A Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Topaz Cartier necklace from Paris dated 1928, is pictured during a photocall for the 'Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts' exhibition at the V&A museum, in central London, on October 6, 2009. In 1925, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala asked Cartier to re-set some of his jewels. Taking three years to complete, this remains the biggest commission the Parisian firm has ever received from a single client. The exhibition spans the period from the beginning of the 18th century to the mid-20th century, bringing together over 250 objects, many being lent from India�s royal collections for the first time. The exhibition will run from October 10 to January 17, 2010. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

A Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Topaz Cartier necklace from Paris dated 1928, is pictured during a photocall for the 'Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts' exhibition at the V&A museum, in central London, on October 6, 2009. In 1925, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala asked Cartier to re-set some of his jewels. Taking three years to complete, this remains the biggest commission the Parisian firm has ever received from a single client. The exhibition spans the period from the beginning of the 18th century to the mid-20th century, bringing together over 250 objects, many being lent from India�s royal collections for the first time. The exhibition will run from October 10 to January 17, 2010.

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  1. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: The Patiala necklace, reconsrtucted by Cartier in 1925 on show at the V&A Museum for the opening of the Maharaja Exhibition on October 6, 2009 in London, England. The V&A has brought 250 objects together belonging to the Maharajas from over 200 years of rule.
  2. A Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Topaz Cartier necklace from Paris dated 1928, is pictured during a photocall for the 'Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts' exhibition at the V&A museum, in central London, on October 6, 2009. In 1925, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala asked Cartier to re-set some of his jewels. Taking three years to complete, this remains the biggest commission the Parisian firm has ever received from a single client. The exhibition spans the period from the beginning of the 18th century to the mid-20th century, bringing together over 250 objects, many being lent from India�s royal collections for the first time. The exhibition will run from October 10 to January 17, 2010.
  3. A Belle Epoque diamond brooch made by Cartier in 1908 that is valued at between USD 80,000 - USD120,000 dollars is displayed during an auction preview in Beverly Hills on October 1, 2009. The brooch will be auctioned along with other rare jewelry at Christie's in New York on October 21.
  4. A Belle Epoque diamond brooch made by Cartier in 1908 that is valued at between USD 80,000 - USD 120,000 dollars is displayed during an auction preview in Beverly Hills on October 1, 2009. The brooch will be auctioned along with other rare jewelry at Christie's in New York on October 21.
  5. The president of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, poses during a photocall on September 7, 2009 in Deauville, northwestern France.
  6. Members of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award at the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French actress Aissa Maiga, French writer Nicolas Fargues, French actress Louise Monot, French actress Romane Bohringer, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, (president) and French singer and composer Raphael pose during a photocall on September 7, 2009 in Deauville, northwestern France.
  7. Members of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award at the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French actress Aissa Maiga, French writer Nicolas Fargues, French actress Louise Monot, French actress Romane Bohringer, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, (president) and French singer and composer Raphael pose during a photocall on September 7, 2009 in Deauville, northwestern France.
  8. Members of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award at the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French actress Aissa Maiga, French writer Nicolas Fargues, French actress Louise Monot, French actress Romane Bohringer, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, (president) and French singer and composer Raphael pose during a photocall on September 7, 2009 in Deauville, northwestern France.
  9. The president of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, poses during a photocall on September 7, 2009 in Deauville, northwestern France.
  10. Jury member of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French actress Romane Bohringer arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' directed by US Richard Linklater on September 6, 2009 in Deauville, northwestern France.
  11. Member of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French actress Louise Monot arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' on September 6, 2009, in Deauville, northwestern France.
  12. The president of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' on September 6, 2009, in Deauville, northwestern France.
  13. Member of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French writer Nicolas Fargues, arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' on September 6, 2009, in Deauville, northwestern France.
  14. The president of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' on September 6, 2009, in Deauville, northwestern France.
  15. Member of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French singer and composer Raphael, arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' on September 6, 2009, in Deauville, northwestern France.
  16. The president of the Jury of the Cartier Most Promising Newcomer Award of the 35th edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville, French screenwriter, actress and director Maiwenn, arrives for the screening of the movie 'Me and Orson Welles' on September 6, 2009, in Deauville, northwestern France.

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