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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...

Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring: History

Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring: History

Princess Diana's 12-carat Ceylon sapphire engagement ring — chosen from a Garrard catalog in 1981 — became the world's most famous piece of jewelry. Discover its history from Diana's finger...

Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring: History

Princess Diana's 12-carat Ceylon sapphire engagement ring — chosen from a Garrard catalog in 1981 — became the world's most famous piece of jewelry. Discover its history from Diana's finger...

Queen Elizabeth II Jewelry Collection: Complete Guide

Queen Elizabeth II Jewelry Collection: Complete...

Queen Elizabeth II assembled one of the world's most extraordinary personal jewelry collections over her 70-year reign — from the Girls of Great Britain Tiara to Cullinan III and IV...

Queen Elizabeth II Jewelry Collection: Complete...

Queen Elizabeth II assembled one of the world's most extraordinary personal jewelry collections over her 70-year reign — from the Girls of Great Britain Tiara to Cullinan III and IV...