Bonhams New York to Auction Rare 3.13-Carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond in December 2025
A 3.13-carat pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue diamond with VVS1 clarity and Type IIb classification will be offered at Bonhams New York Jewels auction on December 8, 2025. The gemstone, originating from a distinguished private collection, carries a pre-sale estimate of $3.5–5.5 million. Blue diamonds are celebrated for their extreme rarity and have long been linked to wealth and power. This marks the first time this particular stone has been available on the market. Caroline Morrissey serves as Bonhams SVP and Head of the department. The auction house anticipates significant interest from collectors and connoisseurs for this headline lot.
Key facts
- Bonhams New York Jewels auction is scheduled for December 8, 2025.
- The headline lot is a 3.13-carat pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue diamond.
- The diamond has VVS1 clarity and is classified as Type IIb.
- It carries a pre-sale estimate of US$3,500,000–5,500,000.
- The gemstone comes from a distinguished private collection.
- This is the first time this specific diamond has been offered on the market.
- Blue diamonds are noted for their rarity and historical associations with wealth and power.
- Caroline Morrissey is Bonhams SVP and Head of the relevant department.
Entities
Artists
- Caroline Morrissey
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- New York
- United States