Out Of This World: 555.55-Carat Black Diamond Lands In Dubai
2 years, 11 months ago

Out Of This World: 555.55-Carat Black Diamond Lands In Dubai

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via Associated Press An employee of Sotheby's Dubai presents a 555.55 Carat Black Diamond "The Enigma" to be auctioned at Sotheby's Dubai gallery, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world. Sotheby’s calls the 555.55-carat black diamond — believed to have come from outer space — “The Enigma.” The rare gem was shown off on Monday to journalists as part of a tour in Dubai and Los Angeles before it is due to be auctioned off in February in London. Sophie Stevens, a jewelry specialist at Sotheby’s Dubai, told The Associated Press that the number five bears an importance significance to the diamond, which has 55 facets as well.

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Rare blue diamond sold for $57.5 million at Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong
2 years, 7 months ago

Rare blue diamond sold for $57.5 million at Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong

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News 18  

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2 years, 10 months ago

Mystery black diamond called The Enigma goes up for auction, expected to sell at USD 7 million

Hindustan Times  

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A 555.55-carat black diamond believed to come from space is going on sale
2 years, 11 months ago

A 555.55-carat black diamond believed to come from space is going on sale

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Since publication, “The Enigma” sold on February 9 for £3.16 million after fees at Sotheby’s. CNN — A 555.55-carat black diamond that is truly from out of this world has been unveiled by auction house Sotheby’s Dubai. A natural faceted black diamond of this size is an “extremely rare occurrence,” according to Sotheby’s, which expects it to sell …

Mystery buyer spends $12.3M on a 101-carat diamond – and pays in cryptocurrency
3 years, 5 months ago

Mystery buyer spends $12.3M on a 101-carat diamond – and pays in cryptocurrency

CNN  

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