strands Persian Gulf pearls connected by gold appliques and with a long cord down the back. The necklace also has an accompanying matching pair of gulf pearl drop earrings. Rani haar necklaces are typically worn by brides on their wedding day as a part of the Nizami jewelry set. Nizami jewelry refers to the extravagant and expensive jewelry style that flourished during the Nizam Era in Hyderabad, India, from 1724-1948.

Context

The necklace and matching earrings were was gifted to Mrs. Jessie Jordan from Her Highness Sheikha Badriah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the 10th ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from 1921-1950. Her Highness Sheikha Badriah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah was also the sister to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait from 2020-2023.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Middle East