Priyanka Chopra's Rome Affair: The Price Of 200-Carat Bulgari Necklace Will Make Your Jaw Drop!
While the world had set its eyes on Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet, desi girl Priyanka Chopra was prepping to surprise her fans and followers.??Citadel actress Priyanka Chopra travelled to Rome, Italy to attend Bulgari’s 140th anniversary recently.
The occasion also served as the debut of the luxury brand's latest high-end jewelry collection, Aeterna. Joining her for the event were fellow brand ambassadors Shu Qi, Anne Hathaway, and Liu Yifei, who attended the anniversary gala dinner held at Terme di Diocleziano, also known as The Baths of Diocletian, recently opened to the public.
Priyanka Chopra’s Million-Dollar Look And The Jaw Dropping Price Of The Necklace!
Priyanka Chopra donned a stunning necklace from the new collection, hailed as one of Bulgari's most prized Serpenti necklaces – the Serpenti Aeterna necklace.
According to Vogue, this remarkable creation features approximately 140 carats of diamonds, each representing a year of Bulgari's esteemed legacy. The centerpiece of the Serpenti Aeterna is an exceptionally rough diamond exceeding 20 carats, meticulously crafted into seven pear-shaped drops, making it one of Bulgari's most valuable creations.?
The diamonds are intricately set within a sinuous, three-dimensional wave structure adorned with 698 baguette diamonds, totaling 61.81 carats. Completing this masterpiece required 2,800 hours of meticulous workmanship and is estimated to be valued at an astounding $43 million (Rs 357 crore approx).
The official website of Bulgari states,??
“A journey through Bulgari's 140-year legacy is born from a single rough stone totalling 200 carats…Beginning with a single block of wax, a senior artisan sculpted and moulded the necklace's 18 distinct elements before wielding a flame to delicately curve and imbue the composition with grace.”?
Priyanka Chopra complemented the iconic necklace with an off-shoulder Del Core ensemble in black and cream. Several reports also suggest that she opted for a bob cut hairdo to make the necklace visible in its entirety.?
In March This Year, Bulgari Inaugurated Its Store In Mumbai
Priyanka Chopra's most recent visit to India was in March, during Bulgari's Mumbai store inauguration alongside Reliance heiress Isha Ambani. For the occasion, the actress, who is set to appear in the film "Heads of State" alongside Idris Elba and John Cena, adorned herself with a rose gold necklace from Bulgari's Serpenti collection. Valued at a staggering $82,000 (approximately Rs 68 lakh), as reported by People magazine.
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Priyanka Chopra’s Association With Bulgari
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra became a global ambassador for Bulgari. She expressed, "There are many aspects of this iconic brand that resonate with me, but our shared appreciation for India and its beauty is what truly connected us... from the rare gemstones featured in Bulgari's creations to the aromatic flowers in their fragrances and beyond." Chopra eagerly anticipated a fruitful partnership and the opportunity to adorn herself with Bulgari's exquisite jewelry.
