The influence of Jewelry is visible throughout our history, as illustrated in our ancient scriptures or images of Gods and Goddesses that have been adorned with it over the centuries. The abundance of jewelry on the sculptures of the Gandhara and Gupta period epitomize this exquisite craft. Over the times Rulers have used jewels as statements of power and prestige. The most significant being the era of Mogul patronage which brought about a distinctive change in the style and art of jewelry makin
... more The influence of Jewelry is visible throughout our history, as illustrated in our ancient scriptures or images of Gods and Goddesses that have been adorned with it over the centuries. The abundance of jewelry on the sculptures of the Gandhara and Gupta period epitomize this exquisite craft. Over the times Rulers have used jewels as statements of power and prestige. The most significant being the era of Mogul patronage which brought about a distinctive change in the style and art of jewelry making.
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