In her recently published memoir, *View from the East Wing: A Memoir*, former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden reflects on a memorable gift from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—a 7.5-carat synthetic diamond. Biden describes the diamond as stunning and a representation of India's advancements in lab-grown gems. However, due to U.S. ethics regulations, the diamond was technically a government property, not hers to keep. Initially, she contemplated buying it after learning it was handmade in Modi's hometown and valued at $2,500. This plan changed when the State Department appraised it at $20,000. Instead, she borrowed the diamond for official functions, wearing it in a ring setting during her time in the White House. After leaving office, she returned the diamond, which is now stored in a government warehouse among other official gifts. Biden contrasts this with a bracelet from French First Lady Brigitte Macron, which she chose to purchase so she could keep it, highlighting the strict ethics rules surrounding gifts at the White House.