A Gem-Set Gold Pendant (Padakam)

A circular gold pendant (padakam) designed in the auspicious Navaratna style, featuring a central floral rosette and an inlaid crescent moon. The openwork design is densely set with an array of vibrant cabochon rubies, emeralds, blue sapphires, and hessonite garnets using the traditional kundan technique. The outer border consists of textured gold collets, and the piece is suspended from two top loops, terminating in a single, wire-wrapped teardrop emerald bead.