Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels (Deluxe Edition)

This very special limited edition of 600 copies has been designed like a jewel box for one of the most precious books Assouline has ever published, Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels, a volume exploring the unique tradition of Indian jewelry, based on the magnificent Al Thani private collection. The brocade for the hardcover is handwoven in India from indigo-colored silk and gold metallic threads. The clamshell case is covered and lined with velvet and has a magnetic closure. Edited by Dr. Amin Jaffer, Christie’s International Director of Asian Art, with essays by world-renowned jewelry specialists and scholars, this spectacular book presents a journey through the history of Indian jeweled objects. The publication will be launched internationally: New York (November 4 at the Frick Collection), London (November 12, Victoria and Albert Museum), and Paris (November 25). Beyond Extravagance will awaken a new understanding of the diverse tradition of Indian jewelry