Editor’s Note
This article highlights a headline lot for Phillips’ Geneva auction: a rare 6.95-carat fancy vivid purplish pink diamond with a $9 million estimate. The sale will also feature historic Vanderbilt family jewels, presenting a notable convergence of rarity and provenance.
A rare 6.95-carat fancy vivid purplish pink diamond is set to headline Phillips’ upcoming Geneva Jewels Auction: V on November 10, 2025, with an estimated value of $9 million. Alongside this standout gemstone, the sale will feature historic Vanderbilt family jewels, offering collectors a blend of extraordinary rarity, heritage, and craftsmanship.
A 6.95-carat fancy vivid purplish pink diamond, set in a diamond-flanked ring, is poised to be one of the star lots at Phillips’ “The Geneva Jewels Auction: V” on November 10 at the Hôtel President.
The auction will also feature a remarkable collection of historic jewels from the Vanderbilt family, spanning the Belle Époque to early 20th century. While the full catalog has yet to be released, Phillips has shared that the sale will highlight iconic pieces that combine historical significance with exceptional craftsmanship.
The purplish pink diamond, noted for its rarity and intense hue, exemplifies the type of extraordinary gemstones that attract collectors and connoisseurs from around the world. Mounted elegantly in a ring and flanked by smaller diamonds, the stone reflects both classic design and investment-grade appeal.
The Geneva auction promises to be a showcase of heritage jewellery and high-value gemstones, reinforcing Phillips’ reputation for curating some of the most exceptional jewels on the market.