Indian Billionaire Sudha Reddy Wears $15 Million, 550-Carat Tanzanite Necklace from Her Collection to 2026 Met Gala
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By Charlotte Phillipp
Published on May 4, 2026.
Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy attended the 2026 Met Gala in New York wearing a $15 million statement necklace from her personal collection. The necklace, which includes a 550-carat deep violet-blue tanzanite pendant from Tanzania's Merelani Hills, was part of her ensemble and included a 40-carin Asscher-cut Colombian emerald with a diamond halo in 18k yellow gold. The designer's look was inspired by the rich artistic and architectural heritage of Hyderabad, weaving ancient Indian craft traditions and embracing the concept of Costume Art. This year's theme, "Costume Art," explores the dynamic between clothing and the body, with various body types represented.
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