Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, CEO of the Qatari holding company Qipco, has amassed a dazzling collection that spans the 17th-century Mughal Empire to 21st-century Cartier.
This month, the Hamad Al Thani (biography) collection goes on view at New York’s Metropolitan Museum, and in an exclusive interview, the Qatari sheikh explains the many facets of his passion for precious gems. Read more