Big diamonds and the illustrious Ambani family go hand in hand. One cannot expect any less from the charming, bauble-clad clan of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, worth $121 billion. Still, the youngest scion, Anant Ambani, who finally tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Radhika Merchant after a slew of extravagant celebrations not only in India but also around the Mediterranean (in a four-day cruise celebration), hit the ball out of the park with his ensemble on D-Day.
What stood out from his very kingly attire was a piece of jewelry, a traditional ornament called a ‘kalgi’ used to decorate the turban. Anant, an avid animal lover, has displayed a penchant for exclusive timepieces and exceptional brooches. The brooch he sported featured one of the biggest diamonds as a centerpiece, a true testament to his status. It was a mammoth, flawless diamond over 100 carats in weight, worn in a style akin to ancient Indian maharajas. Moreover, it was enveloped in smaller solitaires and diamonds in a stunning floral arrangement.
To become the star ornament in a room with women like Mrs. Nita Ambani known for her dazzling diamonds and emeralds is no small feat. The Reliance Industries matriarch flaunted a $7.5 million emerald necklace at her son’s pre-wedding festivities, and owns a similar ornament, worth $25 million that once belonged to a Mughal emperor. She styled the head ornament as an armlet at an event.
However, it was Anant’s ethereal wedding look that validated the statement that the Ambanis are the uncrowned kings of India. To put things into perspective, in 2020, a similarly sized, 102.39-carat oval-shaped D flawless diamond sold for an astounding $15.7 million. There is no doubt that Anant Ambani, a man who sports a one-off Richard Mille worth $1.2 million and even an off-catalog Patek Philippe covered with diamonds and emeralds, wouldn’t bat an eyelid before spending multi-millions for this revered piece. After exhibiting exceptional sartorial taste, an incredible collection of watches and the most jaw-dropping jewels, he sure saved the best for last.
