Jewellery.

The European Jeweller bestows the least amount of work on the greatest amount of metal. Weight is his standard of excellence.—The Indian Jeweller gives to the least possible weight of metal the highest artistic value. The great variety of articles in the Punjab Courts furnish the best illustration of the universal use of silver ornaments by all ages, and all classes, in India.

The Bengal and Madras Courts give an excellent illustration of Filigrain work.

The quantity and quality of jewellery worn by women is a sure and safe criterion of the prosperity of the people. It is their Savings Bank.