Showcasing over 270 pieces, the exhibition, presented against a stunning and ethereal backdrop in the Doge’s Palace, explores five centuries of the jewelled arts made in and inspired by the Indian subcontinent. Venice is the first city in Italy to host the renowned exhibition of Indian gems and jewels from The Al Thani Collection. The Venice exhibition is an incredible journey into the universe of Indian jewellery from the 16th century to the present day. Dazzling gems, precious stones and jewels brimming with centuries of history and legend, together with historic and contemporary creations take us on a journey through five centuries of sheer beauty and remarkable craftsmanship charting the glorious tradition of Indian jewellery: from the descendants of Genghis Khan and Tamerlane to the great Maharajas, whose lavish jewellery commissions in the 20th century produced stunning and innovative works from the European jewellery houses.