Exhibition: 9–10 April 2025 • Abu Dhabi


S otheby’s is proud to exhibit one of the most important blue diamonds to emerge in recent years, alongside an array of coloured diamonds – in a spectacular showcase of nature’s most precious gemstone. This event marks Sotheby’s first public exhibition in Abu Dhabi since 2009.

Taking place at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, an architectural marvel and visionary not-for-profit situated on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, Sotheby’s exhibition presents some of the world’s most astounding diamonds. This peerless treasure has enchanted and fascinated across the centuries as a timeless symbol of love, power and beauty.

At the heart of the collection is ‘The Mediterranean Blue,’ a supremely rare and exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue diamond weighing 10.03 carats. This unique gem will take centre-stage in Geneva during Sotheby’s sale of High Jewellery on 13 May and comes to the market for the first time.


Pictured from left to right: The Golden Canary, 303.10 carat. The Mediterranean Blue, 10.03 carat. The Dessert Rose, 31.68 carat.

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Location:
Bassam Freiha Foundation, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Hours:
9–10 April 2025 | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

To attend the exhibition please RSVP below.

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Educational Tour Details

We will offer daily guided tours led by our specialists, who will guide guests through the exhibition and provide in-depth information about the diamonds.

Led by Quig Bruning, Head of Jewels, Americas & EMEA
Paul Redmayne, Luxury Sales Jewellery
Graeme Thompson, Senior International Specialist Jewellery

Dates & Times:

9 April | 11:00 AM
9 April | 5:30 PM
10 April | 11:00 AM
10 April | 5:30 PM

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