This emblematic cube, which has become a competitive sport, fascinates mathematicians and collectors alike. A unique model has also been created and it is the most expensive cube in the world.
Everyone has already tried to solve the Rubik’s Cube. If you have the technique, others try in vain to align the right colors by twisting this little square in all directions. Indeed, “it is estimated that one in five people in the world have played with a Rubik’s Cube. This represents more than a billion people“, specifies the brand, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of this cult toy. Also, this best-selling game worldwide fascinates children as well as adults, mathematicians and collectors alike. If many variations of cubes have been offered, such as the two-person Rubik’s Race version, or versions with different shapes like the Rubik’s Cube It, a completely different version should make the eyes of the biggest fans shine.
The Rubik’s, the most expensive in the world, also called the Cube Masterpiece, was created by Fred Cueller of Diamond Cutters International on the fifteenth anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube in 1995. It consists of 185 carats of precious stones that are encrusted in 18 carat gold. And for those who manage to solve this famous puzzle, the cube then reveals a different type of precious stone on each side. For example, 34 carats of ruby, 34 carats of emerald and 22.5 carats of amethyst.
As for its price: it is worth no less than 2.5 million dollars. Notice to anyone who would like to purchase it. For the moment, this exceptional Rubik’s cube is not presented in a museum, but it was shown during the Beyond Rubik’s Cube exhibition. It is also rarely exhibited and we understand why.