Rekha ji was my inspiration when it came to temple jewellery – a Maha Lakshmi necklace, oversized jhumkas, and abundant mogras. That vision sparked an enduring fascination and is now every bride ...

Wagdy said there are a number of possibilities, including that the jewelry could be votive offerings given to the deities during a ritual. Or perhaps they were a donation to the temple treasury.

The ancient Bayon Temple formed a dramatic backdrop to celebrate the arrival of the Bvlgari Aeterna high jewellery collection.