As 2019 kicks off, there was a ton of colored diamonds news from across the world. Let's take a look at some of the diamond industry trends from 2018, how pink diamonds are becoming one of the hottest investments of 2019, and how colored diamonds have outperformed stocks and bonds! 

2018 came and went, and while no diamond managed to break the record set by the Pink Star during 2017, there were plenty jaw dropping stones that managed to “wow” audiences and set headlines in the year that passed.

The Pink Legacy Diamond

The top diamonds sold during 2018 were:

• A 50.47 Carat Colorless Diamond Ring, by Harry Winston
• The Fancy Intense Blue Diamond Ring
• The Farnese Blue Diamond
• A 50.39 Carat Colorless Diamond Ring
• A 51.71 Carat Colorless Diamond Ring
• The Pink Diamond Heart Pendant
• A 5 Carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and Diamond Ring
• The Bulgary Blue Diamond Ring
• The Moussaieff Blue and Pink Diamond Necklace
• The Pink Legacy Diamond

The eponymous Graff Diamonds Company was founded in 1960 by Laurence Graff and soon became known as one of the premier diamond houses of the world. He was principally known only to most rarefied of buyers such as the Sultan of Brunei, Elizabeth Taylor, members of the Royal House of Saud, and an assortment of billionaires. As such, Mr. Graff has held some of the most expensive colored diamonds, such as the Graff Pink.

Sotheby’s held their Autumn Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Sale last week, October 3^rd, in Hong Kong. Synonymous with quality and value, the auction house managed to deliver once again by hosting a spectacular selection of rare colored diamonds.

Let's take a look at some of our top picks (and coincidentally, the top 5 most expensive colored diamonds sold.) Without further delay, let’s begin.