Indian royal families have been royally flaunting their massive wealth through their breathtaking forts, palaces and jewellery.
From Kashmiri Sapphires to Golconda diamonds, the Indian royals have seen and owned it all. Jewellery has long been an integral part of India's traditional and aesthetic identity, more so, among the rulers of the land.
Patiala ruby choker created by Cartier Paris in the year 1931, this Patiala ruby choker was a magnificent choker necklace made in platinum.
Maharaja Duleep Singh of Lahore, the last Maharaja of the Sikh empire is seen wearing a marvelous diamond serpech. It is basically an accessory that is made for the turban.
A 3-tiered diamond necklace consisting of an impressive 128 carat Star of the South diamond was worn by Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda.
The Patiala necklace owned by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala had the seventh largest diamond in the world adorned on it. This diamond was mined in South Africa in 1888.
Wearing a beautiful diamond crown and a 12-string Basra pearl necklace along with a bejeweled diamond belt, the Maharaja of Kapurthala always had an affinity for grand jewels.
Maharaja Shrimant Sir Ranjit Singhji Sahib Bahadur of Ratlam is also seen wearing a Kundan haar made of diamonds, pearls and gemstones, a pearl choker as well as earrings.