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Nizam of Hyderabad Jewelry: Post-Mughal Tradition

Nizam of Hyderabad Jewelry: Post-Mughal Tradition

The Nizams of Hyderabad assembled the world's most spectacular private jewelry collection — Golconda diamonds, matched pearl necklaces, and Mughal-tradition kundan pieces. Discover the post-Mughal tradition of the world's richest...

Nizam of Hyderabad Jewelry: Post-Mughal Tradition

The Nizams of Hyderabad assembled the world's most spectacular private jewelry collection — Golconda diamonds, matched pearl necklaces, and Mughal-tradition kundan pieces. Discover the post-Mughal tradition of the world's richest...

Maharaja Jewelry Traditions: Post-Mughal Princely

Maharaja Jewelry Traditions: Post-Mughal Princely

The maharajas of India kept the Mughal jewelry tradition alive — from Rajput warrior sarpechs and Baroda's pearl necklaces to the transformative Cartier partnership that created Art Deco masterpieces. Discover...

Maharaja Jewelry Traditions: Post-Mughal Princely

The maharajas of India kept the Mughal jewelry tradition alive — from Rajput warrior sarpechs and Baroda's pearl necklaces to the transformative Cartier partnership that created Art Deco masterpieces. Discover...

Indian Royal Jewelry at Christie's: Auction History

Indian Royal Jewelry at Christie's: Auction His...

Christie's has created landmark moments in the Indian royal jewelry market — from the $7.1M Baroda Pearl Necklace and Nizam's diamonds to Mughal carved emeralds and Cartier-India Art Deco masterpieces....

Indian Royal Jewelry at Christie's: Auction His...

Christie's has created landmark moments in the Indian royal jewelry market — from the $7.1M Baroda Pearl Necklace and Nizam's diamonds to Mughal carved emeralds and Cartier-India Art Deco masterpieces....

Cartier & Indian Royalty: Art Deco Collaboration

Cartier & Indian Royalty: Art Deco Collaboration

The Cartier-India collaboration of the 1920s-30s produced the most extraordinary jewelry of the Art Deco era — from the 2,930-diamond Patiala Necklace to the Tutti Frutti style. Discover when maharaja...

Cartier & Indian Royalty: Art Deco Collaboration

The Cartier-India collaboration of the 1920s-30s produced the most extraordinary jewelry of the Art Deco era — from the 2,930-diamond Patiala Necklace to the Tutti Frutti style. Discover when maharaja...

Mughal Gemstone Legacy: Global Jewelry Influence

Mughal Gemstone Legacy: Global Jewelry Influence

The Mughal Empire's gemstone culture transformed global jewelry — driving the Colombian emerald trade, inspiring Cartier's Tutti Frutti style, and establishing healing traditions that crystal practitioners honor today. Discover the...

Mughal Gemstone Legacy: Global Jewelry Influence

The Mughal Empire's gemstone culture transformed global jewelry — driving the Colombian emerald trade, inspiring Cartier's Tutti Frutti style, and establishing healing traditions that crystal practitioners honor today. Discover the...

Mughal Jewelry Replicas: Modern Reproduction Guide

Mughal Jewelry Replicas: Modern Reproduction Guide

Modern Mughal jewelry reproductions range from Jaipur master craftsmen using authentic kundan techniques to museum replicas and contemporary designers. Discover how to find pieces that genuinely connect to the Mughal...

Mughal Jewelry Replicas: Modern Reproduction Guide

Modern Mughal jewelry reproductions range from Jaipur master craftsmen using authentic kundan techniques to museum replicas and contemporary designers. Discover how to find pieces that genuinely connect to the Mughal...