A pair of ruby, emerald and diamond set gold earrings by repute formerly in the collection of Maharani Jindan Kaur (1817-63) ), wife of Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780-1839, Punjab, North India, first half 19th century, the central element formed of a flower bud and three leaves, set with diamonds to one side and with rubies and emerald to the other, the sides with red and white enamel, with seed pearl and emerald bead suspensions below, each 5cm. long including suspension hook, the weight 13 grams (2) Provenance: Private collection, acquired by the vendor from the family of reknown London jeweller John Brogden (1820-1884) and by repute formerly in the collection of Maharani Jindan Kaur (1817-63). John Brogden was one of the best known and most prolific of Victorian manufacturing jewellers during the second half of the 19th Century although his family had been in the trade since the early 18th century. He exhibited successfully at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London’s Crystal Palace showcasing a range of jewellery designs including archaeological revival style pieces inspired by the recently discovered ruins of the ancient city of Nineveh. Further acclaim was granted them at the 1855 Exhibition Universelle in Paris where the company won a gold medal, details of which were duly added to the silk linings of their jewellery cases. Brogden was awarded the Légion d’Honneur for “Goldsmiths’ work and jewellery in exquisite taste” as well as the gold medal of L’Academie Nationale, Paris. Examples of his Assyrian, Egyptian and Renaissance revival jewellery can be seen in both the Victoria and Albert Museum and The British Museum amongst others. During 1880 Brogden moved the firm and manufacturing capability to new premises at 6, Grand Hotel Buildings in Charing-Cross and he was granted a Royal Warrant from H.R.H. Prince Leopold, son of Queen Victoria, which he proudly added to the company information stamped on the silk linings of his jewellery boxes. Please refer to department for condition report