Kareena Kapoor Khan’s extravagant 30-carat emerald pendant may not be an accessory that comes into public view very often, but this exquisite piece of jewellery has created a lot of controversy recently. In fact, the 30-carat emerald gives us a glimpse into the history of Indian jewellery. A piece of jewellery that has even received a legal notice owing to its ownership history must tell an interesting story too.
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s controversial 30-carat emerald pendant has a history more intriguing than its price tag
The verse number is 255, and it is part of Surah Al-Baqarah, which conveys Allah’s power and knowledge. It featured a diamond kalgi from 200 years ago that belonged to the Nawab of Bhopal. Through the beautiful emeralds worn by the Begum of Bhopal and the 200-year-old diamonds worn by the Nawab of Bhopal, we definitely received a few lessons on heirloom fashion style this year. (Image Credits: Instagram)
Because it belonged to the Begum of Bhopal and was passed on to Kareena by the Pataudi family. (Image Credits: Instagram) It is time to pay homage to the stunning emerald in question, but the emerald itself has an interesting background.
This magnificent stone weighs an impressive 30 carats and is intricately inscribed with the famous Ayat-ul-Kursi, which translates as “the Throne Verse” from the Quran. Kareena’s Diwali look was trending already, but the emerald brought Kareena into the news for a whole new reason. The emerald gemstone featured elaborate inscriptions of Ayat-ul-Kursi, one of the most respected verses from the Quran, leading the Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez in Bhopal to send a legal notice to Kareena and her stylist. The legal notice demands the removal of the images and a public apology for how the religious phrase was depicted in the pictures. As mentioned on Rhea Kapoor’s Instagram, Kareena’s family possesses the gorgeous emerald that is an heirloom from the Bhopal royal family. It is a piece that has come from Saif Ali Khan’s family; his maternal grandmother was the daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last Nawab of Bhopal, which surely makes the emerald legendary and part of a great family. (Image Credits: Instagram) Apart from the emerald, Kareena’s turban also featured a historical gem. In case you are not aware, a kalgi is a decorative jewel sitting on top of a turban that consists of precious stones and artistic workmanship. There is a lovely family connection involved in this scenario. Saif Ali Khan wore the same kalgi at the time of his wedding. Kareena selected this kalgi for Diwali, pairing the artifact with a beautiful, matching turban and a pure silver kaftan by Punit Balana. (Image Credits: Instagram) Kareena’s latest appearance during Diwali was not only celebrated among fashion enthusiasts on social media and also displayed the legacy of her precious jewellery pieces.
