Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's youngest son Anant Ambani, on July 12, tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Radhika Merchant in what is being called the world's most expensive wedding. The wedding that took place in Mumbai on July 12 was preceded by elaborate pre-wedding celebrations. Now, a photo from one of these celebrations is going viral where Radhika Merchant can be seen embodying timeless elegance.
At her sangeet function, Radhika Merchant wore a golden lehenga designed by Manish Malhotra. Still, all eyes in the viral photos were fixated on the rare and exquisite jewelry set that she paired her outfit with. For her sangeet function, Radhika Merchant wore a jewelry set made with natural Burma rubies by Heeramaneck & Son.
Made with precious natural Burmese rubies, what makes this set special is its origin story. Reports state that Burmese rubies are world-renowned for their deep crimson colouring and exceptional clarity stemming from their distinctive geological origins.
These rubies are found in the Mogok valley in Northern Burma and Mong-Hsu in eastern Mandalay. Historically, Burmese rubies are considered a symbol of wealth, power, and protection. This is one of the reasons this heirloom-worthy jewelry is so highly-priced in the market with its prices appreciating over time. The exact price of the necklace owned by Radhika Merchant in unknown.
The shiny rubies complemented Radhika Merchant's traditional attire seamlessly and made the bride shine on one of her life's most important events.
What made Radhika Merchant donning the jewelry extra special was its connection to her mother-in-law Nita Ambani. Viral photos indicate that the Burmese Ruby set that Radhika Merchant wore for her sangeet ceremony was first worn by Nita Ambani during her daughter Isha Ambani's sangeet in 2018.
This gesture not only accentuates the strong bond that Radhika Merchant and Nita Ambani share but also shows the timeless magnificence and versatility of the jewelry pieces.
