Sotheby’s to Auction Fancy Vivid Blue and Pink Diamond Rings

By Erika W.

Dubbed “An Explosion of Colours,” Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale highlights fancy vivid blue and pink diamonds. On April 3, 2012, an 8.01-carat emerald-cut fancy vivid blue diamond will lead Sotheby’s sale. The blue diamond ring is expected to fetch between $11.5 and $14 million and is considered the largest emerald-cut vivid blue to appear at auction for several years.

The sale also includes two pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond rings of 3.28 and 5.03 carats and a notable 5.00-carat double rose-cut fancy vivid blue diamond ring.

5.03 carat Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond with an 8.02 carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond to be auctioned at Sotheby's on April 3, 2012
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The 5.03-carat pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond ring is expected to fetch between $5.4 and $6.7 million. The 8.01-carat fancy vivid blue diamond ring will lead Sotheby’s sale on April 3, 2012. The blue diamond ring has a selling estimate of $11.5-14 million.

3.28 carat fancy vivid pink diamond ring
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This 3.28-carat fancy vivid pink diamond with internally flawless clarity is expected to sell for $2.8-3.6 million.

5.00 carat fancy vivid blue double rose cut diamond ring
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While it is more common to see rose-cut colorless diamonds, fancy color rose-cuts are increasing in popularity. This 5.00-carat double rose-cut fancy vivid blue diamond ring expected to fetch between $4 and $4.5 million.