The 23-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, set to headline Christie’s May jewelry auction, was expected to sell for as much as $50 million.
Piece of the Week: Buddha Mama’s Lantern Box Ring
Symbols, enamel and a major blue zircon contribute to the maximalist drama of this Buddha Mama ring.

All of the elements that make a Buddha Mama piece so distinctive are represented in this Piece of the Week ring: a major gemstone, rich gold, a heavy dose of enamel and plenty of symbols.
The Miami-based brand debuted this “Lantern Box” ring earlier this month at the Couture show in Las Vegas, among a case chock-full of new goodies in the Design Atelier.
The 20-karat yellow gold ring features a 7.94-carat blue zircon and is adorned with white enamel and diamond accents. It retails for $13,900.
For wholesale or retail inquiries, contact info@buddhamama.com, and be sure to take a peek at the below snap from Buddha Mama’s Instagram, in which the Lantern Box ring is pictured on the far left among a bevy of spectacular styles.
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