Rare 9.5 Carat 'Mellon Blue' Diamond Expected to Sell for $20-30 Million
Inside EditionOctober 20, 20251 min98,727 views
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- π A rare 9.5-carat blue diamond, known as the 'Mellon Blue', is set to be auctioned by Christie's in Geneva.
- π‘ The diamond is named after its original owner, Rachel Mellon.
- π¨ It was last publicly seen in 2014 and has since been set into a ring, a mounting the auction house has chosen to keep.
Auction and Value
- π° Christie's estimates the 'Mellon Blue' diamond could fetch between $20 and $30 million at auction.
- π The auction house highlights the diamond's rich, deep blue hue and rarity as key factors contributing to its high estimated value.
- π― While loose stones offer buyers mounting choices, this particular diamond's existing setting is considered appealing.
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