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Oppenheimer Blue

The Oppenheimer Blue is a legendary diamond named for its previous owner Sir Philip Oppenheimer. With its classical emerald cut, the diamond  also has the highest color rating of “vivid.”

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With blue diamonds being so rare and treasured, it was no surprise that this diamond was sold for millions of dollars. In 2016, the 14.6-carat blue diamond was auctioned off at Christie’s in Geneva for $57.5 million. It was the most expensive jewel sold at auction until the Pink Star diamond was sold the following year.

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