Joyalukkas 16.514 kg gold earrings win two Guinness Records
They were unveiled on 24 October at Jewel of Joy in Dubai Gold District, and Gulf News said both titles were officially verified.
The earrings measure 1.215 meters in length and 0.682 meters in diameter. Making them took 55 skilled artisans and 5,840 hours, spread over several months.
Key facts
- Joyalukkas Jewelry's handcrafted Mayura Sahasra earrings weigh 16.514 kg and are presented as a nod to Dubai as the city of gold.
- UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri unveiled the earrings.
- The pair is made of 22-carat gold, which generally means gold alloyed with other metals rather than pure gold.
- Joyalukkas offers lightweight designs and jewelry in 22-carat and 18-carat gold, and says it has been in the UAE for 40 years.
What are the Joyalukkas gold earrings that earned two Guinness World Records in Dubai?
The account comes from Mint, which points to Gulf News as the outlet that confirmed both titles were officially verified. Joyalukkas Jewelry's handcrafted Mayura Sahasra earrings weigh 16.514 kg, and Mint presents them as a nod to Dubai's identity as the city of gold.
Jewel of Joy, in Dubai Gold District, hosted the unveiling on 24 October. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, unveiled the earrings. Jewelry industry representatives and other dignitaries attended.
The pair is made of 22-carat gold. In general, that means an alloy of gold mixed with other metals, not pure gold.
What are the size, craftsmanship and showroom details of the Mayura Sahasra gold earrings?
The report does not say how that tale shaped the design, so no link is claimed here.
He is a third-generation entrepreneur, and he said jewelry demand has changed since his grandfather started the business. He also said the company has been in the UAE for 40 years and has seen how the UAE and Dubai have grown.
The company offers lightweight designs, along with jewelry in 22-carat and 18-carat gold.
It does not say which showroom those hours apply to, or whether the earrings are on view.
Casablancan makes the Al Majaz, a watch of our own, priced at $89. It has a 43mm, 11mm-thick 304 stainless steel case, a turquoise sunray dial, a sapphire crystal and a quartz movement. The hour and minute hands are shaped like the Khanjar dagger. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers handwashing and splashes but not swimming or showering. It belongs to our Arabic dial watches collection.
Frequently asked questions
How heavy are the gold earrings that earned the records?
The Mayura Sahasra pair weighs 16.514 kg. Each earring is part of a handcrafted pair made of 22-carat gold, which generally means an alloy of gold mixed with other metals rather than pure gold.
How big are the Mayura Sahasra earrings?
They were unveiled at Jewel of Joy in Dubai Gold District.
Sources: mint: Known for gold and luxury, Dubai creates not one but two Guinness World Records.
Casablancan makes the Al Majaz mentioned in this article.
