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    All of bride Radhika Merchant’s couture & jewellery looks from the festivities

    Life by Ruman Baig 2 mins ago All eyes were on Radhika Merchant this weekend, the soon-to-be bride of Anant Ambani. Her looks from the pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, Gujarat, seamlessly blended international couture with the rich heritage of Indian designers. With each outfit, Radhika paints a picture of modern sophistication intertwined with cultural reverence. From a custom Versace gown reminiscent of New York’s architectural marvels to a vibrant Ashish Gupta fringe dress paying homage to disco culture, Radhika’s wardrobe is a celebration of diverse influences. Her Manish Malhotra lehenga, featuring a contemporary twist with a corset-inspired choli and corded cape, exemplifies her embrace of tradition with a modern flair. But it’s not just the attire that steals the spotlight; Radhika’s adornments are equally mesmerizing. Bedecked in stunning diamond jewels, including haathphools, a statement necklace, earrings, and a maang teeka, she radiates elegance and grace, perfectly complementing her ensembles. One standout moment was Radhika’s ‘hastakshar ceremony’ look, where she donned a bespoke Tarun Tahiliani lehenga ensemble. Adorned with hand-painted miniature artistry and kasheedakari craftsmanship, the outfit epitomized the theme of Heritage Indian, exuding timeless beauty and cultural richness. Take a look at Radhika Merchant in all her opulent glory: – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Instagram @shereenlovebug More

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    Ambani pre-wedding festivities: From Rihanna to Deepika Padukone, who all were there?

    Life by Ruman Baig 5 mins ago Jamnagar, India was the most searched place in the world this weekend, as Asia’s richest family a.k.a the Ambani clan hosted wedding festivities for their youngest son, Anant Ambani. Anand is marrying Rashika Merchant in July 2024, but the pre-wedding festivities were held in March. The who’s who of the world descended in Jamnagar for their 3-day long grand affair. From Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg to Ivanka Trump and Karl Kloss – it was a spectacle to behold. On the first night, the celebrity crowd was entertained with Private Rihanna concert. The Grammy-winning singer did a set of 19 song set for the guests presents to attend the Ambani pre-wedding festivities. Besides global dignitaries, every prominent name from the world of Bollywood marked occasion with their presence. Whether it was Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt or Shahrukh Khan, all the major names from the industry arrived in style. The 3-day itinerary was packed with private concerts, lavish day soirees and private safaris across the natural habitat. Let’s talk about the fashion, because all the stops were pulled. The ladies from the Ambani family were seen in custom-made couture ensembles from brands like Valentino, Schiaparelli, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Off the rack, who is she? Bride Radhika Merchant wore a custom-made Versace gown for the night, resembling the iconic Blake Lively Versace look she wore during the 2022 Met Gala, when she was the co-chair. The diamonds on Radhika could be the sum of a small country’s entire GDP, talk about opulence. Kardashian-Jenner favourite Jeff Leatham was flown down from Hollywood to do the flowers at the venue and the final results were as dreamy as you can expect. The scale of the entire event was so big that the domestic airport of Jamnagar was given International status for the pre-wedding festivities. While the festivities are still ongoing, take a look at all the celebrities present to celebrate Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant for the grand festivities before their actual nuptials. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram More

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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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    The world’s largest flawless diamond has been unveiled in Dubai

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    by Sarah Joseph
    3 hours ago

    As a city of opulence, Dubai never fails to impress. In the emirate’s latest landmark unveiling, the largest flawless diamond has been revealed to the world.
    Known as the Golden Canary, the highly sought-after 303-carat pear-shaped diamond was presented in Dubai before it undergoes a worldwide tour in Sotheby’s galleries.
    From Geneva to Taipei, this sophisticated work of art will later be seen at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on December 7, 2022.
    Se to auction for an estimated price of $15 million, this innate diamond makes 0.006 per cent of all the yellow diamonds mined globally, making it extremely rare and valuable in the industry.

    “We are excited to continue to celebrate the UAE as the ultimate destination for loves of luxury, with the global unveiling of a gemstone of such extraordinary calibre alongside a selling exhibition curated by our team here on the ground,” said the Head of Sotheby’s UAE, Katia Nounou.
    This rare find exhibits pristine clarity with its bright hue, making it the largest flawless or internally flawless diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
    After first being spotted in the 1980s in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this sophisticated jewel has come a long way, since it became a news sensation and was later presented at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.

    Eventually, to maximise its depth of colour, the decision was made to recut the diamond to reveal its bright hue, improve its shape and design. The changes were made with state-of-the-art advanced technology and other computer modelling systems.
    For those interested in witnessing this rare byproduct of nature, Sotheby’s DIFC will present it today for its audience to see face-to-face.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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