diamond mounted in a turban ornament
Nice to see it again, we have made a website of the important diamond on the Royal Magazin – in 2006…. now on display at the Grand Palais Paris:
Les joyaux de la collection Al-Thani au Grand Palais
From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas -The exhibition repositions Indian jewellery traditions within the rich and complex cultures of the courts where they first originated, demonstrating how the profusion of stones and precious metals in the subcontinent led to the development of a sophisticated ornamental culture. Entering first in a Royal Treasury, visitors will find themselves surrounded by an exceptional group of dynastic gems, among which are the celebrated Agra, Idol’s Eye and Arcot II diamonds, all originating in India’s celebrated Golconda diamond mines. These are complimented by emeralds and spinels, some engraved with the names and titles of the rulers who owned them.
Shown through over two hundred and seventy exceptional pieces from The Al Thani Collection, together with major works on loan from
prestigious institutions and private collections.
Der Maharaja bestellte 1928 bei Cartier für sich ein eng am Hals liegendes Brillant-Halsband aus runden, umlaufenden Gliedern. In der Mitte sitzt jeweils ein großer, gelber Diamant, die sicher aus dem Besitz des Maharajas stammen. Diese Steine wurden später einmal entfernt und es dauerte für die Restauration acht Monate um entsprechenden Ersatz zu finden. Das rekonstruierte Collier ist 2014 in Paris im Grand Palais zu sehen, hier der Bericht als Video: