Editor’s Note
A rare 5.16-carat blue diamond, set to be auctioned as a ring with an estimated value of $5.8 million, highlights the extraordinary market for unique gemstones.
A blue diamond, classified as a rare gemstone worldwide, has been reborn as a ring and will appear on the auction market. The estimated appraisal value of this 5.16-carat ring reaches 5.8 million US dollars (approximately 8 billion Korean won).
The British daily newspaper The Telegraph recently reported, “A boat-shaped blue diamond ring will be offered at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong on April 7,” adding, “This is the first time a vivid blue color diamond has appeared on the auction market.”
This blue diamond is distinctive from its weight alone, reaching a substantial 5.16 carats. The entire ring is crafted from white gold, and the sides of the blue diamond are adorned with transparent diamonds, enhancing its visual impact. Its design and aesthetic aspects are also impeccable.
