Jewelry Fashion of India's Royal Family
New Delhi - At Bharany's, a family-run jewelry company in New Delhi's upscale Sunder Nagar neighborhood, a client came in recently with a 70-year-old turban pin— typically worn by a groom on his wedding day—studded with white sapphires and small emeralds....(more)
"A19th-century rakodi, or hair ornament, from southern India. The larger piece measures about eight centimeters across; the smaller one, about five. They were fixed on a bun on the top or side of the head, or pinned directly to the hair."
A 19th-century kalgi, or turban ornament, from northern India. This traditional piece, set with diamonds and emeralds, has been adapted to be worn as a pendant.
A padakam (pendant) was joined with a thali (a traditional wedding necklace given as a gift to the bride by the groom) to make this choker. Its design was inspired by southern Indian temple architecture.
One of a pair of textured gold earrings with rubies and emeralds inspired by a design of the Mughal era...via:onlive.owjs
