Jewels of Legacy: The People, Emotions and Histories Behind Four Iconic Indian Jewellery Houses
In India, jewellery is far more than adornment. A necklace can carry the strains of a wedding song, a grandmother’s quiet blessing, or the weight of family tradition. These intimate sentiments form the heart of Jewels of Legacy, Edstead’s new docu-series now streaming on JioHotstar. The show captures the memories, relationships and cultural threads that make jewellery an essential part of personal and collective identity.
Known for crafting emotionally rich, documentary-driven narratives, Edstead brings the same authenticity and visual sensitivity to the world of Indian jewellery. The project was developed in collaboration with jewellery expert Preeta Agarwal, who partnered with Edstead as a Brand Partnership Consultant.
A Series That Goes Beyond Surface Sparkle
Instead of focusing solely on design details or technical prowess, Jewels of Legacy examines the people and philosophies behind four iconic jewellery houses. It explores their generational wisdom, deep-rooted traditions, and the values that guide their craftsmanship. The result is a seamless blend of history, emotion and artistry that draws viewers into a deeply immersive world.
Four Icons. Four Journeys. One Shared Heritage.
• Kishandas & Co.
Custodians of Hyderabad’s royal jewellery traditions, celebrated for preserving regal craftsmanship and heirloom artistry.
• Mahesh Notandass Jewellers
A name synonymous with couture fine jewellery marked by balance, refinement and enduring elegance.
• VBJ Since 1900
A century-old heritage house rooted in temple-inspired design, authenticity and generations of trust.
• Abaran Timeless Jewellery
A family-driven legacy known for its purity, precision and seamless fusion of tradition with contemporary aesthetics.
Through vintage archives, family stories and the painstaking work of master karigars, the series reveals how these brands continue to define India’s deep and timeless connection to jewellery.
Reflecting on the vision behind the series, Shekhar Bhattacharjee, Founder of Edstead, says:
“Heritage and trust matter more than ever. Jewels of Legacy honours not just the beauty of jewellery, but the emotions, memories and cultural roots that give it significance. In India, jewellery has always been about belonging—about carrying a memory forward. Jewellery is an emotional inheritance.”