"The Puzzle Diamond"... the largest diamond in the world at auction in Dubai

Today, in the Dubai International Financial Center, the largest diamond in the world, a mysterious black diamond of 555.55 carats, was offered for the first time at auction.

The diamond is considered mysterious and a mystery because it is believed to have been obtained from a meteorite that collided with Earth or actually came from an asteroid carrying diamonds that collided with Earth in ancient times.

The diamond was unveiled at Sotheby's Dubai today and will be on display at the Dubai International Financial Center from January 17-20, and exclusively on the Dubai Diamond Exchange on January 18 from 1:30 pm to 3 pm.

According to a press release, it will be offered without a price limit in the public auction, with purchases accepted in cryptocurrency

Sotheby's London head of sales, Nikita Benani, jeweler and head of sales, said: 'This diamond has been called 'Enigma', meaning 'mystery', and it is indeed a strange and mysterious natural phenomenon. This diamond is more than just a gem, it is something unique and precious that arouses everyone's curiosity. Weighing 555.55 carats and featuring exactly 55 faces, the 'Enigma' is a rare marvel in its shape and size, as brilliant and polished to perfection as a testament to the precise task and skill used in cutting the diamond. This diamond has been kept for over two decades by the owner, and has never been shown publicly or on the open market, so we are glad to have the opportunity to tell the world its story. Its sale represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the rarest cosmic wonders known to mankind.”

 Sotheby’s President in the UAE, Katia Nonno Boys, said: “We are honored to have chosen Dubai as the first stop for this rare and exceptional wonder, and we are delighted to play a role in its journey that began millions of years ago. This is the first time we have offered our offer of cryptocurrency purchases in the UAE, a step in line with the government's commitment to exploring new digital, technical and scientific developments. The unveiling of this unique stone, whether at the Dubai International Financial Center exhibition or the Dubai Diamond Exchange, is a clear continuation of our dedication to showcase the best of the UAE.”

The "Enigma" diamond is a rare treasure weighing 555.55 carats, a brilliant and extremely rare black diamond, the largest natural black diamond in the world reported by Gubelin and GIA as of 2004, and listed as the largest cut diamond in the world in the Guinness Book of Records In 2006. Obtaining a natural-sided black diamond of this size is extremely rare and its origins are shrouded in mystery, and it is believed that it was obtained from a meteorite that collided with Earth or that it actually came from a diamond-carrying asteroid that collided with Earth.

The design of the diamond is of great importance as it is inspired by the Middle Eastern symbol in the form of the palm of the hand “the five”, a sign of protection, strength and energy.

The “five” is associated with the symbolic number five, and the diamond has a size of 555.55 carats and also contains exactly 55 faces, to be a technical achievement for one of the toughest diamonds in the world.

The Enigma diamond has never been shown before in the market or to the public, and today it will be the star of the dedicated auction, which is open to bidding online from February 3 to 9, in which cryptocurrencies will be accepted to purchase the diamond, in a move that reflects the fact that cryptocurrency is starting to leave its mark in the world material art.

Sotheby's leads the way in the jewelry market, last year buying the Key 10138 diamond, another rare crypto-currency treasure, at a record price.

This diamond will be offered "without price limit", which means that the winner of the diamond will be the highest suggested price from the attendees, regardless of its value or the intrinsic value of the diamond itself.

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