Do you know, the world’s most expensive teapot is made by an Indian origin billionaire?

Nirmal Sethia, a Kolkata-born businessman, is the creative mind behind the stunning teapot christened “The Egoist”—hailed as the most valuable teapot in the world. (Source: Instagram/@luxuriousbymm )

Commissioned by the N Sethia Foundation and crafted by Italian jeweler Fulvio Scavia, the teapot is valued at $3 million (approximately ₹25 crore) and officially recognised by Guinness World Records in 2016 (Source: Instagram/@luxuriousbymm )

t is paved in 1,658 white diamonds and 386 rubies, with a central 6.67 carat ruby which once formed part of his late wife Chitra’s jewellery collection. (Source: Instagram/@luxuriousbymm )

Surrounded by gold rays, the ruby resembles a resplendent sun which symbolises Surya, the Hindu sun god. The diamonds were handpicked and set on the body in four different sizes to create a gradient effect and highlight the teapot’s perfectly spherical body. (Source: Instagram/@luxuriousbymm )

The teapot’s name refers to its small size – designed to brew just enough tea for one cup – and the precious materials chosen to adorn its surface. (Source: Instagram/@luxuriousbymm )

The teapot, which belonged to Sethia's late wife Chitra, was given to the N Sethia Foundation which supports youth activities, medical research and disaster relief. (Source: Instagram/@luxuriousbymm )