Assouline publications has released a collector’s edition book which retraces four centuries of Indian history through the astounding jewelry collection of Sheikh Hamad-Beyond Extravagance: Treasures Of India.

latinum and diamond turban ornament with a 109.5 carat Sri Lankan coussin-cut sapphir, around 1920 ® Laziz

The Nizam of Hyderabad Ceremonial Sword in gold, diamonds, rubies and emeralds, around 1880 -1900 ® Laziz
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The ceremonial sword… stunning!
Beautiful jeweled cover