The World's Largest Gold Ring Is On Display In Dubai

Those with a penchant for gold should make their way to Dubai for a glimpse of the world's largest ring. The Najmat Taiba or Star of Taiba is estimated to cost $3 million, is on display at the Deira Gold Souk, according to The Times of India.

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Those with a penchant for gold should make their way to Dubai for a glimpse of the world's largest ring. The Najmat Taiba or Star of Taiba is estimated to cost $3 million, is on display at the Deira Gold Souk, according to The Times of India.

The 21-carat ring weighs almost 64 kilograms (141 pounds), and is studded with 5.1 kilograms (11 pounds) of precious stones.

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It took 55 workers 45 days to finish the ring which also has 615 Swarovski stones according to Emirates.com. The ring has a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records and was endorsed by the World Gold Council.

The Najmat Taiba cost its owner only $547,000 to make back in 2000, when gold priced at about $250 an ounce. Gold prices are trading high at about $1,497.50 on the market today.

The ring is owned by Dubai-based company Taiba and has been put on display by Kanz Jewellers that hoped to promote gold jewelery sales.

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