Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita Ambani wore ‘Soaring Spirit’ brooch with ₹15 crore, 17.67 carat tsavorite garnet: Details inside | Today’s news
Nita Ambani, director of Reliance Industries and founder of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center (NMACC), who has previously been known to wear elaborate jewellery, turned heads with her ‘Soaring Spirit’ dragonfly brooch at the launch of The Library, bringing the work of renowned jewelery artist Wallace Chan back to the fore.
Ambani wore the ‘Soaring Spirit’ brooch at the opening of the library at NMACC, Mumbai on 31 October 2026. After she was spotted sporting it, the brooch became a topic of discussion among jewelery enthusiasts and fashion watchers.
Nita Ambani’s dragonfly brooch reportedly took ten years to create. Featuring a 17.67 carat tsavorite garnet, yellow and other fancy diamonds, ruby, pink sapphire and titanium. Its estimated market value ranges from $1.5 million to $1.8 million, or thereabouts ₹12 million crowns ₹15 million crowns.
The inspiration behind the ‘Soaring Spirit’ brooch
According to Wallace Chan’s website, the 2017 ‘Soaring Spirit’ brooch is inspired by the dragonfly, which embodies dreams, carries time and evokes limitless dimensions. Its wings draw inspiration from an abacus, reflecting calculations and measurements.
The website’s description links the dragonfly’s movements to its ability to respond to its surroundings and exist in harmony with nature. It also associates insects with freedom, wonder, and possibility. The titanium body of the brooch is flexible and moves with the wearer, bringing a sense of movement to the design.
The description reads: “A dragonfly counts time with each beat of its wings. They calculate the force needed to lift them to different heights, overcome obstacles. We can’t read their minds, but we can see that they read the environment. They take in every detail around them and through these measurements build harmonious relationships with the elements.”
He further states: “As they fly, they become one with the world. Their wings beat with the wind and create sound waves that connect with the world – the vibrations of life. Every part of them interacts with the universe: light, sounds, sky, water and earth. They transcend all dimensions. Dragonflies float gracefully in the air. They live life to the fullest and have no wonder, like children. free and full of unlimited possibilities. The dragonfly’s titanium body is flexible and moves with body of the wearer, is unfettered by earthly conventions and limited forms.
How Nita Ambani Styled ₹A brooch for 15 million?
The NMACC founder was seen in a simple beige linen pantsuit with a tailored jacket, flared trousers and a blue and pink lace blouse, allowing Chan’s famous masterpiece to stand out. She also wore a ring and a watch to accent her look. The appearance also came a day before her 63rd birthday, which falls on November 1.
What is the library at NMACC?
The library is a newly opened cultural space at NMACC that combines literature, dining and conversation. It seeks to promote reading while offering visitors opportunities to discover books and participate in cultural events. Speaking at the launch, Nita Ambani said, “We want to bring back the joy of books and reading to the young generation.”