The sheer size and magnificence of this piece is truly remarkable. Most sarpechs seen at auction or in the Indian jewellery market generally end halfway across the turban. To find a complete example that wraps itself most of the way around the entire turban is indeed rare.

The sarpech is set with antique tablet-cut diamonds, some of which have been identified as being Type IIA. This particular type of diamond is very rare and has a brightness often associated with diamonds from the Golconda region of India. It is quite likely that all the diamonds would have originated from the same source.

It is also set with a very impressive fringe of Colombian emeralds and intricate enamel work making it one of the more important collectibles of its kind.