Mark Zuckerberg’s Necklace Auctioned for ₹34 Lakh to Support Unique Artists
Facebook CEO’s Necklace Up for Auction
The gold-plated Cuban chain necklace worn by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during his early days is now up for auction. Crafted from 6.5mm vermeil gold, the necklace has already received bids exceeding $40,000 (₹34 lakh).
Supporting Unique Artists through Philanthropy
This auction is part of a creative fundraising strategy aimed at supporting Inflexion Grants, a philanthropic initiative. Funds raised will be allocated to provide $2,000 microgrants to individuals working on imaginative and unconventional projects. The goal is to nurture creativity and support visionary artists.
From Personal Accessory to Generous Donation
This necklace has an interesting backstory. Worn by Zuckerberg during his early career, he later donated it for auction after learning about the Long Journey Charity Poker Tournament.
Personalized Message for the Auction Winner
The winner of the auction will receive a personalized video message from Mark Zuckerberg, authenticating the necklace and expressing gratitude for their contribution.
Mark Zuckerberg: The World’s 4th Richest Person
Zuckerberg ranks as the fourth richest person globally, with a net worth of ₹18.56 lakh crore. At the top of the list is Tesla CEO Elon Musk with a net worth of ₹31.82 lakh crore, followed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison.
