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Tatler Asia
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Happy birthday, Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Here are her 9 iconic jewellery moments
2. 140 diamond carats to remember Above Bulgari debuted its new high jewelry collection at the Baths of Diocletian in Rome, a celebration marking the brand's 140th anniversary (Photo: Instagram / @bvlgari) At Bulgari's 140th anniversary celebration in 2024, Chopra Jonas dazzled in what is considered the Roman maison's most precious creation to date: the Serpenti Aeterna necklace. Valued at a staggering US$43 million, the snaking diamond choker was crafted from a 200-carat rough diamond into seven pear-shaped stones totalling 140 carats—one for each year of the brand's history. Designed by jewellery creative director Lucia Silvestri, the necklace took 2,800 hours to complete and was the centrepiece of a celebratory Aeterna collection unveiled at Rome's historic Baths of Diocletian. Bulgari's CEO Jean-Christophe Babin fittingly called it 'the necklace of the century.' 3. A classy Cannes debut Above Priyanka Chopra wore a bespoke Roberto Cavalli off-shoulder gown for her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival (Photo: Instagram / @priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra made a dazzling debut at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival by bringing a modern twist to Old Hollywood beauty. Attending as a guest of Chopard, she paired her strapless embellished dress with a striking set of long silver statement earrings. Shaped like delicate leaves, the retro earrings featured a hammered texture that added a subtle sparkle to the look. 4. A traditional wedding in style Above Close-up of Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Hindu wedding attire (Photo: Instagram / @shadimandap) Above Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had two wedding ceremonies to honour both of their cultural backgrounds (Photo: Instagram / @shadimandap) For her Hindu wedding ceremony in 2018 with husband Nick Jonas, Chopra Jonas paid tribute to her heritage in a custom-made red lehenga by Indian designer Sabyasachi that took 110 embroiderers from Kolkata, India, 3,720 hours to create. The intricate ensemble was complemented by a statement necklace, also by Sabyasachi, inspired by the opulence of Mughal-era jewellery. The multi-layered necklace featured an exquisite cocktail of uncut diamonds, emeralds and Japanese cultured pearls set in 22-carat gold. Chopra completed the look with traditional Indian bridal adornments, including a haath phool, a 16-carat maang tikka (head jewellery), a kamarbandh (belt-like jewellery), chura (bangles), and kaleeras (dangling accessories on bangles), along with pear-shaped diamond earrings and a nose ring. 5. A Tiffany love story Above Priyanka Chopra confirmed reports that she is engaged to Nick Jonas in a selfie with Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon (Photo: Instagram / @officialraveenatandon) Above Priyanka Chopra Jonas shows off her engagement ring in a Thanksgiving picture she posted on Instagram (Photo: Instagram / @priyankachopra) Give her breakfast, lunch and dinner at Tiffany's. While Chopra Jonas didn't have a specific engagement ring style in mind, she always knew it had to come from one brand: Tiffany & Co. Just two months after they began dating, Nick Jonas famously shut down the jeweller's New York flagship store in July 2018 to pick the perfect ring. He proposed with a timeless custom design featuring a 5-carat cushion-cut diamond with tapered baguette diamonds on each side, set on a platinum band. Estimated at around $300,000, Chopra Jonas showed off the diamond ring for the first time in a selfie with friend and fellow Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon on Instagram. 6. A Swarovski fantasy Above Priyanka Chopra Jonas at her second Met Gala in 2018 (Photo: Instagram / @priyankachopra) Chopra Jonas's sartorial flair was on full display when she embraced the 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' Met Gala theme in 2018 in a custom Ralph Lauren crimson velvet gown topped with an embellished gold chain mail coif reminiscent of a medieval knight. Crafted entirely by hand with Swarovski crystals, meticulous beadwork and over 250 hours of embroidery, the ornate hood stole the show. In a red-carpet interview, Chopra Jonas revealed that the embroidery was done in India, allowing her two worlds—Western and Hindu—to collide. She completed the ensemble with subtle Cartier jewellery, letting the craftsmanship speak for itself. 7. A royal affair Above Priyanka Chopra Jonas stunned in a lavender Vivienne Westwood skirt and blazer combo paired with a classy hat (Photo: Instagram / @viviennewestwood) Above Close-up of Priyanka Chopra Jonas's earrings (Photo: Instagram / @viviennewestwood) Chopra Jonas took a break from her tight work schedule for her close friend Meghan Markle's big day. For Meghan and Prince Harry's royal wedding in 2018, she accessorised her all-puruple ensemble with a pair of sculptural diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. Featuring a bold, multi-pointed geometric star design, the statement earrings lent a distinctly contemporary edge to her otherwise classic look. 8. A sparkly Golden Globes debut Above Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Jeffrey Dean Morgan at the 2017 Golden Globes (Photo: Instagram / @goldenglobes) Priyanka Chopra made a dazzling debut at her first Golden Globe Awards in 2017, turning heads with a 45-carat diamond drop necklace by Lorraine Schwartz. Featuring an emerald-cut pendant, the statement piece played up the plunging neckline of her bespoke gold Ralph Lauren gown, striking a perfect balance between elegance and red carpet drama. 9. The crown that started it all Above In 2000, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was the fifth Indian woman to win the title (Photo: Instagram / @tgpc_official) Priyanka Chopra rose to fame with her Miss World win in 2000, when she was just 18 years old, marking the beginning of a storied career that would take her from pageantry to the silver screen and eventually to global stardom. On winning the title, Chopra Jonas adorned the iconic Miss World crown, famously known as the 'Blue Crown'. Crafted from white gold and adorned with diamonds, sapphires and turquoise stones, the crown is estimated to be worth millions.
