Jill Biden receives most expensive gift from foreign leader in 2023
The first lady received a $20,000 diamond from India's prime minister
First Lady Jill Biden received the most expensive gift from a foreign leader in 2023, according to accounting released by the State Department on Friday.
The 7.5-carat $20,000 diamond was gifted to the first lady by Narendra Modi, India's prime minister.
She also received a brooch worth about $14,000 from Ukrainian ambassador to the United States.
The president was gifted many items as well including a commemorative photo album from South Korea’s impeached President Suk Yeol Yoon worth $7,100 and a $3,160 sterling silver tray from the president of Israel.