A 555.55-carat black diamond that is truly out of this world has been unveiled by auction house Sotheby's Dubai
A 555.55-carat black diamond that is truly from out of this world has been unveiled by auction houseThe rare gem, which Sotheby's has dubbed"The Enigma," is believed to have come from outer space -- either created from a meteoric impact or from a"diamond-bearing" asteroid that collided with Earth.
Black diamonds, also known as Carbonado diamonds, can be dated to between 2.6 to 3.8 billion years ago and have trace amounts of nitrogen and hydrogen -- elements found in interstellar space. They also contain osbornite, a mineral present in meteorites. "Its sale represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the rarest, billion-year-old cosmic wonders known to humankind," she said in press release Monday.The shape of the diamond is inspired by the Middle Eastern palm symbol of the Hamsa, a sign of protection, which means five in Arabic. The theme of five runs throughout the stone, according to the auctioneer. In addition to its 555.55 carats, it also contains exactly 55 facets, or faces.
The diamond will be open for bidding online from February 3 to 9, and the auction house said it will accept cryptocurrency as payment.which became the most expensive jewel ever purchased with cryptoccurency when it sold last year, according to Sotheby's.
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