Jaipur is home to the famous 'minakari' (gold, enamel work) and ' Kundan ' work. Precious stones are easily available too. Thus Maharajas from all over India commissioned the Kasliwal family of Gem Palace, Jaipur to make jewellery and object d'art of gold and precious stones.

In 1947, when India became a republic and the Maharajas were required to pay taxes, they started selling off their precious collections. The Gem Palace, through the last 50 years started acquiring jewellery and precious objects made by their family through various generations for the rich and opulent Maharajas.

One such piece is a life size gold enameled parrot, inlaid with rubies and diamond. Also in the collection is a necklace studded with large size Golconda mine diamonds, a 32 piece gold and diamond chess set from the early 19th century, a 18th century solid gold plate and spoon studded with diamonds made for the Maharajas of Jaipur.

Currently, the Gem Palace is also creating contemporary designs using traditional Indian methods.
Some of these designs have been twice exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
Their pieces were, until recently, on display at the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum in Israel. The pieces displayed were a part of the large collection of diamond and precious stone jewellery offered at the Gem Palace. Needless to say, these designs and creations have been greatly appreciated by the diplomats and jet setters.