World’s heaviest gold ring displayed in Sharjah

The ring, dubbed the Star Of Taiba, weighs 58.686 kg and is studded with 5.17kg of Swarovski stones. It is on display at the Expo Centre Sharjah as part of the 39th MidEast Watch & Jewellery show taking place from October 6-10.

“The ring was created in 2000 and cost nearly US$550,000 when gold was US$250 per ounce. Its value has multiplied several times by now, with gold trading near US$1,150. I am sure the ring will generate tremendous buzz among visitors,” said Saif Al Midfa, Chief Executive of Expo Centre Sharjah.

The ring is designed and crafted by Taiba Gold & Jewellery of Saudi Arabia and it weighs 63.856 kgs, the Najmat Taiba also has 5.17 kgs of dazzling Swarovski stones by Signity Middle embedded to it.

Najmat Taiba has a 2,200mm perimeter, 700mm outer perimeter, 490mm inside diameter, 500mm width of the back of the ring, 250mm width of the ring bottom.

The Star of Taiba took a team of 55 people from Saudi Arabia 45 days to make.

The MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show showcase 500 exhibitors and brands, with a daily raffle for shoppers.

The show open from noon to 10pm, Tuesday and Thursday and 4pm-7pm on Friday.