Al Thani Collection: 5 Indian Jewels On Display From The Qatar Royal Family
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Treasures From A Priceless Collection
The royal Qatar family’s jewel collection, which contains over 270 precious gems from India, is currently on display in Beijing.
A ready reckoner of five interesting Indian jewels from the dazzling Al Thani collection:
(Information taken from The Al Thani Collection website - http://thealthanicollection.com)
A ready reckoner of five interesting Indian jewels from the dazzling Al Thani collection:
(Information taken from The Al Thani Collection website - http://thealthanicollection.com)
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The Maharani Of Patiala’s Choker
The choker of rubies, pearls and diamonds in platinum settings was made by Cartier in 1931. An opulent matching set was ordered by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala and this choker is the smallest surviving part of the set. The Maharaja reportedly ordered a number of jewels from Cartier and Boucheron, mainly for men, in 1925 and 1928 respectively, and later in 1931, he ordered some jewels for the women of the family.
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
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The Tiger Eye Turban Ornament
While the Cartiers were not really known for being diamond merchants, the cognac-coloured stone was discovered in 1913 and was sold by Cartier to Maharaja Ranjitsinhji of Nawanagar. His successor, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji, asked Cartier to set the unusually coloured ‘Tiger Eye’ in 1937. The jeweller created a turban piece with the use of baguette diamonds and platinum.
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
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Ring With Shah Jahan’s Spinel
The spinel ring with the engraving dates back to 1643. This spinel is engraved with the words ‘Sahib qiran-i thani’, which translates to Second Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction. The title was chosen by Shah Jahan himself with reference to his dynastic ancestor Timur, who called himself the Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction. It has been reported that the engraving on the spinel is also Shah Jahan’s personal seal.
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
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Peacock Aigrette
Paris-based jeweller Mellerio dits Meller made jewels for Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala. He had reportedly made jewels for the court and the aristocracy for many generations. One such ornament made is the vibrant peacock aigrette, made of gold, diamonds and enamel. The piece is visible in the portraits of the maharaja’s fifth wife, Rani Prem Kaur.
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
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Baroque Pearl Pendant
The pendant is a human form modelled around a baroque pearl, which is speculated to have come to India through trade. The setting looks to be kundan inspired and the composition seems inspired by 16th-century Italian prototypes. The remarkable pendant, which was made between 1575 and 1625, is a symbol of the Mughals’ interests in western art and comprises gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, glass, enamels and lac in addition to the pearl.
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
(Image: © The Al Thani Collection (http://thealthanicollection.com)
