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Largest Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond, 'The Golconda Blue,' Set for Landmark Auction

The 23.24-carat diamond with royal provenance will headline Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva on May 14, 2025, with an estimated value of $35–$50 million.

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Overview

  • The Golconda Blue, a 23.24-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, is the largest of its kind ever offered at auction.
  • Christie’s will auction the diamond live on May 14, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva.
  • The diamond is mounted in a ring by renowned jewelry artist JAR, highlighting its artistic and historical significance.
  • Its provenance includes Indian royalty, with ties to Yeshwant Rao Holkar, the Maharaja of Indore, and later ownership by Harry Winston.
  • The diamond’s estimated value is between $35 million and $50 million, underscoring its rarity and cultural importance in the luxury market.