22 million euros for Mellon Blue - what's behind it?
News / Story
The famous blue diamond "Mellon Blue" was auctioned in Geneva for 20.525 million Swiss francs (around 22 million euros). The gemstone has 9.51 carats, is classified as Fancy Vivid Blue and is considered one of the rarest stones of its kind. Once owned by art collector Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, it is now one of the most expensive blue diamonds ever sold.
Relevance for the target group
The sale shows once again that colored diamonds are the supreme discipline in the field of luxurious investments. They are rare, sought-after and hardly subject to the usual market fluctuations. Blue tones in particular have been achieving top prices for years - a trend that has been confirmed once again with this record.
Mini guide / Classification
What makes Mellion Blue so special?
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Fancy Vivid Blue: the highest rating for color saturation
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Internally Flawless: almost perfect purity
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Historical provenance: provenance has a strong value-enhancing effect
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Market scarcity: Colored diamonds are mined less frequently
Market outlook:
Despite economic uncertainties, the market for exceptional stones remains stable. Experts assume that price records like this will continue to attract investors.
