888.88-Carat Natural Black Diamond 'Infinity' Unveiled at Dubai Conference
The 888.88-carat natural black diamond named Infinity was unveiled publicly for the first time at the Dubai Diamond Conference 2026. Originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the diamond began as a 1,138-carat rough stone acquired in 1975 by Andrew Coxon for De Beers. Examined by the Gemological Institute of America in 2013 as the largest single-crystal natural diamond at that time, it was cut and polished between 2022 and 2024. Owned by Antwerp-based Diamond Trading NV, the diamond retains natural features reflecting its deep-earth origin, as explained by company representative Daniel de Belder.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 27 Oct, 06:35 am. Other outlets followed.