Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru tied the knot early Monday morning, exchanging vows at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared snapshots from her special day, looking stunning in a custom Arpita Mehta sari. She chose a red hand‑woven Banarasi creation crafted in pure Katan satin silk, featuring delicate powder‑zari buttis, and a Nishi‑woven border enhanced by subtle beige‑gold zardozi embroidery.
Styled by Pallavi Shah and Selvi Thangaraj, she paired a heavy neckpiece with matching gold earrings and a stack of bangles. A pulled-back bun adorned with flowers and dewy makeup kept the look chic and understated, while the floral garland around her neck complemented the wreath wrapped around her bun. Her hands were decorated with minimal mehendi.
Samantha and Raj tied the knot yesterday. (Source: Instagram/@samantharuthprabhuoffl)
Decoding the ring
Samantha’s bridal look was indeed ethereal, but what really got us hooked was the giant diamond solitaire nestled on her ring finger. The piece, made by Greek jewellery designer Theodoros Savopoulos, features a lozenge portrait-cut solitaire with 8 other diamonds surrounding it, as mentioned by digital creator Diet Sabya.
Priyanshu Goel, celebrity jewellery expert, took to social media to break down Samantha’s iconic ring, which he calls a beautiful choice by Raj and a perfect match for Samantha’s timeless and fearless energy.
“The centre is a lozenge portrait cut diamond of around 2 carats, and around it sit 8 custom portrait cut diamonds shaped like petals. It looks effortless on her hand, but the engineering behind it is extremely complex. Only a few workshops in the world cut and assemble portrait diamonds at this level,” he shared, adding that the ring can easily be valued at around ₹1.5 crore.
“A full statement piece. Bold, modern, emotional and unlike anything any celebrity has worn till now,” Goel mentioned.
Samantha’s wedding ring details as shared by Diet Sabya on Instagram. (Source: Instagram/@dietsabya)
What’s special about the portrait cut?
According to Prapanjj SK Kota, CEO, Réia Diamonds, Samantha’s ring carries a quiet kind of elegance. It feels intentional, calm, and deeply personal, almost like a piece of art worn close to the heart.
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The portrait-cut itself has deep roots in Indian jewellery history. “It first became prominent during the Mughal era, when extremely thin, flat diamonds were polished to act like a protective ‘glass’ over miniature paintings and royal portraits. These stones weren’t meant to sparkle, but meant to preserve, reveal, and frame what lay beneath,” he told indianexpress.com.
In this case, he said that the portrait-cut centre diamond and its eight companion stones create a flat, glass-like silhouette that demands exceptional clarity and precision. “The minimal metal, clean edges, and geometric floral layout give the ring a distinctly modern, sculptural identity, marking a symbol of understated luxury with a historical lineage,” said Kota.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to.
