Satlada

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Satlada is a seven stringed pearl necklace of Indian origin. [1] It traditionally has 465 pearls embedded in it. It can also be set with emeralds, diamonds and rubies. [2] [3]

Made in Basra, Iraq for the Nizams of Hyderabad Satlada.jpg
Made in Basra, Iraq for the Nizams of Hyderabad

Some of the pearls are so large they look like small eggs, or outsized peas. [4] Formerly mainly used in royal families, it is today often chosen as wedding jewelry. [5] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The celebrity-approved guide to wearing a multi-layered necklace for your wedding". Vogue India. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  2. ↑ "Exhibitions at National Museum of India,New Delhi(India)". www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2007-10-11.
  3. ↑ "Nizam's jewels to dazzle Delhiites - Times of India". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Diamonds were the Nizam's best friend". TheGuardian.com . 27 August 2001.
  5. ↑ "6 Reasons Why The Satlada Haar Is A Must-have For Your Collection". www.weddingwire.in. Retrieved 2021-02-18.


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