PM Modi Gifted Joe Biden's Wife a Priceless Diamond; The Cost Will Leave You Stunned

In 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted U.S. First Lady Jill Biden a stunning 7.5-carat diamond worth ₹17 lakh (approximately $20,000). According to an AP report, this was the most expensive gift received by Jill Biden from foreign leaders last year.

Biden Family’s Collection of Gifts

World leaders showered President Joe Biden and his family with many costly gifts, among them a $14,063 brooch and bracelet from the Ukrainian ambassador and a $4,510 brooch and photo album from Egypt's president. But the diamond gift from PM Modi was the most valuable one.

Where Do the Gifts Stay?

As per the U.S. State Department, Modi’s diamond gift is now preserved in the White House East Wing for official purposes. Other gifts received by the Bidens have been sent to archives for safekeeping.

Other Notable Gifts

The Biden family also received a $7,100 photo album from South Korea’s president, a $3,495 statue from Mongolia’s prime minister, and a $3,000 silver bowl from Brunei’s sultan, highlighting the variety of tokens presented by global leaders.