Geneva is poised for a major upswing in the colored gemstone category. A ring with a 6.95-carat Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink center diamond will go under the hammer at the November Phillips auction. An object that could just as easily serve as an engagement ring in the high-jewelry segment. This ring combines parameters that rarely appear on the market and, by definition, sets high price expectations. It's not a precursor to "the next pink." It's a piece that could set the narrative for the rest of the season.
4C parameters and documentation
Color: Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink (GIA)
Weight: 6.95 ct
Cleanliness: to be completed from the catalogue
Cut and setting: central stone on the ring, triangular diamonds on the sides (flanks)
Certificate: GIA (catalog number)
Auction: parameters
Auction house: Phillips, Geneva Jewels Auction: V
Place and date: Hôtel Président, Geneva, November 10, 2025
Estimate: approximately $9,000,000
Status: pre-sale analysis (result will be announced after the auction)
Market context
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Scale and saturation. Fancy Vivid is the ultimate in color intensity; at nearly seven carats, it's truly rare.
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The Geneva Scene. Geneva traditionally attracts serious players and fosters ambitious estimates in the colored diamond segment.
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Comparisons. In this price range, color and mass are the primary factors that determine the price; the brand's signature is secondary to the stone's characteristics, although a good setting enhances the appearance.
What to check before bidding
– Color stability in different lighting conditions (daylight D65, warm, mixed); Vivid should “hold” its intensity.
– Proportions and depth of cut for face-up color and scintillation.
– Fluorescence and its effect on perception.
– Frame ergonomics: mounting height, mounting method, comfort of wearing with a ring. If you're considering using it as an engagement ring, pay attention to the crown height and the ergonomics of the band—Vivid likes light, but a setting that's too high can be less practical for everyday use.
Quick data
Color: Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink
Weight: 6.95 ct
Cleanliness: to be completed
Cut and setting: central stone flanked by triangular diamonds
Certificate: GIA
Auction house and country: Phillips, Geneva, Switzerland
Estimate: approximately $9,000,000
Status: pre-auction (November 10, 2025)
Application: high-jewelry, possible engagement ring.
Summary
The top color category combined with a weight of nearly 7 ct is a recipe for high expectations. If the result approaches the estimate, we'll get another signal that the pink diamond segment remains hot, and that top-shelf parameters hold their own regardless of the cycle.
Source: https://www.phillips.com/auction/CH060425
https://www.jewellermagazine.com/Article/14543/Pink-diamonds-lead-the-way-amid-auction-excitement?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2025/10/06/695-carat-fancy-vivid-purplish-pink-diamond-could-fetch-9-million/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.diamondworld.net/news/rare-695-carat-fancy-vivid-purplish-pink-diamond-to-lead-phillips-geneva-jewels-auction
