Record-breaking $120 million rough ruby unveiled in Dubai - in pictures

  • Burj Alhamal is the world's largest rough ruby. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
    Burj Alhamal is the world's largest rough ruby. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
  • The stone was unveiled at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre.
    The stone was unveiled at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre.
  • Burj Alhamal weighs 2.8 kilograms.
    Burj Alhamal weighs 2.8 kilograms.
  • The stone is expected to fetch $120 million at auction.
    The stone is expected to fetch $120 million at auction.
  • The record-breaking gem was unveiled by British actor Tamer Hassan.
    The record-breaking gem was unveiled by British actor Tamer Hassan.
  • This is the first time Burj Alhamal has been seen in public.
    This is the first time Burj Alhamal has been seen in public.
  • The gem has a variegated purplish-red hue and was mined in Winza, Tanzania.
    The gem has a variegated purplish-red hue and was mined in Winza, Tanzania.
  • The sale of Burj Alhamal is expected to attract strong interest in the region.
    The sale of Burj Alhamal is expected to attract strong interest in the region.
  • The gem is owned by SJ Gold & Diamond.
    The gem is owned by SJ Gold & Diamond.
  • Burj Alhamal is part of SJ Gold & Diamond's Callisto collection.
    Burj Alhamal is part of SJ Gold & Diamond's Callisto collection.