The Mysore Collection

Jewelry of Mysore Maharaja

First Online: August 15, 1997
Page Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Introduction

My eyes feasted, hands trembled and my heart was overwhelmed with a sense of history as we ran through the jewelry of the former kings of Mysore (Wodeyars). There were precious stones, pearls, emeralds, diamonds and golden jewelry. There were even footwear made with pure gold. Necklaces, pendants, broaches.... each one a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Some were worn by the royal family members when they posed for Raja Ravi Varma's portraits.... Here are a few digitally scanned pictures in memory of the glorious era that has gone by.

-- K.L. Kamat

 

 

Golden Waist Belt
Carving on the golden waist belt

Precious Stones of a Necklace
Precious stones of a Necklace

Necklace
Pearl necklace with a decorative pendant

 

Pendant
Pendant studded with emeralds and stones

Golden Oil Lamps (<i>diyas</i>)
Golden Oil Lamps


Necklace
Necklace with gold pleated chain

Golden Footwear
Golden footwear

Coins and Golden Chain
Golden chain with gold coins

Other Royal Families of India

See Also:

Mysore Collection
Mysore Collection

Pictures!
Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar 1794-1868Bulls at a Procession The Illuminated Mysore PalaceKrishnaraja Wodeyar IV <br>(1902-1940)
Man Fondles Two Women on a Swing<br>Mysore Traditional PaintingMysore MaharajaChamaraja Wodeyar (1863-94)Entrance to City Palace, Mysore
Brindavan Gardens. MysoreJewelry of Mysore MaharajaThe Mysore Dasara ProcessionDasara -- painting on the walls of Mysore palace
Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (1902-1940).Noblemen of Mysore

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The Mysore Collection Jewelry of the Mysore Maharaja