Golconda blue diamond heads to auction in Geneva on May 14, 2025

The Golconda Blue, a blue diamond historically owned by the Maharajas of Indore and Baroda, is set to make its auction debut at Christie’s “Magnificent Jewels” sale in Geneva on May 14.

Once part of India’s royal treasure, the 23.24-carat Golconda Blue diamond will make its auction debut at Christie’s Geneva, estimated at up to $50 million

Weighing 23.24 carats, the vivid blue diamond, mounted in a contemporary ring designed by renowned Parisian jeweller JAR is estimated with an auction value that ranges between $35 million and $50 million, according to Christie’s.  

“Exceptional noble gems of this caliber come to market once in a lifetime,” said Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s International Head of Jewelry, as quoted by news agency PTI.