Our Heritage pieces are truly one-of-a-kind treasures, each one carefully curated for its exceptional craftsmanship, provenance, and character. These pieces are selected with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring they embody the timeless elegance and cultural richness that define our collection. Because every Heritage item is unique, only a single piece is available, making each acquisition a rare and meaningful addition to any collection.
Each Heritage item is entirely handcrafted using centuries-old techniques that are deeply rooted in India’s rich jewellery traditions. Every piece is thoroughly inspected and expertly fitted by us to ensure it meets the standards of contemporary wear. Together with the client, we review whether any custom adjustments are desired, ensuring the piece aligns perfectly with modern comfort while preserving its historical integrity.
Heritage pieces are delicate and need to be handled with care. Please store your jewellery in the supplied pouches and cases, to prevent them from scratching.
Please avoid contact with water, perfume, other liquids or strong substances.
When not worn, we strongly advise jewellery from our Collections to be stored in the supplied pouch and cases. With the exception of enamelled surfaces, your jewellery can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and soft jewellery polishing cloth. Avoid any soap
Items featuring waxed cotton cord should be kept away from water and other strong substances.
In our workshop we have a team of specialists who are experts in any restauration, restringing, stone setting or restauration challenge. Please contact concierge@vangelderjewellery.com for a consultation
North India, Lahore, turn of 18th/19th century
Gold Choti or Chunti, consisting of one large and three smaller dome-shaped ornaments, kundan set with flat-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies, decorated with strings of pearls.
Choti is a hair ornament which is suspended from the end of a woman’s braid. It sometimes consists of silk or cotton thread, with which the hair is tied.
Literature
exhibited at “A Kaleidoscope of Colours”, Indian Mughal Jewels from the 18th and 19th centuries
8-5-1997 ~ 17-8-1997 Provinviaal Diamant museum Antwerpen, Belgie
Exhibit no 01 Exhibition Cataloque p. 52.
Oppi Untracht, “Traditional jewelry of India” p.217, ill 425
