【Geneva, Swit】Golconda Blue: The Reappearance of the Blue Diamond

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Editor’s Note

This article details the unexpected withdrawal of the legendary Golconda Blue diamond from a Christie’s auction at its owner’s request, tracing the storied history of this extraordinary gem.

Le Golconda Blue brille au centre du collier porté par la maharani d’Indore sur ce portrait peint par Bernard Boutet de Monvel (vers 1934).
A Dramatic Turn in the World of Antique Jewelry

Christie’s, after announcing the auction of a mythical diamond, has ultimately withdrawn it at the request of its owner. A look back at the novelistic saga of an extraordinary stone.
By Hervé Dewintre

Charlotte Casiraghi

– May 4, 2025, 13:31
The Golconda Blue shines at the center of the necklace worn by the Maharani of Indore in this portrait painted by Bernard Boutet de Monvel (circa 1934).
© Christie’s

María Eugenia González-Serna et Juan Molina Ponce
A Last-Minute Withdrawal

It is an unusual turn of events, of the kind only exceptional jewels can offer. After announcing that the Golconda Blue, a mythical diamond that had been lost to history, would be the star of its May sale in Geneva, the auction house Christie’s has withdrawn it from the market at the last minute.

“The historical provenance of the Golconda Blue, revealed by Christie’s research, has generated considerable market interest and much excitement. The owners have ultimately decided to proceed with the sale of the diamond to a member of their family.”
Philippa et James Matthews arrivent à Wimbledon, en juillet 2024.

So it is done. Enthusiasts of antique jewelry…

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⏰ Published on: May 04, 2025