Before Jessel Taank and Pavit Randhawa’s “very romantic” wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico (more on that below), Pavit proposed to the The Real Housewives of New York City cast member with a jaw-dropping (and massive!) diamond engagement ring.
The engagement ring appears to be a pear-shaped diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds and set on a silver band dotted with more diamonds (yes, we said “diamonds” three times!). The New York mom’s luxe ring pairs perfectly with her wedding band, which also appears to be a diamond-encrusted standout piece.
See Jessel’s incredible engagement and wedding rings here:
Jessel Taank attends the Covenant House Night Of Stars Gala at Javits Center on May 20, 2024 in New York City. Photo: John Nacion/Getty Images
Jessel Taank’s engagement ring. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
When did Jessel and Pavit get married?
After being best friends for years and once living as platonic roommates, Jessel and Pavit had a fairytale destination wedding in Mexico in 2016 (they were “legally married” one year before).
Jessel spoke about the “romantic” ceremony to Vogue when the fashion magazine profiled their wedding in 2016.
“In true New York fashion, we decided it would be easier to be roommates, as we already knew each other’s vices, and it’d definitely be better than living with strangers,” said Jessel. “When my mother came to visit me, she was introduced to Pavit for the first time and, of course, made a comment that she was certain that we would end up together. I started paying closer attention and ended up asking him out to dinner. The rest is history!”
Pavit ended up popping the question on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico three years after they began dating.
“Pavit and I had always spoken about getting married on the beach,” Jessel told Vogue. “Growing up, it seemed like such a romantic thing to do.”
Jessel added that the location of their wedding ceremony on Mexico’s east coast had “the perfect balance of culture, spirit, beauty, history, delicious food — and, of course, tequila!”
The couple also went for an “East-meets-West aesthetic,” incorporating traditional Indian bridalwear for the multi-day event. Jessel worked with designer Nikhil Mehra on her gown and found “gorgeous” accessories from Jaipur in northern India for a luxurious look.
Due to Jessel’s Hindu culture and Pavit being Sikh, the pair held two ceremonies per their religious traditions. Jessel’s ceremony took place at sunset — a “very romantic touch,” she shared, adding, “It was truly the showstopper event of our four-day affair.”