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...That Glitters This page, clockwise from top left: Oscar de la Renta satin and sequin clutch, $1,275 (at Bergdorf Goodman); Ralph Lauren Collection alligator clutch, $4,000 (at select Ralph Lauren stores); Gucci 18-karat gold bracelet, $5,400, and satin evening bag, $1,650 gucci.com) Valentino moccasin, $640 (at Valentino boutiques). Opposite page: Louis Vuitton cabochon Musette bag, $10,700 vuitton.com
...Palace, a gem wholesaler and retailer with specialized cutting and polishing workshops around town. The Kasliwals have parlayed a privileged relationship with the royal families of Rajasthan going back generations into an international following of wealthy jewelry junkies who go for Munnu's unusual pieces (a gold bird perched on a ring, pecking a dangling diamond briolette) and swear by Gem Palace's quality and old-fashioned cuts. The emporium in Jaipur has an Old World feel and all sorts of maharajah castoffs. For those who ask nicely, Munnu's nieces will show off the regalia...
...duck into a room where four men execute pieces in the traditional enamel and kundan technique, in which narrow ribbons of pure gold are wedged around the stone. "The gold is so pure the workers cannot touch it," Kasliwal says. He nods at a packet of uncut rubies. "Burmese, exceptional quality. They already have so much life," he says, valuing them at $1.5 million, and then he takes a call from the royal family of Qatar...
...Dress Dolce & Gabbana embroidered lace dress, $5,950 (dolcegabbana.it); James Robinson diamond pendant and bracelet; Bing Bang gold necklace and bangles. Opposite page: Dior by John Galliano organza dress, $21,620 (800-929-DIOR); In God We Trust gold necklace...
Shirt Alert Marc Jacobs shirt, $1,400, and shorts, $890 marcjacobs.com) James Robinson antique gold chain; Madame Fortuna by Allison Nowlin brass necklace; Melet Mercantile belt. Opposite page: Chloé organza blouse, $1,275, and skirt, $3,025 (212-717-8220); Bing Bang silver and rose gold necklace; James Robinson pendant and necklace. Both pages: YSL pumps, $495 ysl.com...