This book is a view of one of the most prestigious private collections of jewellery from the Maharajas. As well as the splendour of the jewellery the book presents a diverse cultural portrait through the examination of the luxury goods produced on, and for, the Indian subcontinent from the sixteenth century to the present. Unlike the West where women were the predominant wearers of jewellery it was the male rulers of India who wore and commissioned the extravagant bracelets, rings, earrings and turban pins. The book presents a dazzling treasure trove of sumptuous and skilfully made objects.