Dr Céline Rose David | FROM MAHARAJAS TO PLACE VENDOME: India’s Influence on European Jewellery

Did you knowm that some of the most recognisable jewels in Paris began with a fascination for India?

From the treasuries of maharajas to the workshops of Europe’s great jewellery houses, we will talk about Indian craftsmanship, colour and fashion helped transform European jewellery as we know it today.

Join Dr Céline Rose David to explore a world of extraordinary commissions and important gemstones. Cartier takes a starring role: its fascination with Indian jewellery, within the wider European taste for Orientalism, inspired daring combinations of colour and form, including the celebrated style we now know as Tutti Frutti.

Join us on Friday, 4 December, to look beyond the celebrated names and discover the influences that shaped their most extraordinary jewels.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT | Friday, 4 December 2026 · 16:30

The Winter Salon | Hotel Des Indes, The Hague
Lecture in English