UAE: World's "largest" gold earrings sparkle at Dubai's GRT Jewellers

One of the biggest Indian jewellery producing companies GRT Jewellers displayed their record-breaking gold earrings at their store in Dubai, Friday, which weigh one kilogramme (2.3 lbs) a piece. First unveiled on September 11, the presentation of the mini gold chandelier-like earrings has been timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the company. According to the GRT Jewellers managing director, the company "wanted to impress Dubai with something special and big." Designed in the traditional Indian 'jhumka' style, the handcrafted 22-carat earrings reportedly cost $54,450 (€48,149) a pair. The famous Indian actress Diana Nayanthara, who is a brand ambassador for GRT, previously presented the earrings at an official launching ceremony. GRT Jewellers claim that the earrings are the largest of their kind in the world and already applied for a place in the Guinness World Records.