The world’s heaviest gold ring, Najmat Taiba or Star of Taiba, will be the star attraction at the upcoming 39th MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show in Sharjah, UAE.

The event will get under way at Expo Centre Sharjah on October 6, 2015.

Made by Taiba Gold & Jewellery of Saudi Arabia, the 58.686 kg gold ring is studded with 5.17 kg of Swarovski stones. It has a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records and is endorsed by the World Gold Council.

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

Najmat Taiba has a perimeter of 2,200mm, 700mm outer perimeter, 490mm inside diameter, 500mm width of the back of the ring, 250mm width of the ring bottom. Fifty-five people worked 45 days continuously for 10 hours a day to make this piece.

“It is diamonds that usually capture the attention, but Najmat Taiba has become the centre of attraction -- of jewellers and jewellery lovers alike. To make their visit memorable, we are offering visitors a chance to take a selfie with the ring,” said  Midfa.

Held under the patronage of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show will feature 500 exhibitors and brands across 30,000 sq m of exhibition space at all the six halls at Expo Centre Sharjah.

It will feature exclusive national pavilions and regional and international launches of new creations, apart from a daily raffle draw that gives away exciting prizes to lucky shoppers.

The exhibition will be open from October 6 to 10 from 12 noon to 10 pm daily, except Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm. - TradeArabi News Service