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Andaaz director Suneel Darshan recalls Priyanka Chopra's voice reminded him of Rekha, says ‘Nobody had faith in her…'
In 2003, the audience witnessed quite a remarkable feat with the film Andaaz, as it featured Miss Universe Lara Dutta and Miss World Priyanka Chopra. Recently, in an exclusive interview with India Today, the film's director, Suneel Darshan, revealed that both actresses who made their debut with Andaaz were not the first choice. Suneel shared that he initially wanted to cast an established actress like Karisma Kapoor or Kareena Kapoor in Andaaz along with Akshay Kumar. The filmmaker said, 'They were not in the film. When the film was planned, it only had Akshay Kumar. He was a part of everything that was happening. It was a foregone conclusion that either Karisma Kapoor or Kareena Kapoor would play one of the leads. Then, there was another big female star who wanted to be a part of the film – I won't name her.' Also Read: 'Priyanka Chopra's father was diagnosed with cancer but she never showed vulnerability, broke down': Arjan Bajwa recalls Fashion co-star's strength He added, 'But I just thought there was no freshness coming out of it as a proposal. I said I need to do something about it, there was a little bit of difference on certain issues with one of them. Also, I felt they were not complementing each other in the film. So, I had to find two girls who could complement each other.' Opening up about Lara Dutta's casting in the film, Suneel Darshan shared, 'Destiny played its game. Lara was known. She had done a photo shoot with Akshay Kumar for a magazine cover, and I had seen that. I said, 'That was interesting.' So, I called for her. She was in Bangalore, where her parents lived. She came in immediately. The next morning, she was in town and we spoke. She was more than happy to be a part of the cinema because she had actually done videos before that, which I didn't know at the time. Maybe if I had known, I would have had second thoughts. But I thought she was fresh, she was available, and we wanted to make a movie in a quick timeframe.' Recalling his first meeting with Priyanka Chopra, Suneel said, 'The second lead had to be someone who could match Lara. And out of the blue, again destiny played its game. I was sitting in my chamber, and I got a call. An actor's secretary had come with a girl he wanted to introduce me to. My system is – when a newcomer comes in, I meet them. That day, it was Prakash Jaju, who was Priyanka Chopra's secretary. She was Miss World. My first response was not wow. But later, she groomed herself – evolved is the right word. Fifteen minutes into the conversation, I observed her eyes and said to myself, 'Iski aankhein kya kamaal hai, aur iski awaaz Rekha ki yaad dilati hai (Her eyes are so wonderful, and her voice reminds me of Rekha).'' A post shared by BVLGARI Official (@bvlgari) 'That day I was sure – this is Rekha coming back. I had known Rekha ji earlier. But except for me, nobody else involved in the film saw that or had faith. They were more supportive of Lara and her personality. Priyanka was a different ball game. But I was very sure Priyanka Chopra was going to be a top star,' the filmmaker added. Suneel Darshan even shared how Akshay Kumar was very courteous to his leading ladies and revealed that the set became quite fun with all three actors communicating in Punjabi. Andaaz was released in 2003 and went on to become a hit at the box office.
