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  Ambaji Venkatesh Shinde Ambaji Venkatesh Shinde (22 December 1917 – 8 April 2003) was a legendary Indian-origin jewellery designer based in New York City. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest jewellery designers of the 20th century and was famously called the “Jewel behind the Jewel” by his long-time employer, the iconic American jeweller Harry Winston . He created some of the most exquisite and expensive diamond and gemstone jewellery pieces worn by royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and billionaires. Early Life and Background Born : 22 December 1917 in  Mapusa , a small town in Goa, India (then under Portuguese rule). He was the son of a  bangle maker  (his father made traditional Indian glass or metal bangles). The family was of modest means. As the only son, he was sent to Mumbai (Bombay) for better education and opportunities. He studied  fine arts  at the prestigious  Sir J.J. School of Art  in Mumbai, where he trained in painting ...