Exploring the time-honoured tradition of fine jewelry and art objects in India, the second edition of Assouline's Beyond Extravagance illustrates the exceptional Al Thani Collection of the most important royal Indian jewels spanning centuries. It features the Maharaja of Patiala's glistening ruby and pearl choker crafted by Cartier to jewels dating all the way back to the Mughal Empire in two silk-bound hardcover books.