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    In Pics: Princess Anisha Rosnah wore this Arab designer for her Royal Wedding

    Lifeby Ruman Baig2 hours ago In a grand 10-day celebration, Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei married Anisha Rosnah.The newest member of Brunei’s royal family, Princess Anisha Rosnah binti Adam, stole the show with her irridescent-yet-modest outfits that defined the essence of regality.The highlight of the 10-day festivities, spanning from January 7 to January 16, 2024, was undoubtedly Princess Anisha’s wedding reception attire. She chose a stunning gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad, featuring long sleeves, embroidered floral motifs, crystal detailing, and a cascading veil. The ivory dress, paired with a tiara and matching clutch, exuded sophistication.In terms of accessories, the Royal Princess of Brunei was drenched in diamonds.  From an exquisite necklace and multiple rings to a show-stopping tiara which was the pièce de résistance of the whole look.For the wedding ceremony, Princess Anisha for Dior – a royal favorite. The choice of Dior, synonymous with regal weddings, underlined the princess’s impeccable taste in fashion.Born in 1994 and the granddaughter of Pehin Dato Isa, special advisor to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Princess Anisha’s journey into royalty began with her engagement to Brunei’s most eligible bachelor, Prince Mateen.Anisha, a graduate of the University of Bath, delved into entrepreneurship, establishing her fashion brand, Silk Collective, specializing in silk garments – a material intricately woven into Bruneian traditional wear. Her entrepreneurial spirit also extended to co-founding Authentirary, an experiential tourism company.As she assumes her role as a royal, we eagerly anticipate witnessing more of her fashion choices at future royal events and engagements, adding a new chapter to Brunei’s rich tapestry of regal splendor.All the stunning images from Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Roshnah’s wedding festivities:– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram @zuhairmuradofficial and @germanlarkin  More

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    Sotheby’s makes history in Dubai with a rare $21 million estimated pink diamond

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    by Sarah Joseph
    3 hours ago

    It’s not every day that you come across a rare 11-carat pink diamond.
    One of the leading auction houses, Sotheby’s is here to change that with the second largest internally flawless that’s all set to be unveiled at the Dubai Diamond Exchange tour in Dubai.
    The “Williamson Pink Star” comes as a cushion-shaped stone and is named after its record-breaking predecessor, which was presented as a gift to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1947. The 59.6 carat oval mixed-cut diamond was sold for a$71.2 million in April 2017 at a Sotheby’s exhibition achieving the title of the world auction record of any diamond, gemstone of jewel until today.

    “The discovery of gem-quality pink diamond of any size is an extremely rare occurrence,” said Chairman of Jewellery and Watches at Sotheby’s Asia, Wenhao Yu. “Driven by a limited supply and rising demand, prices for top-quality large pink diamonds over 5 carats have increased exponentially.”
    After delving into its rarity, the experts concluded that only five percent of diamonds are coloured, out of which only three percent are pink, thereby making this one of the most prestigious displays to take place.

    By making its rounds around the world, this diamond will next be displayed in Singapore, Taipei and lastly Hong Kong in a standalone auction on October 5, 2022.
    If you want to witness it in person, this diamond is on display for the public in The Monogram Room at the Four Seasons in DIFC. Visit sothebys.com to book a viewing.
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