What an amazing way to talk about the importance of the tea history and its culture!
1’730 hours were necessary to pave the most expensive tea-pot in the world with 1’658 diamonds and 386 Thai and Burmese rubies.
Named”The Egoist” which means selfish in English- just because it can only hold one cup of tea! Nirmal Sethia put in the honor the British loved one. The “Most Valuable Teapot in the World” valued at $3 million … and recognised by Guinness World Records is owned by N Sethia Foundation a philanthropic organization giving support to those in need : providing education, spiritual activities and medical research based in London.
![The diamonds and ruby egoist Set with 1658 diamonds and 386 rubies, with a centrepiece of a super-fine Thai ruby. The lid features natural ruby beading and the handle is made of mammoth ivory.](https://theeyeofjewelry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-egoist-01.jpg)
![The diamonds and ruby egoist It took over 1730 hours of work from an Italian jeweller to manufacture “The Egoist”.](https://theeyeofjewelry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-egoist-02.jpg)