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Let’s talk about an expensive diamond…one diamond in particular. Here’s a hint…It‘s historic, brilliant, rare and (drum roll, please) here’s the big clue: It’s blue. By now, we already know what you’re thinking…you’ve already got the answer. Any fool would know that this would have to refer to the famous Hope diamond. To this, we must respectfully say to you: Wrong!

To be perfectly fair… of course, you would think of the Hope diamond! After all, it meets all of the criteria: Big, blue and terribly expensive. However, let us explain: On December 10, 2008 , another historic blue gem; The Wittelsbach diamond, was auctioned off at Christie’s of London, for a cool , (now get this)…$24.3 million dollars! This is the largest amount of cash ever obtained from any London jewelry auction.

Now this is one “serious” diamond! After an obviously intense bidding session, the gorgeous, VS2 quality, bluish gray, 35.36 carat diamond was purchased by one earnest jeweller: A Mr. Laurence Graff. The diamond is rich in history; as the stone’s existence was first recorded in the 17^th century. The blue beauty, which is fashioned in a pattern closely resembling what is now called a “cushion” cut, is initially believed to be of Indian origin, and was originally included in the dowry of King Philip IV of Spain’s daughter, Infanta Margarita Teresa.

After playing a onetime role as part of the crown jewels of both Austria, then subsequently Bavaria; and then after a mysterious disappearance, it finally landed in a private collection; where it rested for over 80 years…until the historic December sale; leaving the rest of us to wonder: Just where will it end up next?

This post provided by DanforthDiamond.com, experts in engagement rings and diamonds.