India, Jewellery that enchanted the World

Published to accompany a major exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin organized by the Indo-Russian Jewellery Foundation, this lavishly illustrated catalogue explores the rich, distinctive, and unique heritage of Indian jewelry; the boldness of South Indian ornaments; the refinement of the Mughal period; the dazzling jewels of the post-Mughal maharajas; the cross-cultural influences between Europe and India in the early 20th century; and the creations of leading contemporary designers whose jewels display the enduring beauty of Indian design and craftsmanship.