New York – Bonhams is pleased to present its much-anticipated New York Jewels auction on December 8, 2025. Leading the sale is an exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond – arguably one of the most coveted gemstones in the world. Renowned for their rarity and beauty, and historically associated with wealth, power, and mystery, blue diamond's hold a timeless allure and are among the most sought-after gemstones in the world. Hailing from a distinguished private collection, Bonhams is thrilled to bring this extraordinarily rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond to the market for the first time, marking an exciting moment for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

The rare Fancy Vivid blue diamond ring heading to auction is designed around a captivating pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue diamond of VVS1 clarity, Type IIb, weighing 3.13 carats. The exceptional diamond is presented with a pre-sale estimate of US$3,500,000–5,500,000.

Caroline Morrissey, Bonhams SVP and Head of Jewelry, US, commented: "New York Jewels has an impressive selection of jewels and the star of the sale is undoubtedly the 3.13 carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond.  This gemstone is remarkably rare in size, clarity, and color, and boasts impeccable provenance. We are delighted to present it to the world."

New York Jewels also presents a curated selection of jewels from leading fine jewelry houses including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, David Webb, René Boivin, Verdura, Buccellati, Carvin and Van Cleef & Arpels, highlights include:

• A Tiffany & Co. diamond ring, centering an emerald-cut diamond of D color, weighing 10.08 carats. Offered with an estimate US$350,000-550,000.

• An important sapphire and diamond ring. Centering a cushion-shaped "royal blue" sapphire of Kashmir origin, weighing 6.92 carats set within an openwork mount accented by two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 2.34 and 2.62 carats respectively. Offered with an estimate of US$300,000-500,000.

• A pair of emerald, colored diamond and diamond earclips. Each centering an emerald-cut emerald of Colombia origin, weighing 5.15 and 5.59 carats respectively set within a surround of alternating oval-shaped diamonds with yellow tint and pear-shaped diamonds. Offered with an estimate of US$200,000-300,000.

• A Fancy pink-purple diamond and diamond ring. Centering a radiant-cut Fancy Pink-Purple diamond weighing 2.66 carats, surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, within a mounting of oval, marquise-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Offered with an estimate of US$180,000-280,000.

• A sapphire and diamond brooch, centering a pear-shaped sapphire of Burma origin, weighing 20.82 carats, surrounded by a row of old European and old mine-cut diamonds, within a detachable frame of sunburst design, set with baguette-cut diamonds with an estimated total diamond weight of 27.30 carats. Offered with an estimate of US$280,000-300,000.

• A Tiffany & Co. tourmaline and diamond 'Bird on a Rock' brooch pendant necklace conversion. Designed as a bird with a pink sapphire eye, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, standing on top of a cushion-cut tourmaline weighing approximately 52.49 carats. Convertible into a pendant suspended from a similarly designed necklace accented by marquise-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamonds, by a round brilliant-cut diamond-set bail attachment. Offered with an estimate of US$45,000-65,000.