NEW YORK, NY.- Christie's presents The Azure Blue, an exceptional 31.62‑carat fancy blue, pear‑shaped diamond that will be a leading highlight of the upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction, to be held live at Rockefeller Center on June 9th.

A masterpiece of rarity and refinement, The Azure Blue is the largest of its kind offered for sale at auction and estimated at $6,500,000–8,500,000. Presented by Christie's market‑leading Jewelry Department in collaboration with The Fine Art Group, an independent global advisory firm renowned for its expertise, scholarship, and market insight, this exceptional stone stands among the most significant fancy blue diamonds to appear on the market in recent years.

Graded by the Gemological Institute of America as natural color, fancy blue, potentially Internally Flawless, the stone represents one of the most significant fancy blue diamonds to appear on the market in recent years. Blue diamonds of this size, purity, and tone are extraordinarily scarce. With global supply diminishing and collector demand intensifying, the market for top‑quality colored diamonds has seen unprecedented growth.

Set elegantly in a ring, the diamond's color is notable for its exceptional uniformity, placing it among the finest examples of its type. Its appearance at auction marks a significant moment for the category and underscores Christie's long‑standing leadership in presenting the world's most important colored diamonds.

Claibourne Poindexter, Head of Jewelry, Americas comments:“With its striking color, exceptional size, and elegant shape, The Azure Blue is a rare masterpiece of nature. As the largest Fancy Blue diamond ever offered at auction, Christie's is honored to present this superb stone to a new generation of collectors this June.”

The Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in New York, in the heart of Rockefeller Center, with additional important highlights to be announced in the coming weeks.