The Dubai International Jewellery Week saw the sale of the world’s first gemstone bathtub, setting the region's largest showcase of jewellery, gold, precious metals, diamonds and coloured stones, abuzz.

Selling for a staggering Dh6.4 million ($1.74 million), the Le Grand Queen bathtub is created from a rare and precious Caijou gemstone that is renowned for its strong healing benefits, a statement from a top official at the event said. 

Reka Peresa, sales and marketing director, Caijou Group, said: “The Caijou gemstone bathtub is a unique luxury object, crafted out of one of the strongest healing stones in the world. Ancient Chinese, Arab and Egyptian civilizations knew of this stone’s beauty and its healing ability, having stored over 100 million years of energy from the earth and universe.”

“This is our first-ever sale worldwide and we are delighted it was made at the Dubai International Jewellery Week. The response we’ve received here has been wonderful,” he added. 

Today (November 13) is the last chance for visitors to view the masterpiece and also take advantage of the hundreds of special offers, the statement said.

The event is being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and features over 300 exhibitors from 27 countries. – TradeArabia News Service