Oppenheimer Blue
| Weight | 14.62 carats (2.924 g) |
|---|---|
| Color | Fancy Vivid Blue |
| Cut | Rectangle |
| Owner | Unknown (was Philip Oppenheimer) |
| Estimated value | $50.6 million |
The Oppenheimer Blue is a 14.62-carat (2.924 g) vivid blue diamond that in May 2016 became the most expensive jewel ever sold at auction.[1]
The diamond was named for its previous owner Philip Oppenheimer.[2] It is cut into a rectangle and is set into a ring designed by Fulco di Verdura.[3] The Oppenheimer Blue is the largest fancy vivid blue diamond classified by the Gemological Institute of America ever sold at auction; it sold at Christie's in Geneva in May 2016 for US$ 50.6 million (GBP 34.7m; 56.83m SFr). Two telephone bidders had competed for the diamond; the identity of the purchaser is not publicly known.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Oppenheimer Blue diamond sets new auction record". BBC News Online. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "The Oppenheimer Blue — a 'legendary' diamond". Christie's. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Geneva Magnificent Jewels - Lot 242". Christie's. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Oppenheimer Blue diamond sells for world record at auction". The Guardian. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.