Sotheby’s showing out of this world 555.55-carat black diamond in Dubai and Los Angeles before February auction in London

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world. Sotheby’s calls the 555.55-carat black diamond believed to have come from outer space “The Enigma.” It was shown off on Monday (Jan. 17, 2022) to journalists as part of a tour in Dubai and Los Angeles before it is due to be auctioned off in February 2022 in London. Sotheby’s expects the diamond to be sold for at least 5 million British pounds, about $6.8 million. Sophie Stevens, a jewelry specialist at Sotheby’s Dubai, told The Associated Press that the number five bears an importance significance to the diamond, which has 55 facets as well.