RUBY AND DIAMOND DRESS-SET, BHAGAT

Established almost a century ago, Bhagat of Mumbai, is now run by the fourth generation of the family firm. Currently lead by Viren, the jewels' designer, and his two brothers, Bharat and Rajan. Bhagat designs draw equally from a traditional Indian aesthetic, including emblems such as lotus flowers, turban ornaments and architectural motifs; together with elements of the Western Belle Époque and Art Déco periods. Most creations are one of a kind and reflect the family's philosophy of understated elegance.