Maharaja Buttons

Six Maharaja’s vest buttons in rock crystal enameled with yellow gold. Each button is centered with a rosecut diamond.

• India. From 1900-1920
• Diameter : 2.3 cm
• Total gross weight : 31.42 g
• Cracks restored on a button
• Festive and ceremonial outfits worn by men in the subcontinent can be very elaborate. The buttons we present here at Diamantiques are an excellent example of this. They were intended to fit into the buttonholes of a man’s waistcoat. The pieces that make up a man’s suit are the sherwani – a long tailored jacket, the kurta – worn over the sherwani, a churidar, dhoti or shalwar as the pants. The garments are composed of rich fabrics like brocades, silks and jaquards with rich embroidery and trimmings.