Its remarkable size, charming shape, and unusual blue tone, place it among the most important and most expensive diamonds in the world
One of the rarest diamonds in the world is an auction, with an expected starting amount of £ 15m.
The Mediterranean Blue It is a vibrant blue diamond that weighs more than ten carats. Its stone is one of the rarest stones in the world. Only 0.5% of diamonds worldwide belong to this category.
The unusual shade of the stone, which is caused by traces of boron and further highlighted by cutting it*, is “A remarkable example of one of the rarest color sensations that can exist in a diamond”say experts.
Mediterranean Blue was made by a 31.94 -carat rough diamond discovered in the mine Cullinan to South Africa in 2023 and was formed into a “modified bridle” (after a cutting process*) six months.
From Cullinan Mine is many of the most famous diamonds in the world, including the Great Star in Africa, 530 carats, which is the largest colorless diamond in the world.
The famous diamond will first go out on the market at Sotheby’s High Jewelry Sale to GenevaMay 13th.
The diamond will be presented in a special exhibition to be hosted at the Art Foundation Bassam freiha In the island’s cultural district Saadiyat, the so -called ‘Island of Happiness’ at Abu Dhabi.
Will then be presented at Wallthe Hong Kong and New York before selling it to Geneva.
The Gemological Institute of America has described Mediterranean Blue as “Symbol of the eternal miracles of nature”.
“Its natural beauty, enhanced by the ability of the ‘master’ cutter*, is magnificent, as is its blue color, so rare.”he says.
Sotheby’s jewelry leader, Quig bruning stated: “The Mediterranean Blue represents one of the rarest diamonds of nature. Any diamond with vibrant blue shades is a discovery that is worth celebrating, but such an exciting discovery as this, especially over 10 carats, is a fact that is worthy of news.
The remarkable size, charming shape and blue color of the Mediterranean Blue ocean, place it among the most important blue diamonds on the market in recent years. ”
“We are also excited to announce the sale of such an excellent diamond to the art institution Bassam freihawhose architectural beauty fits perfectly with such a rare gem. “
*The diamonds in their original form have a blurry look and altered sides. To get a shine, they must take a specific shape (that is, cut) and then polish. The plan to be cut is determined by many factors, such as their original size and shape, as well as maintaining as many carats as possible. Another factor is how high demand is in each type of cutting. The quality of diamond cutting determines their price. A well -cut diamond reflects the light to the maximum. In order to highlight the beauty of the diamond, the surfaces must be symmetrical so that the light passes through the diamond and to be reflected.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
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