Nita Ambani, the crown jewel of Reliance Industries, has often stunned fashion enthusiasts with her effortlessly luxe looks. Wearing jewels worth crores, they sometimes come close to the GDP of some countries. With a personal collection of Mughal-era gems, she is known for her signature impeccable taste and regal indulgences.
The royalty of India themselves, the Ambanis, have often showcased looks that have shone brighter than the paparazzi lights on the red carpet. At the epitome of extravagance, Nita Ambani has been spotted wearing exceptionally handcrafted gems set in precious metals. Biggest-brightest-boldest – are often the adjectives used to describe her jewel collection.
Rs 500 crore emerald necklace
Flaunting her diamond and emerald necklace, Nita Ambani wore it at her son’s, Anant, pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar. As per reports, her necklace is worth nearly Rs 500 crore and took nearly 3 years to make. With two humongous emeralds as the centrepiece, each of the precious stones weighs more than 860 carats. The neckpiece also features the stones in their uncut form, with 52-carat diamonds adding flair to the Mughal-era statement piece.
Rs 200 crore parrot pendant
Spotted in Washington, Nita Ambani stood alongside world leaders in Washington with a vintage 200-year-old pendant resting on her neck. Crafted using the timeless gold kundan technique, it inlays the precious gemstones without an adhesive. A method peculiar to Southern India, the necklace was rumoured to be worth Rs 200 crore, studded in rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and pearls.
Rs 200 crore Shah Jahan’s jewel
Being practically royalty herself, who better to wear Shah Jahan’s bajuband (armband) than Nita Ambani? One of the most significant pieces from her collection, this is made using the rare Pachchikam technique, embedding rubies, diamonds, and spinels onto a gold base. It features two independent uncut rubies and more than 30 individual rock diamonds.
‘Zillion-dollar’ necklace
Nita Ambani recently stunned fans at The Ba***ds of Bollywood premiere with an exquisite diamond neckpiece. Social media was abuzz as they guessed the price of the diamond-studded which was nothing short of art. While some speculated the price to be as high as a billion dollars, Nita Ambani paired it with a heart-shaped diamond ring. The diamond and paraiba tourmaline necklace was refreshing change from her usual looks.
Mirror of Paradise ring
One of the most luxurious rings to exist, Nita Ambani’s ‘Mirror of Paradise’ ring exudes her impeccable taste. Featuring a singular, rare diamond, the cut and clarity are a testament to the epitome of craftsmanship. The 52-carat Golconda diamond ring belongs to the ‘Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence’ collection. Reportedly worth £5 million, it was part of Christie’s historic auction.
