Rare Bleu Royal Diamond Sells for Record $44 Million at Christie's Auction in Geneva

Fetched at Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction, the 17.61 carat Bleu Royal diamond surpasses records as largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem in auction history; top-10 most expensive jewelry lots ever sold.

The Bleu Royal, a rare 17.61 carat blue diamond, sold for nearly $44 million in Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva, making it one of the most expensive diamonds ever auctioned.
The diamond is the largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem to appear for sale in auction history, entering the top-10 most expensive jewelry lots ever sold.
The pear-shaped diamond, set on a ring, was part of a private collection for decades and this sale marks its first appearance in an auction.
Only three fancy vivid blue diamonds weighing more than 10 carats have ever been sold since Christie's founding in 1766, demonstrating the rarity of such gems.
The auction also featured other significant items, including a pearl necklace worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1953 film 'Roman Holiday' and a watch worn by Marlon Brando in the 1979 film 'Apocalypse Now', exemplifying the diverse and prestigious offerings of Christie's auctions.