As the OSmium Violin from Osmium-ART, makes its historic debut on Rarible, it’s essential to understand the unparalleled rarity and significance of the osmium gems that adorn this exquisite instrument. Osmium, the rarest precious metal, has been available in its crystalline form since 2014. Since then, it has captivated the world with its unique properties and exceptional beauty.
The Rarity of Osmium
Osmium is not only the rarest precious metal but also the rarest non-radioactive element on Earth. It is found alongside platinum, with a staggering ratio: 10,000 tons of platinum ore yield only about 30 grams of osmium. The process of separating these metals is complex and costly, adding to osmium’s exclusivity. Annual osmium production has been well below 1000 kg.
According to the Osmium World Council‘s latest estimates, the mineable reserves are limited to about one cubic meter, translating to approximately 22 tons. For example, the Osmium Institute has strategically secured long-term supply agreements and a large stock of raw osmium to ensure the best availability for future generations.
The Significance of Crystalline Osmium
Crystalline Osmium is highly prized both as a tangible investment metal and as a material for art and jewelry. Its scarcity and stunning appearance make it a coveted asset in the luxury market. Despite its potential for industrial applications, osmium’s rarity and cost limit its use to luxury items. This ensures its place as an exclusive commodity.
Investors and collectors value crystalline osmium for several reasons:
- Investment Potential: With declining mining and increasing rarity, osmium is expected to appreciate in value, making it a sound investment.
- Art and Jewelry: Osmium’s unique blue-silver to blue-white luster and exceptional reflectivity make it the most beautiful jewelry metal in the world. When used in jewelry, osmium is often combined with gold, silver, platinum, or titanium to create spectacular pieces. These pieces remain in private hands, further limiting the availability of osmium in the market.
- Unique Physical Properties: Osmium boasts the highest abrasion resistance, density, and compression modulus among all elements and compounds. These properties, along with its ability to shield against radiation, make it a material of unmatched significance.
The OSmium Violin: A Monumental Launch
The launch of the OSmium Violin on Rarible marks a significant milestone in the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and digital innovation. The violin, listed for $5.8 million USD (at the time of writing), is available on for purchase in $MATIC. It is adorned with the precious gems and osmium inlays, making it not just an instrument but a work of art.
The violin is adorned with 541 pieces of custom-made osmium inlays, each created according to an exact CAD plan and cut by wire erosion. These inlays are certified with OIC and assigned an X-code for the entire instrument. Each osmium inlay is meticulously set in 18-carat gold by hand and seamlessly integrated into the wood. Additionally, the violin features 298 pieces of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and tsavorites, each set by hand in 18-carat gold, worked in, and laid between gold veins.
Before its sale, the Osmium Violin embarked on an educational world tour, where it was played by some of the most renowned violinists on the planet, as well as emerging talents. This tour showcased the violin’s extraordinary sound quality and highlighted its significance as a bridge between traditional and digital art forms.
Facilitated by OwnerChip’s state-of-the-art blockchain enabled NFC technology, the Osmium Violin is a phygital masterpiece, seamlessly integrating tangible, real world artistry with its digital counterpart. The one-of-one violin is equipped with a tamper-proof blockchain-powered NFC chip that binds it inseparably to its digital twin, ensuring a secure, immutable history of the artwork.
How OwnerChip’s Blockchain Technology Enhances the Osmium Violin
- Enhanced Security: The cryptographic nature of OwnerChip’s NFC tags allows for the real-time verification of the violin’s authenticity simply by scanning the tag with a compatible device. This process ensures that the identity and authenticity of the violin are maintained, providing peace of mind for collectors and investors.
- Transparent Provenance: OwnerChip maintains a blockchain-based record of the violin’s history, making its provenance transparent and easily accessible. This transparency not only builds trust in transactions but also significantly increases the artwork’s value, offering a clear trace of its journey and ownership.
- Seamless Ownership Transfers: The use of blockchain technology streamlines the process of ownership transfers, making it simple, quick, and irrevocable. If and when the Osmium Violin is sold again, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain, immediately updating the ownership status without the need for traditional paperwork.
- Future-Proofing Art Collections: As digital technologies advance, the integration of NFC and blockchain ensures that phygital artworks like the Osmium Violin remain relevant and secure. This adaptability prepares the artwork for future technological evolutions, maintaining its value and significance.
The Impact on the Art Market
Osmium-ART is harnessing state-of-the-art technology to reshape the art market, enabling collectors to interact with their art in dynamic ways and access a wealth of digital content linked to their physical pieces. Artists and galleries can leverage this technology to expand creativity, engage with broader audiences, and enhance the transparency and security of art transactions.
The launch of the now-tokenized phygital violin on Rarible is more than just an addition to the art market; it is a milestone towards a new future of art collection and enjoyment in the digital age. By marrying the beauty of traditional art with the security and innovation of blockchain technology, facilitated by OwnerChip, Osmium is paving the way for a new era in the art world.
This historic $6 million violin represents a groundbreaking moment in the art and collectibles industry, blending impeccable artisanal skill with the latest in blockchain innovation. We invite you to explore this revolutionary opportunity and be part of history in the making. The Osmium Violin is now available on Rarible, bringing a new dimension to the concept of phygital assets.
For more details and to view the listing, visit Rarible and experience this monumental launch firsthand.
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Claus Comelli-Stuckenfeld & DI Kurt Assam
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