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The Golconda Blue

 

The Largest Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond

Ever Offered at Auction 

Christie’s Specialists uncover Royal Indian provenance

Geneva 14 May Magnificent Jewels Auction

 

Left: Fancy vivid blue pear shaped diamond of 23.24 carats, set by JAR, estimate:  $35- 50 million

Right: Sanyogitabai Devi of Indore (1914-1937), H.H. The Maharani of Indore, wearing the Golconda Blue

mounted in an Art Deco Mauboussin  sautoir, Portrait by Bernard Boutet de Monvel (1881-1949)

GLOBAL – Christie’s is proud to present The Golconda Blue—the largest Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond ever to be offered at auction. Weighing an extraordinary 23.24 carats, this superb historic gemstone will headline Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale, taking place live on 14 May 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva, with an estimate of $35 - 50 million. The Golconda Blue, perfectly mounted in a ring by JAR, is a true masterpiece with its recently uncovered royal provenance, mesmerizing colour, and sensational size.  It ranks among the rarest and most important diamonds ever discovered throughout history.

     

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    Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Marking one month to go before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on 26 July, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) launches “Sport. And More than Sport” – a new Olympic brand platform. It will debut with an uplifting short film that encapsulates the unique spirit and feeling of the Olympic Games, which will air globally across the Olympic Media Rights-Holder (MRH) network and Olympic digital platforms and will run throughout Paris 2024 and beyond.

     

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    "Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better.

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    ROLLS-ROYCE UNVEILS LA ROSE NOIRE: THE FIRST DROPTAIL COACHBUILD COMMISSION

     

     

    20.08.2023 - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is privileged to present Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail, a dark, daring and dramatic coachbuilt masterpiece.


     First of four unique Rolls-Royce Droptail commissions, named ‘La Rose Noire’

    Inspired by romance and the allure of the Black Baccara rose

    Incorporates most complex expression of parquetry in Rolls-Royce history

    1,603 wood pieces hand-finished and hand-placed over almost two-year period

    New exterior paint process required 150 iterations to perfect

    Matching Champagne Chest commissioned to stage client’s exclusive vintage

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    “Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is a love story, thoughtfully captured and stunningly projected onto the canvas of a Rolls-Royce motor car. It is an expression of the deep and passionate partnership between a husband and wife who are the heads of a prominent international family – to be part of their remarkable story is a privilege. Furthermore, La Rose Noire Droptail stands as a testament to our brand’s relentless pursuit of perfection, where artistry and the vision of a single client truly harmonise. In every detail of this historic commission, there are echoes of both Rolls-Royce’s rich heritage and the commissioning clients’ character, from its captivating yet formidable form to its flawless and elegant romantic gestures. La Rose Noire Droptail, like the remarkable clients who dared to make such a potent and contemporary statement, will be written into Rolls-Royce history forever.”
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    LONDON’S FLAGSHIP SUMMER ART FAIR RETURNS FOR A THIRD EDITION.

     

    A unique blend of British quintessence and hand-picked treasures from around the world,

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    Royal Chelsea Hospital, London | 26th June – 1st July 2025

     


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    This summer,The Treasure House Fair will return to the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea for a festival of art, culture and gastronomy. Taking place from 26th June through to 1st of July, London’s much anticipated summer art fair will bring together 70 internationally renowned exhibitors in the fields of fine art, furniture, antiquities, jewellery, watches and classic cars.

     

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    “The brief was for a masculine design that was also timeless and elegant,” says Thijs Orth, designer at Studio De Voogt. “The predominantly straight lines and bold forms are combined with subtly nuanced surfaces that catch the light and make the whole yacht interesting to look at. As always, we collaborated very closely with the engineers to make sure everything worked as it should.”

     

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