Jeddah, May 1, 2025 (3 Dhul Qadah 1446 AH)

At the heart of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah, held under the theme "And All That Is In Between," the "Briolette of India" diamond has captured visitors' attention in the exhibition's Collector section at the western hajj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, standing out as one of the show's most striking pieces for its rarity and artistic brilliance.

The diamond is a rare Type IIa stone, among the purest and rarest types of diamond in the world, distinguished by exceptional clarity and an absence of inclusions that give it a unique ability to reflect light with total fluidity and captivating transparency.

A Visual Masterpiece Weighing 90 Carats

The diamond weighs 90 carats and was shaped in the "briolette" style, a symmetrical cutting technique dating back to the early nineteenth century and inspired by an elongated pear shape. The cut gives the stone a striking sparkle from every angle and demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship and precision in the art of jewelry-making.

The Biennale Brings a Living Artistic Heritage to Life

The Collector section is one of the Islamic Arts Biennale's key features, offering visitors an exceptional cultural experience through rare pieces that tell stories from Islamic civilization and highlight the role of collectors in preserving this enduring creative heritage.

These displays aim to reinforce the idea of art as an extension of identity and civilization, and to affirm the role historical exhibits play in building a civilizational dialogue with the present and future.