Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn: A Look at His Immense Wealth

King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, is regarded as one of the world’s richest individuals. His vast fortune, estimated at over USD 40 billion, encompasses a collection of diamonds and gems, luxurious cars, extensive land holdings, and significant stakes in major Thai companies. This article delves into the details of his wealth, highlighting his impressive assets and their estimated value.

Bvlgari Debuts Its Most Expensive Jewelry Creation: A €40 Million Diamond Choker

At a star-studded event in Rome, Bulgari unveiled its most precious design ever created: a jaw-dropping diamond choker crafted from a rough diamond totaling 200 carats and worth a staggering €40 million. The necklace, named the Serpenti Aeterna, is the centerpiece of a celebratory collection designed by jewelry creative director Lucia Silvestri to mark the house’s 140th anniversary. The collection includes coiling snakes, juicy cabochon-cut gemstones, and ancient coins, and was unveiled at the historic Terme di Diocleziano. The necklace took over 2,800 hours to complete and features seven flawless pear diamond drops totaling 140 carats along with 698 undulating baguette cut diamonds. Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin named Priyanka Chopra his “queen” at the event, but it’s likely one of the Roman brand’s top tier high jewelry clients will be keen to take that diamond-sparkling crown.

Cinematic Sparkle: A Retrospective of Enchanting Jewellery Moments at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival, renowned for its cinematic excellence and red-carpet glamour, has witnessed an array of captivating jewellery moments. Over the years, the Croisette has been illuminated by the brilliance of precious gemstones and extraordinary diamonds adorning the décolletage and wrists of celebrated film stars. From Rihanna’s resplendent emerald and diamond suite by Chopard to Deepika Padukone’s show-stopping Sabyasachi necklace, Vogue presents a captivating collection of the most unforgettable jewellery ever showcased at Cannes.

Dame Shirley Bassey Auctions Her ‘Meaningful’ Jewels for Charity

Welsh singer Dame Shirley Bassey is auctioning off some of her most treasured jewelry, including a diamond ring gifted to her by Sir Elton John. The proceeds from the auction will benefit Bassey’s chosen charities. Some of the highlights include a diamond necklace estimated to fetch between €270,000 and €320,000, a diamond and gold parure created by Cartier estimated between $215,000 and $269,000, and a 1960s vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring covered in white diamonds that Elton John gave her after she sang at one of his AIDS Gala evenings.

Anglo American: Strong Q1 Production Results, Buy Rating Confirmed

Anglo American (OTCQX:AAUKF, OTCQX:NGLOY) reported strong Q1 production results, particularly in copper and coal. Despite lower diamond and PGM output, the company’s overall performance was positive. Guidance for 2024 EBITDA remains at $10.6 billion, supported by higher copper prices and CAPEX savings. The company’s valuation is attractive, trading at 3.6x EV/EBITDA compared to a historical average of 4.9x. Analysts confirm a buy rating, supported by an EV/EBITDA target of 4.5x.

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