All about Priyanka Chopra's Bulgari $43M-worth 140-carat Serpenti necklace
What's the story
Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently graced Bulgari's 140th anniversary event in Rome, Italy.
The celebration took place at Terme di Diocleziano—a heritage site in the Italian capital.
The event marked the unveiling of Bulgari's high jewelry collection Aeterna and was attended by brand ambassadors including Shu Qi, Anne Hathaway, and Liu Yifei.
Chopra Jonas shared pictures on Wednesday in which she dazzled in Bulgari's exquisite 140-carat Serpenti necklace.
Here's an inside scoop on its stunning details.
Star accessory
Chopra Jonas's Serpenti necklace took 2,800 hours to complete
Chopra Jonas made a statement with her new bob hairstyle and an off-shoulder cream and black gown by Del Core.
The highlight of her ensemble was the Serpenti Aeterna necklace—one of Bulgari's most-priced pieces.
This high jewelry creation boasts about 140-carat diamonds and took a reported 2,800 hours to complete.
According to Bulgari, it features a rough diamond of over 20 carats, cut into seven pear-shaped drops that collectively weigh 140 carats—one for each year of Bulgari's history.
Necklace details
Necklace estimated to be prized at $43M
The Serpenti Aeterna necklace is a true masterpiece, adorned with seven D flawless diamond drops nestled within a sinuous, three-dimensional wave structure that boasts 698 baguette diamonds totaling 61.81 carats.
This intricate design, combined with the flawless diamonds, highlighted Chopra Jonas's natural beauty, ensuring she stood out among other attendees.
This exquisite creation, worn by the Citadel actor, is reportedly valued at an astonishing $43M.
Twitter Post
A close-up look at the stunning piece
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Ambassador
Chopra Jonas became Bulgari's ambassador in 2021
Chopra Jonas became a global ambassador for Bulgari in 2021.
Reflecting on this partnership, she shared, "There are so many things that drew me to this iconic brand...but what we connected on so organically is our mutual love for India...from the rare gemstones used in so many of Bulgari's creations, to the scented flowers used in their fragrances and beyond."
Meanwhile, on the professional front, the 41-year-old actor will next be seen in Heads of State.
About the event
Viral picture: Chopra Jonas, Hathaway, Yifei in one frame
In the viral pictures, Chopra Jonas was seen sharing the frame with her fellow ambassadors, Hathaway and Yifei, along with friends from Bulgari.
The event, styled by legendary stylist Carine Roitfeld, showcased over 500 creations including high jewelry, watches, bags, and fragrances.
Additionally, Bulgari introduced the Digital Passport to offer transparency and security for each high jewelry creation on their private blockchain.