The world’s largest black diamond, from space, will be auctioned in Los Angeles, California, and London, England, next month at a price of about $6.8 million dollars.
“The enigma”, as it was baptized, would have been formed as a result of the impact of a meteorite more than 2,600 million years ago or from an asteroid that hit the Earth, according to Sophie Stevens, from Sotheby’s auction house.
The precious stone was exhibited for the first time this Monday in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
The mineral, in turn, is composed of multiple small diamonds , graphite and carbon. It is 555.55 carats and 55 faces. For the last 20 years, the anonymous owner of the diamond had kept it hidden.
The way of The diamond hand was inspired by the symbol of power and protection in the Middle East, the Jamsa, which is also linked to the number five.
The transaction will be in cryptocurrencies
Starting on February 3, “The Enigma” will be auctioned online for seven days in London and Los Angeles. The exchange will only be done with bitcoin or cryptocurrency “traders”.
“ We accept cryptocurrency payment for this diamond, as we have for other major stones,” Stevens said.