๐๐ฅ “Biggest Bling-Bling Ever” Fetches Jaw-Dropping $34.8 Mil at Auction! Who’s the Mystery Buyer? ๐ฐ๐ฎ
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The ruby that’s making everyone see red! The Estrella de Fura, a ginormous 55.22-carat ruby gemstone sold for a record-shattering $34.8 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. Dug up by Dubai-based Fura Gems, this humongous shiny red thing was the belle of the ball at a sale featuring 100 unique jewelry pieces. The mystery? It was bought by an anonymous telephone bidder. What’s the secret behind this mysterious, pricey stone, and who’s the phantom buyer? ๐ค๐ญ
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How much is too much for a gigantic ruby? In an auction where even the air smelled expensive, the star of the show was none other than the Estrella de Fura, a ruby so large, it probably has its own gravitational field! ๐คฃ๐ Originally birthed from a 101-carat rough stone found in Mozambique, this dazzling gem was the piece de resistance at an auction that could’ve doubled as a pirate’s treasure chest. ๐๐ฆ
But who’s the high roller that shelled out an eye-watering $34.8 million for it, setting a new record for a ruby sale? The intrigue thickens as the buyer remains veiled in anonymity, a phantom presence felt only through a telephone call. ๐ฑ๐
This not-so-little gem was the indisputable queen of a royal parade featuring 100 other unique jewelry pieces. It didn’t just sell, oh no, it commanded an auction, starting at a cool $21 million, only to close at a price that makes even the Kardashians’ spending habits look like child’s play! ๐ค๐ฆ
And to add an extra layer of sparkle, the Estrella de Fura didn’t just break any record, it smashed the previous record held by a measly (in comparison) 25.59-carat Burmese ruby, which sold for a total price of $30.33 million back in 2015. Talk about a glow-up! ๐ซโจ
However, one can’t help but wonder, who’s the mystery buyer behind this gigantic gem? Could it be a billionaire looking for the world’s most expensive paperweight, or perhaps a celebrity preparing for the ‘gemstone edition’ of MTV Cribs? What’s for sure, is that the Estrella de Fura is a true rock star in every sense. But, what does one even do with a ruby that massive? Maybe it’s best to leave that to the imagination… for now. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ญ
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Now, for the million-dollar question, or should we say, the $34.8 million question – if you had the chance (and the bank balance, obviously), what’s the most you would shell out for a gem like this? Or, even better, what would you do with it? ๐ค๐ฐ๐