Nita Ambani's Sac Bijou Hermes Birkin bag costs Rs 17 crore, and is rarer than you think

Nita Ambani has always been on top of her accessories game, be it her multicrore bags, the custom Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond iPhone, costing around INR 403 crore (approx.), emerald sets or her fantastic designer outfits; she doesn't compete with anyone and she is her own competition. Every time she outdoes her own looks, with the latest drop being the one at the much-anticipated Diwali bash of couturier Manish Malhotra. While she really shone like star, what grabbed all eyeballs is the Sac Bijou, a $2million (INR 17,57,29,400) Hermes Birkin bag.

Nita Ambani stole the show at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party

Nita sported a signature Manish Malhotra silver sequin saree, showcasing chevron detailing and an intricately structured drape. She styled the saree with exquisite pieces from her own personal collection- a pair of rare heart-shaped Colombian emerald earrings and a stunning emerald and diamond bracelet. She completed the look with a special edition miniature Birkin from the exclusive High Jewelry collection by Hermès.

But what makes the Birkin bag so special?

According to an international media outlet, the rare Sac Bijou bag is the most expensive Hermès Birkin bag in the world, and there are only three pieces of this available. The remarkable handbag is meticulously crafted with solid 18K white gold and encrusted with a whopping 3,025 dazzling diamonds. With a total carat weight of 111.09, this bag is not just an accessory but a statement piece which can easily transform the classic Birkin silhouette into wearable art.

The Sac Bijou, designed by Pierre Hardy, the creative director of fine jewellery at Hermès, was not intended to be used as a handbag, but rather a bracelet, and was first released in 2012. The top flap of the bag was made to resemble crocodile skin, while the body, top handles, touret, Cadena lock, and clochette were covered in diamonds.

Can you buy it too?

As we already mentioned, there are only three pieces of this bag available in the market, making it an extremely rare piece, and buying it even more difficult. With the most famous versions being the limited-edition pieces like the Sac Bijou Birkin or Sac Bijou Kellymorphose, to purchase one, one would likely need to work with luxury resellers, auction houses, or high-end fashion consignment shops which specialise in rare items. And the price? Around $2 million dollars, if not more.

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