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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Carbonado, or black diamonds, are extremely uncommon and only typically found in Brazil and Central Africa. Their carbon isotopes and high hydrogen levels have prompted several cosmic origin theories, including meteoritic impact, a diamond-bearing asteroid, or even an ancient supernova explosion.<\/p>\n

Sotheby’s auction house in Dubai is showcasing a diamond that looks absolutely extraterrestrial in nature. The 555.55-carat black diamond, whose origins “are shrouded in mystery,” is believed to have come from outer space, and is showcased and auctioned as “The Enigma” by Sotheby’s.<\/p>\n

The rare gem was displayed to journalists on Monday in the UAE’s capital city as part of a tour that included stops in Dubai and Los Angeles before being auctioned off in London in early February.<\/p>\n

According to an Associated Press report upon the exhibit, the diamond is expected to fetch at least \u00a35 million ($6.8 million) at Sotheby’s. According to Sophie Stevens, a jewelry consultant at Sotheby’s Dubai, quoted in the report, the number five holds much significance for the diamond, which also has 55 facets.<\/p>\n

And to add to the sale’s price, the black diamond, according to Stevens, is most likely from space. The auction house has stated that it intends to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment, following the successful sale of the Key 10138 diamond at a “record price.”<\/p>\n

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