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Nita Ambani Debuts Maharani of Indore–Inspired Sautoir at London Pink Ball

The piece was crafted by Kantilal Chhotalal under her direction using gems from her personal collection.

Overview

  • Ambani wore the emerald-and-diamond necklace at the first Pink Ball at the British Museum in London, an event co-chaired by Isha Ambani.
  • The sautoir features a 70-carat Colombian emerald, two approximately 40-carat pear-shaped solitaires, a 40-carat round diamond described as of Nizami provenance, and two cushion-cut anchors.
  • Coverage describes a design that echoes Art Deco geometry in a deliberate homage to the Maharani of Indore’s famed necklace rather than a presentation of the original piece.
  • A jewellery influencer highlighted the two large pear-shaped diamonds as an exceptionally rare perfectly matched pair.
  • Reports differ on the maker of the Maharani’s 1930s sautoir, citing Chaumet or Mauboussin, and some early provenance details such as the 1913 purchase of the Indore Pears rely on limited or secondary sources.