Antique Jewellery
A piece of jewellery is considered “Antique” if it is over 100 years old. In general, antique jewellery is crafted with a superior level of craftsmanship from higher-quality materials, compared to modern pieces found on the market today. However, due to the relative scarcity and sheer age of jewellery by the time it can be classified as “antique”, the majority of antique jewellery is too valuable to be worn or at times even displayed....
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Classical Indian Painting
Classical Indian Paintings - an ode to the rich history of art in India - are divided into Rajput, Mughal, Deccani, Pahari and other schools, each having their signature stylisations. These paintings, across all the various schools display a strong connection with nature, people and early Indian culture and tradition. Although these pictures seen at a glance, are easily recognized as Indian in origin, they are a confluence of various cultures and...
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Classical Indian Sculpture
The ancient tradition of Indian sculpture has evolved from abstract figures in terracotta and stone in the Indus Valley civilisation (2nd and 3rd millenniums BCE) to the intricate human figures of the Maurian period (3rd century BCE). The emergence of several ruling dynasties over time, coupled with the upspring of religions like Buddhism and Jainism, clearly affected the art form and lent their unique aesthetics to its grammar, method and aesthe...
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Company Painting
‘Company painting’ is a broad term for a variety of hybrid styles that developed as a result of European (especially British) influence on Indian artists from the early 18th to the 19th centuries. It evolved as a way of providing paintings that would appeal to European patrons who found the purely indigenous styles not to their taste. As many of these patrons worked for the various East India companies, the painting style came to be associated wi...
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Contemporary Jewellery
Contemporary jewellery comprise necklaces, rings and bracelets and other pieces that are created in the present time versus jewellery that is considered antique or vintage that were created earlier, this category does not include contemporary jewellery pieces that are created under a signature label, those pieces are covered under the designer jewellery category....
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Designer Jewellery
Designer Jewellery by the following world renowned brands: Buccellati, Bulgari, Beaudry, Cartier, Doris Panos, Harry Winston, E. Caldwell, Mastoloni, Roberto Coin, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels, JAR, Graff, David Webb, Verdura, Boucheron, Chaumet, Suzanne Belperron, Boivin and Alexandre Reza, amongst others....
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Gandharan Sculpture
Gandhara art is unique fusion of styles that are typically seen in Buddhist sculpture of ancient times, between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE originating from the Gandhara region of the Indian subcontinent. The style has Greco-Roman influences, and flourished largely during the Kushan dynasty, this school of art evolved a distinct type of Buddha statues, and was also rich in relief sculptures depicting Buddhist legends....
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Gemstone
Precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewellery. In addition to their use as jewelry, gems were regarded by many civilizations as miraculous and endowed with mysterious powers. Different stones were endowed with different and sometimes overlapping attributes. Vestiges of such beliefs persist in the modern practice of wearing a birthstone....
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Handbags and Accessories
Designer handbags is a classic category which has proven itself over time. The Birkin and Kelly bags from the house of Hermes lead this category. The exquisite craftsmanship, high-quality materials, limited editions and brand history result in long wait lists for these products, and coupled with demand from growing number of collectors, they constantly increase in value. As a result, it is very normal to see both contemporary and vintage handbags...
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Orientalist Painting
Orientalist art refers to the works of mostly Western artists in the 19th century, who specialized in Oriental subjects, produced from their travels in the areas now known as the Near East, Middle East, and North Africa. As an art movement, Orientalist painting is generally treated as one of the many branches of 19th-century academic art.
Greatly influenced by artists’ direct experience of everyday life, Orientalist arts tapped into a growing...
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Rugs and Carpets
The earliest record of rugs date back to the Old Testament period and was mentioned in Homer; they were known to the ancient Chinese, the Egyptians, and the Greeks. While a variety of weavings are mentioned in ancient writings, the origin of handwoven Oriental rugs is uncertain. The earliest surviving piece, known as the Pazyryk carpet, dates back to about 400-500 B.C. Discovered in a burial site excavated in southern Siberia in 1947-49 and is no...
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Vintage Jewellery
A piece of jewellery is considered “vintage” if it is between 50 years old and 100 years old. Unlike antique jewellery, vintage pieces are often worn and displayed, as they are less likely to break. Vintage jewellery designs are also easier to incorporate into fashion-forward outfits to create unique statements—as vintage jewellery designs are relatively current, easily paring with today’s hottest trends while adding an extra flair to any outfit....
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