A Diamond Worthy of the Millennium

Hong Kong | April 2016

Offered for sale from an Asian private collection, ‘De Beers Millennium Jewel 4’, a rare and superb Oval-shaped Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond weighing 10.10 carats (Est. HK$235 – 280 million / US$30 – 35 million), is one of twelve rare diamonds - eleven blue and one colourless – that form the world-renowned De Beers Millennium Jewels collection unveiled in 2000 in celebration of the millennium.  At 10.10 carats, it is the largest oval-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction.

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