On Wednesday, the 9th, the largest polished black diamond on the planet was auctioned in Lodres, in cryptocurrencies, for R$ 22.3 million. This artifact (the size of a tennis ball) is popularly known by its name of Puzzle and scholars speculate that this rare piece was formed during a meteorite collision with Earth.
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All the discussion behind the emergence and source of this artifact arose from the fact that carbon diamonds, such as “The Enigma”, are normally found in the soil of the planet and not in its subsoil.
In addition, another factor that contributes to this line of thought, having an origin outside the Earth, is the composition of osbornite, a mineral found in meteorites, in diamond.
jewelry specialist
With that, as Sophie Stevens, jewelry specialist at Sotheby’s auction house, said, “The enigma", must have formed because of the impact generated by the meteorite of more than 2.6 billion years back.
The diamond, which became known for these specified characteristics, had a first owner (who preferred to remain anonymous), chose not to disclose the piece. In addition, he said that it would be accepted for the next 20 years.
With 555.55 carats and 55 faces, the Enigma is a stone that is very difficult to handle in terms of cutting due to the resistance of its composition. This is precisely because of the composition of countless small diamonds, graphite and carbon.
Curiosity about its symbolism
Thus, the suggestion of its formation was because of the existing symbol of power and protection in the Middle East, the Jamsa. Finally, this symbol is famous for its hand shape made up of five extended fingers which is also connected to the number 5.