Overview

• 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.