PM Modi Gifts 7.5 Carat Green Diamond To Jill Biden: 7 Things To Know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a 3-day state visit to the United States presented special gifts from India to President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

PM Modi thoughtfully gifted Biden with a rare first edition print of The Ten Principal Upanishads, recognising the leader's profound admiration for Irish poet William Butler Yeats. 'The Ten Principal Upanishads', is an English translation of the Hindu religious text by Irish poet Yeats and Shri Purohit Swami.

The prime minister also presented a special sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden that has been handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sandalwood sourced from Mysore, Karnataka has intricately carved flora and fauna patterns.

In 1937, WB Yeats published an English translation of the Indian Upanishads, co-authored with Shri Purohit Swami. The translation and collaboration between the two authors occurred throughout 1930s and it was one of the final works of Yeats.

Apart from the long list of gifts PM Modi offered to the Bidens, the one that is much talked about is the Green diamond ring that Prime Minister Modi gifted to Jill Biden.

All About The Green Diamond PM Modi Gifted US First Lady Jill Biden

1. The lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds' chemical and optical properties. One fascinating aspect of the diamond is its eco-friendly nature, emitting a mere 0.028 grams of carbon per carat.
2. Crafted using sustainable resources like solar and wind power, it also embodies eco-friendliness, the press release stated.
3. The extraordinary gemstone showcases the hallmarks of excellence through the 4C's: Cut, Colour, Carat and Clarity.
4. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this remarkable gem was cultivated in a laboratory specifically for the Bidens, a testament to the significance of this state visit.
5. The green diamond is a beacon of responsible luxury that symbolises India's 75 years of freedom and sustainable International relations. The green diamond is the rarest of the diamonds found in nature and is far more expensive than a regular diamond bought in the market.
6. The diamond's creation also aligns with the ethos of preserving the environment while offering a dazzling and ethically conscious alternative.
7. The extraordinary gemstone was placed in a box, known as kar-e-kalamdani, which beautifully captures the exquisite craftsmanship of Kashmir.