【Cullinan, So】Rare ‘Blue Diamond’ Over 15 Carats Mined in South Africa Last Year Expected to Fetch Over 5.5 Billion Yen at Auction

Editor’s Note

A rare blue diamond, mined last year in South Africa and weighing over 15 carats, is set to be auctioned. Its exceptional brilliance and scarcity highlight its extraordinary value.

55億円以上で落札の見込み 15カラット以上の希少「ブルーダイヤモンド」、南アフリカで去年採掘
A Precious Gemstone Goes to Auction

A precious gemstone is going up for auction.

It is a blue diamond, emitting a truly beautiful brilliance. It was mined last year at the Cullinan Mine in South Africa and is over 15 carats in size.

Rarity and Value

It is rare to find a diamond of this size with such a vivid blue color. It is expected to be the largest and most valuable blue diamond ever offered at auction.

Market Insight from De Beers

Everett Sussman, Senior Vice President of the diamond mining company De Beers, commented on the market:

“The jewelry market has been very strong in recent years. Among the trends, colored diamonds, and particularly blue ones, are popular. Blue is the rarest color, and I believe demand will continue to grow.”
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⏰ Published on: February 19, 2022