{"id":36256,"date":"2026-05-07T10:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=36256"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:23:43","slug":"the-azure-blue-a-rare-31-62-ct-diamond-headlines-magnificent-jewels-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/the-azure-blue-a-rare-31-62-ct-diamond-headlines-magnificent-jewels-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"The Azure Blue, A Rare 31.62-ct Diamond Headlines Magnificent Jewels Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christie\u2019s is proud to present The Azure Blue, an exceptional 31.62\u2011carat fancy blue, pear\u2011shaped diamond that will be a leading highlight of the upcoming Magnificent Jewels<\/a> auction, to be held live at Rockefeller Center, New York, on June 9th.<\/p>\n

The exceptional stone stands among the most significant fancy blue diamonds to appear on the market in recent years. The Azure Blue is the largest of its kind offered for sale at auction and estimated at $6,500,000\u20138,500,000.<\/p>\n

Presented by Christie\u2019s market\u2011leading Jewelry Department in collaboration with The Fine Art Group, an independent global advisory firm renowned for its expertise, scholarship, and market insight, The Azure Blue is graded by the Gemological Institute of America as having a natural colour, fancy blue grade, and potentially Internally Flawless clarity.<\/p>\n

Blue diamonds of this size, purity, and tone are extraordinarily scarce. With global supply diminishing and collector demand intensifying, the market for top\u2011quality coloured diamonds has seen unprecedented growth.<\/p>\n

Set elegantly in a ring, the diamond\u2019s colour is notable for its exceptional uniformity, and its appearance at auction marks a significant moment for the category and underscores Christie\u2019s long\u2011standing leadership in presenting the world\u2019s most important coloured diamonds.<\/p>\n

Claibourne Poindexter, Head of Jewelry, Americas comments: \u201cWith its striking colour, exceptional size, and elegant shape, The Azure Blue is a rare masterpiece of nature. As the largest Fancy Blue diamond ever offered at auction, Christie\u2019s is honoured to present this superb stone to a new generation of collectors this June.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Christie\u2019s is proud to present The Azure Blue, an exceptional 31.62\u2011carat fancy blue, pear\u2011shaped diamond that will be a leading highlight of the upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction, to be held live at Rockefeller Center, New York, on June 9th. 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