Spanning 5000 years of Indian jewellery traditions, this book presents some of the most outstanding pieces ever crafted. Providing a spectacular visual
panorama over 500 colour plates, each item of jewellery is meticulously photographed to set off its every nuance. Accessing collections never documented before, the book features some of the most outstanding
examples of Indian jewellery from around the world.

Usha R Bala Krishnan Usha R Bala Krishnan is a jewellery historian, lecturer and fine arts consultant based in Mumbai. She is also the author of Jewels of the Nizams.

Bharath Ramamrutham Bharath Ramamrutham is internationally recognised as one of the foremost photographers in India of the built, human and natural environment.

Meera Sushil Kumar researches, writes, and lectures on jewellery.