Collecting guide: traditional Indian jewellery

Fuelled by extraordinary natural resources and the bounty of ancient trade routes, traditional Indian jewellery is ‘known for its colour and intricate designs’, says specialist Behnaz Atighi Moghaddam

Left: an antique imperial spinel, pearl and emerald necklace. Right: a pair of gem-set enamelled gold bangles, probably Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, late 19th century, offered in Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets on 1 May 2025 at Christie's in London

Left: an antique imperial spinel, pearl and emerald necklace. Sold for $3,015,000 on 19 June 2019 at Christie’s in New York. Right: a pair of gem-set enamelled gold bangles, probably Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, late 19th century. 4 in (10.2 cm) diam.. Sold for £15,120 on 1 May 2025 at Christie’s in London

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