Editor’s Note
This article reports on the exceptional sale of a rare blue diamond at auction in Geneva, highlighting the extraordinary value placed on such unique gemstones.
A diamond is considered the most precious gemstone, and its value is often very high. However, if it is blue and pure, the matter is truly extraordinary. According to a Reuters report, just such a diamond was sold at a Geneva auction for nearly 221.65 crore rupees (25 million dollars).
Just recently, a blue diamond was sold at a Geneva auction.
According to the Reuters report, this 9.51-carat diamond was sold for 25 million dollars, i.e., approximately 221.65 crore rupees.
This diamond was previously owned by the famous socialite and close friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, Rachel “Bunny” Mellon.
A blue diamond is considered a very valuable gemstone, especially when it is pure and sparkling. Just recently, a blue diamond was sold at a Geneva auction. According to the Reuters report, this 9.51-carat diamond was sold for 25 million dollars, i.e., approximately 221.65 crore rupees. This diamond was previously owned by the famous socialite and close friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. The Christie’s auction house released information about this auction on Monday.
According to the Reuters report, a pear-shaped diamond is set in the center of this luxurious ring, which is completely flawless from the inside. It has been named “Mellon Blue,” after its previous owner, Mellon. Mellon had previously worn it as a pendant. This diamond was also auctioned in 2014, at that time its price was 32.6 million dollars. That same year, Mellon passed away at the age of 103.
It holds the record for blue diamonds.
