On December 7, 2024, the 19th edition of the “Bal de Noel” took place in the Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris and was attended by H.S.H. Princesse Charlene. Here, the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco hosted a charity auction in collaboration with Sotheby’s: the foundation dedicated to safe lives by combating drowning and offering to advance sports-based education for kids. This event was supported by diverse prestigious organizational members, famous for their unwavering assistance and innovation.
The event received profound backing from Tiamonds, the world’s largest tokenized diamond marketplace. Tiamonds contributed by donating a one-of-a-kind piece—a heart-shaped natural diamond that was sold for an impressive 18,000 EUR. 100% of its proceeds were graciously donated to the Foundation, highlighting a perfect blend of luxury and philanthropy.
This exquisite diamond, classified as a rare Type IIa stone, is among the purest diamonds in the world, representing less than 2% of gem-quality diamonds. It was accompanied by a groundbreaking feature — a digital twin, secured on the blockchain, creating an unparalleled blend of timeless elegance and modern technology.
A Sparkling Success for Charity
The diamond captivated attendees, drawing admiration not only for its breathtaking beauty but also for its innovative blockchain-based ownership options. Tiamond #239 is a GIA-certified, natural diamond that exemplifies luxury and ethics. This 1.01-carat heart-shaped diamond boasts a D color grade and IF clarity, ensuring its status as a premium gemstone. Ethically sourced in compliance with UN resolutions, it reflects both beauty and responsibility.
Once purchased, this exquisite diamond is stored securely in a specialized vault in the Swiss Alps, insured by Lloyd’s of London for maximum protection. Tiamond #239 is then tokenized as a non-fungible token (NFT), enabling seamless trading on the Tiamonds platform or other NFT marketplaces. Each buyer receives an LCX certificate of ownership, along with the corresponding NFT delivered directly to their wallet.
This remarkable diamond recently made headlines when auctioned by Sotheby’s for an impressive €18,000, underscoring its value and desirability and sold.
The diamond will be auctioned at “Le Bal de Noël”, with 100% of the funds going to the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco, supporting their incredible charitable initiatives.
Monty Metzger Presents the Auction Item
On this dazzling evening, Monty Metzger, CEO and Founder of LCX and Tiamonds, had the honor of presenting the auction item live on stage. Standing alongside Louise Grether, Senior Director and Head Office at Sotheby’s Monaco, Monty highlighted Tiamonds’ innovative approach to luxury, blending blockchain technology with timeless treasures.
Director of Tiamonds – Steven Gaertner – “More than a symbol of elegance, this diamond represents a leap into the future of ownership. With Tiamonds and LCX, tradition meets innovation in an extraordinary piece that embodies timeless value and cutting-edge technology.”
About Tiamonds
Tiamonds is the world’s largest tokenized diamond marketplace, transforming how real-world diamonds are owned, traded, and treasured. Each diamond in our collection is fully backed by a real, certified stone, securely stored in Liechtenstein, and insured by Lloyd’s of London, with authenticity validated by GIA and LCX (the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange). In 2025 Tiamonds is also launching physical Gold, Silver and Platinum bars, tokenized on the blockchain, with physical storage in Liechtenstein and their digital ownership certificates as a crypto token. Tiamonds AG is founded by serial entrepreneur and investor Mr. Monty C. M. Metzger and headquartered in Liechtenstein. More at Tiamonds.com
The Bal de Noël auction highlighted the incredible potential of merging luxury and technology to support meaningful causes. Tiamonds is honored to have played a part in this special evening, where beauty, innovation, and philanthropy align to make a difference.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winning bidder and express our gratitude to Sotheby’s Monaco and the Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco for allowing Tiamonds to contribute to such a worthy cause.
For more information about Tiamonds and its revolutionary approach to diamond ownership, visit Tiamonds.com.
