The world’s largest known cut diamond went on public display in Dubai for the first time Monday ahead of its sale, when it is expected to reach $5 million.
The Enigma, the name of the rare black carbonado diamond, was put on display in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
The diamond is believed to have been created when a meteorite or an asteroid hit the Earth more than 2.6 billion years ago, according to Sotheby’s auction house jewelry specialist Sophie Stevens.
One of the most difficult substances to cut, the 555.55-carat diamond has never been shown by its unnamed owner of the past 20 years, but experts turned it into a 55-face jewel.
Its shape was inspired by the Middle East palm-shaped symbol of power and protection, the Hamsa, which is also associated with the number five.
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