The Patiala Necklace

Jewelry has been used by men and women alike for centuries. Right from the beads and sea shells or pre historic age to the platinum and gold jewelries of today, fascination for jewelry remains undiminished. The one piece of jewelry that has been most sought after since the colonial rule of India is the Patiala Necklace. The Indian kings spent a very lavish life and their extravagant lifestyle is no better expressed than in this necklace. The necklace covered the entire chest of the king of Patiala in Punjab. It is studded with precious stones and wrapped in gold. The English smuggled this exquisite piece of creation into England where it is on display in some museum.