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A rare 6.03 carat fancy vivid blue internally flawless diamond
6.03 Carat Internally Flawless Blue Diamond Unsold at Major Geneva Auction

A rare 6.03 carat fancy vivid blue internally flawless diamond failed to secure a buyer at the[…]

The Azure Blue diamond
Christie’s to Auction the Azure Blue, the Largest Fancy Blue Diamond Ever Offered

Christie's has announced two exceptional natural blue diamonds for its upcoming Magnificent Jewels Auction sale at Rockefeller[…]

“The Ocean Dream” Returns to Christie’s
Geneva Set to Dazzle as Rare Blue Diamonds Headline May Auctions

The global diamond market will turn its attention to Sotheby's and Christie's this May, as two exceptional[…]

Pink Star diamond
World Diamond Day: The Most Valuable Diamonds Ever Sold at Auction

In recognition of World Diamond Day, we reflect on some of the most extraordinary diamonds ever offered[…]

The Farnese Blue
The Farnese Blue Diamond: Three Centuries Through Europe’s Royal Courts

The Farnese Blue occupies a rare position among historic natural diamonds. It is not merely a gemstone[…]

The 9.51 carat Mellon Blue Fancy Vivid Blue pear shaped cut diamond
Rare ‘Mellon Blue’ Diamond Fetches $25.5 Million at Christie’s Geneva Market Reflects Shifting Demand for Coloured Diamonds

The legendary Mellon Blue Diamond a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue, internally flawless gem sold for $25.5 million[…]

‘The Mellon Blue is one of the finest coloured stones
‘Mellon Blue’ Diamond Expected to Fetch Up to $30 Million at Geneva Auction

Geneva’s prestigious November auction season is set to dazzle the world once again, with the spotlight firmly[…]

The 31.86-carat 'Desert Rose' fancy vivid orangy-pink diamond
31-Carat ‘Desert Rose’ Diamond Expected to Fetch $7 Million at Abu Dhabi Auction

Sotheby’s is set to showcase one of the world’s rarest diamonds during its upcoming series of luxury[…]

No Golconda Blue, but Christie’s still Raises $72m

Christie's Geneva sold 100 per cent of lots at its Magnificent Jewels yesterday (14 May) and raised[…]

Rare 10.3-Carat ‘Mediterranean Blue’ Diamond Sells for $21.5 Million at Sotheby’s Geneva Auction

rare 10.3-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, known as The Mediterranean Blue, has sold for an astonishing[…]

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