Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva on Wednesday delivered historic results and multiple headline moments, solidifying its status as one of the premier global jewelry sales of the year.
A Perfect Sale
The event, held at the Hotel des Bergues, featured 115 lots—all of which sold, making it a “white glove” sale, a rare distinction in the world of high jewelry auctions. The total sale volume exceeded $72.3 million, with an impressive 77 lots surpassing their high estimates, a further sign of exceptional market demand for rare jewels.
Star of the Show: A Record-Breaking Deep Blue Diamond
The crown jewel of the auction was a 6.24-carat fancy deep blue diamond ring. After five minutes of intense bidding, the potentially flawless stone with VVS2 clarity sold for over $12.7 million, setting a new auction record for price per carat for a deep blue diamond—more than $2 million per carat.
Buyer: Moussaieff Jewellers
The winning bid came from Moussaieff Jewellers, the prestigious, family-owned high jewelry house based in London. Renowned for acquiring ultra-rare gemstones, the firm serves an elite clientele that includes Middle Eastern royalty, high-profile politicians, global celebrities, and affluent collectors, particularly in Israel.
Alisa Moussaieff, who co-founded the company with her late husband Shlomo Moussaieff, confirmed that the blue diamond will join the company’s exclusive private collection. Moussaieff is no stranger to such landmark acquisitions, already owning the 6.04-carat flawless Moussaieff Blue Diamond and the 5.11-carat Moussaieff Red Diamond, the largest known red diamond in the world.
A Milestone Moment for the Market
With all lots sold and numerous records broken, Christie’s Geneva 2025 Magnificent Jewels sale highlights the continued strength and depth of the global luxury jewelry market, especially at the ultra-rare and colored diamond level. The sale also affirms Moussaieff’s dominance in the acquisition and preservation of the world’s most exceptional gems.
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