Ancient history never forgets the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal jewels which originated from the famed Mughal emperors Some of its finest examples are the Peacock Throne and 1 Noor Diamond. The Golden Age of Mughal all began during the supremacy of Shah Jahan. During this period, large and glaring jewels were used in the construction of phenomenal Indianan architectures which included the white marble of the widely acclaimed Taj Mahal. Moreover, the Taj Mahal Emerald is one of the loveliest jewels during the Mughal leadership. It is a hexagonal gem bearing an approximate weight of 141 carats. Similarly, some of its intricate designs are flower carvings that gained unprecedented popularity between 1630 and 1650 respectively.
The Art Deco Era had showcased the beauty and wonders of Taj Mahal jewels through a sultry neck ornament by Cartier, which was splendidly alluded to as the Cartier Collier Bérénice. It was used in a fashion exhibit known as the Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs at Industriels Modernes, in 1925. After a few years, it was auctioned by Christie’s in New York. In 2009, it was finally sold at $794,500, to Qatar Royal Al-Thani Collection of jewels and fashioned into a Cartier brooch
The priceless Taj Mahal jewels have been integrated with heart-shaped, table-cut diamonds, an incredible inscription with a famous name Shah Jahangir’s wife, Nur Jahan. Consequently, it was named as Nur Jahan Diamond. Among its distinctive features were the following: A genuine green Jadeite and gold. Also, it was made even more beautiful due to its glaring red gems with thirteen sparkling diamonds. This ravishing jewelry was artistically fashioned with original silk and was personally given by Shah Jahan to his loving wife who died while giving birth to their child.
This magnificent and beauteous Taj Mahal jewels like the above mentioned necklace was presented to Elizabeth Taylor on her 4th birthday by no other than but the dashing Richard Burton. A stunning replica which has been embellished by expensive rubies In 2011, it was auctioned after Taylor died. It was spearheaded by Christies and its estimated value was 8.8 million dollars. However, the said deal did not push through because of inadequate proofs that the luxurious item really belonged to its original owner. No matter what happens, the jewelries social and cultural prestige remain to be exceptional and unmatched through the years.
