Sotheby's Dubai has unveiled a diamond from outside the planet Earth. The black diamond, weighing 555.55 carats, has been named "Enigma" and is believed to have originated from outer space. The rare gem was presented on Monday at a press conference as part of a tour in Dubai and Los Angeles before it is set to be auctioned in February in London, according to the Associated Press, which was reviewed by Al Arabiya.net.
Sotheby's expects to sell the diamond for at least five million pounds (6.8 million dollars), and the auction house plans to accept cryptocurrencies as a possible payment method as well. Sophie Stevens, a jewelry specialist at Sotheby's Dubai, noted that the diamond's weight, along with its 55 facets, is a good sign that adds to its value, pointing out that some people in the Middle East believe in the power of the number "five."
Stevens also mentioned that the black diamond is likely to be of extraterrestrial origin. She explained: "We believe it formed through extraterrestrial origins, with meteorites colliding with Earth and creating a chemical vapor discharge, or it actually came from the meteorites themselves."
Black diamonds, also known as carbonado, are extremely rare and only found naturally in Brazil and Central Africa. The theory suggesting the diamond's cosmic origin is supported by its rare carbon isotopes and high levels of hydrogen.
