If you had to spend $50,000 on a diamond ...

[kmoro]

For some reason I thought this would be a fun question to ask. It is not my budget, lol.

If you had to spend $50,000 USD on a diamond, what would you buy?

 

[lovedogs]

https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10771

THIS ONE ALL DAY!

Although this one is also tempting:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4108677.htm

 

[Demon]

I would add a few extra thousand and get this

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...y-vivid-green-si2-trilliant-diamond-gia-r7205

 

[Starfacet]

https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10771

THIS ONE ALL DAY!

YES

 

[dk168]

An OEC or a bigger EC.

DK

 

[kmoro]

I would add a few extra thousand and get this

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...y-vivid-green-si2-trilliant-diamond-gia-r7205

Gorgeous but so small at .19! I couldn’t see a price ... how much does this little beauty sell for?

 

[Gussie]

4ct, I-J, VS ACA

Maybe this https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3993381.htm

 

[Demon]

Gorgeous but so small at .19! I couldn’t see a price ... how much does this little beauty sell for?

$53000

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I can't post a specific diamond but it would be the largest brown/purple/pink I could find

 

[TreeScientist]

Best Argyle diamond I could find for $50k. Something like this:
https://www.leibish.com/pink-diamonds/fancy-vivid-pink-3p-cushion-39428

There's always a little wiggle room with Leibish's prices, so could get it down below $50k.

If someone forced me to spend $50k on a diamond, I would use it as an investment opportunity and buy a diamond that would likely hold its value. Rough production from the Argyle mine is dwindling, so prices for Argyle diamonds will likely continue to go up or at least remain stable.

 

[AV_]

A deep-ish yellow - signed...

 

[diamondnewbieny]

It would be OEC, August vintage or yellow diamond for me.

 

[ecf8503]

antique emerald / elongated asscher

 

[OoohShiny]

A 2.5-3ct D-E VVS Yoram vintage asscher or Octavia... (if 50-large is enough to cover that! lol)

 

[KristyDarling]

Fun question! I have what I want in terms of big diamonds (for now, anyway! ) but I'd probably use the 50K to collect as many antique pieces as would fit in the budget! In order of preference:

- Crowned or bowed heart ring (preferably twin hearts!)
- Flat-cut garnet band
- Diamond toi et moi ring
- Diamond tiara ring
- Gold and black enamel mourning band
- Watch chain choker with T-bar

ETA: But if I *had* to spend it on a single diamond, I'd get the biggest I-J color emerald cut I could afford!

 

[lovedogs]

I take it back about the CBI or ACA, though both are amazing.

I would get a brown/pink stone, like this (sold already, but OH MY GOD)

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...ellow-brown-vs2-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-r6246


Or any of these:
https://www.leibish.com/champagne-diamonds/fancy-pink-brown-oval-39123
https://www.leibish.com/champagne-diamonds/fancy-orange-brown-round-37751

 

[OcnGypZ]

I'd have Yoram cut an Octavia for me.. but I think I'd have to cough up some more cash.

 

[joelly]

This!!!

A 2.5-3ct D-E VVS Yoram vintage asscher or Octavia... (if 50-large is enough to cover that! lol)

I'd have Yoram cut an Octavia for me.. but I think I'd have to cough up some more cash.

Or I’d buy the 3.54 ct OMC from Yoram’s website (No I haven’t inquire how much but I have recently bitten by OMC’s bug).

 

[elizat]

antique emerald / elongated asscher

Same! The bigger a step cut the better you can see the steps. At least that's how I'd justify it!

 

[cflutist]

I'd get me a mongo FIY ring to match my FIY bracelet and pendant.

 

[jbake]

I’d want something like this: 3ish ct F-G color, eyeclean emerald cut. Then set it with trapezoids or tapered baguettes and it would be my dream ring

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...MONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=sameTab

 

[Dancing Fire]

I'll let you know when I have the $50k.

 

[ponyrider]

The biggest, nicest round brilliant I could find!! I would set it in a 6 prong platinum setting and add a platinum and diamond band I prefer a bit of color in my stones because I think it gives it depth. I have simple, but expensive taste!

 

[diamondnewbieny]

Omg, this thread made me pull the trigger! I am going to buy a light yellow diamond!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I would buy the best pre-loved OEC ring I could for $35,000 and donate the rest to an animal charity.

 

[bludiva]

Omg, this thread made me pull the trigger! I am going to buy a light yellow diamond!

I really love the light yellows (M-Z) and I don't know why happy hunting!!!

 

[Magpie4426]

I'd get this https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4109827.htm

and spend the left-over cash on a something from Cartier... either another Love cuff, or a Ballon Bleu. Hmm, dreaming is fun

 

[xxxxxx]

I would get this Canera European Round
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104102803001-2.902-h-si1-old-european-cut

Or an AVR with similiar specs

 

[TweetyBird23]

I would pay the wire price

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4054989.htm

 

[TweetyBird23]

I'd get this https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4109827.htm

and spend the left-over cash on a something from Cartier... either another Love cuff, or a Ballon Bleu. Hmm, dreaming is fun

Ah, I think you are getting the better deal with your selection than mine! https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4054989.htm