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Jewels of the crown
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The exhibition of photographs on Vancleef, Arpels and Maubossin’s collection is on till May 31
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Fit for a queen Each piece of jewellery crafted by the Parisian jewellers has been done with care and precision
Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls set in gold, platinum and other noble metals showcased the grandeur of their owners and the aesthetics of the jewellers who crafted the jewellery.
An exhibition of photographs called ‘Indian Princes and Parisian jewellers’ is a tribute to the jewellers and their works of art for the erstwhile Indian sovereigns. Held at the art gallery of Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum, the exhibition was divided into two segments.
While the first half of the exhibition was dedicated to the works of Cartier, the second half of the exhibition, which is on till May 31, has photographs of the collections of Vancleef, Arpels and Maubossin.
The Cartier collection showcased the various styles of jewellery that were commissioned by the Indian kings of yesteryear.
The craftsmanship of these Parisian jewellers shone through as a photograph highlighted the pearl and diamond set, which made the former Maharani of Patiala a subject of envy.
Indian motifs
The second half of the exhibition concentrated on pieces of jewellery designed specifically for the Maharanis. Traditional Indian motifs have been used in these pieces of art. The former Indian sovereigns’ fascination and love for designer jewellery is evident by the series of photographs depicting priceless jewels such as necklaces, earrings, pendants and vanity cases. Each piece of jewellery has been crafted with care and precision so that they be fit for a queen.
The exhibition is open to public between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
HEMA SREEKUMAR
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