Munnu Kasliwal, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 07-Jul-1958
Place of Birth: Jaipur, India
Date of Death: 23-Aug-2012
Profession: jeweller, jewellery designer
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Munnu Kasliwal
- Munnu Kasliwal was a jewelry maker and late owner of the Gem Palace in Jaipur.
- "Gem Palace" is lavish emporium, primarily containing intricate jewelry pieces.
- His family served as the crown jewelers to country's Maharaja since the mid-18th century.
- Kasliwal was born on 7 July 1958 in Jaipur, India.
- Although not widely known such as Bulgari or Cartier, Kasliwal created jewelry for many celebrities including Nicole Kidman and Diana, Princess of Wales in 1992.
- Kasliwal came from a long lineage of jewel craftsman and used traditional Indian and techniques.
- He was inspired by the Mughal Empire, said to be his "Hallmark of Style".
- Kasliwal attended Xavier's Secondary School.
- He then attended the University of Rajasthan where he pursued a degree in Business Management. According to Muriel Brandolini, "Gem Palace was like the den of Ali Baba, and you could never leave with empty hands".
- Munnu's collections included rubies, opals, gold links, and many colored diamonds.
- But what made Kasliwal stand out from the others was his pursuit to obtain precious jewels and intricate pieces from all over the world.
- For Kasliwal, inspiration was all around him.
- India's very rich history brought upon all of the beautiful pieces that Gem Palace offered.
- Vibrant colors and regal pieces were draped on the countries wealthiest.
- As he received more press many would stop at the Gem Palace just to spend the day marveling at his collections.
- Kasliwal was impressive.
- Kasliwal used intricate enamel work called kundan.
- Kundan showed the mastery Kasliwal had achieved.
- He learned from a young age to be intrigues by precious things.
- Instead of being mainstream, Kasliwal did the opposite hence why he was considered a secret until one found out about him and his various collections.
- Kasliwal did the most he could to obtain precious gems to work with for his pieces.
- He once rode through the mines of Golconda accompanied by winding roads to acquire a rare stone. In 2001 Kasliwal created a collection for Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- and showcased intricate pieces resembling those seen during the Mughal Empire.
- Five separate collections were created, inspired from the likes of the Greek and Roman Empires. Kasliwal died on 12 August 2012 from brain cancer.
- The operations and ownership of the emporium was passed along to Siddharth Kasliwal.In April 2014 Exhibition "India - Jewels that Enchanted the World" in Moscow Kremlin Museum was dedicated by its organizers - the World Diamond Museum and State Museums of Moscow Kremlin to the memory of Munnu Kasliwal.
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