Christie's to Auction Bulgari Blue Diamond Ring With Rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond
Christie's is going to auction a rare triangular-shaped 10.95 carat fancy vivid blue diamond. The diamond is paired with a white diamond on a gold band designed by Bulgari. Christie's says the ring is expected to achieve in excess of $12 million.
The ring is being offered by a private European collector who has kept the ring in his family for almost 40 years. According to family tradition, the ring was given as a gift from the collector to his wife in celebration of the birth of their first baby boy.
Rahul Kadakia, Head of Jewelry for Christie's Americas said, "The appearance of this sensational jewel on the market is causing a huge stir amongst top jewelry collectors worldwide. Fancy Vivid blue diamonds of this size are among the most sought-after of colored diamonds and remain extremely difficult to find, given the scarcity of natural colored rough. This ring's exceptional quality, rarity and size combined with the coveted imprimatur of the house of BVLGARI make this upcoming sale a truly special event in the world of jewelry and one that is certain to make auction history."
