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This mushroom-shaped ring broke the world record for most diamonds in a single ring

The ring features 41 distinct mushroom petals, each covered by diamonds. (SWA Diamonds/CNN) The ring features 41 distinct mushroom petals, each covered by diamonds. (SWA Diamonds/CNN)
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If just one diamond isn't enough, SWA Diamonds might have the perfect ring for you.

The India-based jewelry company broke a Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set in one ring with a whopping 24,679 diamonds.

The spectacular ring was designed to mimic a pink oyster mushroom, .

"The mushroom represents immortality and longevity," Abdul Gafur Anadiyan, ' managing director, said in the release.

The intricate structure of the ring was created by pouring liquid gold into a plastic mold to form 41 unique mushroom petals. Then, each petal was adorned by hand with natural diamonds.

The glitzy ring weighs in at 340 grams -- or three-quarters of a pound -- and is valued at $95,243, according to the release. A team of independent gemologists verified the ring, and the world record was awarded May 5.

SWA Diamonds' mushroom-inspired creation has almost double the number of diamonds as the previous record-holder. achieved the title in 2020 with a floral design bejeweled with 12,638 diamonds.

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