Nita Ambani’s jade-green Manish Malhotra sari finds its match in Paraíba tourmalines

Nita Ambani has long championed the marriage of Indian craft with global high jewellery, and this look was no exception. At the premiere of The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Ambani stepped out in a Manish Malhotra jade green lamé sari, a fabric whose use of metallic threads (like gold or silver) gives it a reflective and shimmering surface. The piece was further elevated with a Chantilly lace blouse, which was adorned with Swarovski crystals, balancing old-world craftsmanship with modern couture fluidity.

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The jewels carried the narrative forward. What caught the eye was the ultra-rare Paraíba tourmaline necklace by Glenn Spiro, a floral masterpiece centred on one of the world’s rarest gemstones. First discovered in Brazil in the late 1980s, Paraíbas are prized for their vivid, electric blue-green hue—caused by traces of copper—and remain among the most valuable coloured stones in the world. This particular creation was heightened with heart-shaped diamonds mounted in sculptural turquoise titanium, fusing rarity with craftsmanship.

The diamonds in the studs in her ears, slender bracelet on her wrist and solitaire on her ring finger brought her jewellery selection to a sparkling conclusion.

Her hair was styled into a soft, voluminous blowout, side-parted and brushed into gentle waves that framed her face. Makeup was kept classic: softly defined brows, kohl-rimmed eyes with fluttery lashes and a natural pink lip. It tied back to the overall theme: timeless with a modern touch. The finishing detail came in her nails: long, almond-shaped and perfectly manicured in a soft ballerina pink.