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Somebody's gotta buy this stone, "If I won the lottery" edition
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Am I crazy or is 820k a suprisingly low price for a 4.4ct deep bluish green diamond, all natural according to GIA? Considering it only has a GIA brief, maybe it has some major clarity issues. An interesting stone nonetheless.
Same. I'm really surprised by the prices being thrown around. The vendors are also usually quite keen to know where I'm from which makes me think that they are 100% pricing according to what they think each individual can pay.
For sure, there is going to be a floor that they won't go below. But the discretionary part irritates me. Does it mean that they're going to give me more guarantees and better service? Doubt so
4 ct., Sri Lankan, unheated "vivid blue" sapphire. USD21,000
Hi Lilith,
I know it's more than a year later, but curious who the seller is?
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Am I crazy or is 820k a suprisingly low price for a 4.4ct deep bluish green diamond, all natural according to GIA? Considering it only has a GIA brief, maybe it has some major clarity issues. An interesting stone nonetheless.
That is “cheap” for such a stone.
Love the stone, but that setting overwhelms it.
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Am I crazy or is 820k a suprisingly low price for a 4.4ct deep bluish green diamond, all natural according to GIA? Considering it only has a GIA brief, maybe it has some major clarity issues. An interesting stone nonetheless.
I'm also surprised by the low price.
But pave diamonds mounted upside down?
A zillion culets pointing in every direction, begging to be chipped and scratching everything your hand glances against?
Really?
I find the look to be jarring and disturbing.
Brings to mind brass knuckles or that medieval torture device, the mace.
Oh well, c'est la vie.
Bugattis and Birken bags are easily replaced.
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I'm also surprised by the low price.
But pave diamonds mounted upside down?
A zillion culets pointing in every direction, begging to be chipped and scratching everything your hand glances against?
Really?
I find the look to be jarring and disturbing.
Brings to mind brass knuckles or that medieval torture device, the mace.
Oh well, c'est la vie.
Bugattis and Birken bags are easily replaced.
Oh wow, didn’t even realize those were cutlets sticking up. Reminds me of an armadillo!! Lol!
Some rings are way too over the top. For example, gorgeous gem, but if I want a satellite dish, I’ll mount it on my roof. Lol!
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More FCD madness...
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IIRC the purple pear shape is a 0.7+ct vivid purple and the trillion green is a 2+ct vivid green...
Optimum Diamonds LLC on Instagram: "The collection…"
342 likes, 24 comments - optimumdiamondsnyc on November 12, 2021: "The collection…".
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IIRC the purple pear shape is a 0.7+ct vivid purple and the trillion green is a 2+ct vivid green...
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4.x ct heated Sri Lankan sapphire, in platinum with diamonds. Absolutely sublime. Super velvetty and more cornflower like in person.
So pretty, where is this beauty listed at.
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Lang’s Antiques!
Gem 4.57 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring - AGL
Whether from Kashmir, Burma, or anywhere else, sapphires simply do not come any bluer than this truly magnificent specimen. Weighing 4.57 carats, the glorious gemstone casts an intense, silky, cobalt/royal blue color (virtually indistinguishable from the finest Kashmir sapphires) from within an...
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This 6ct flame spinel has been posted by multiple Asia-based IG vendors:
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Every time it pops on my feed I get butterflies.
Heres most of the the pics
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Heres most of the the pics
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One more...
I've stalked this black opal for years. I'm sure some here have seen it. I don't think I've seen a better one barring harlequin/super rare patterns (but I'd be happy to be proven wrong). One other comes to mind, but it was in freeform shape while this is a more desirable oval cab.
Video is in the listing.
It was listed for 60k for the longest time.
5.24ct, 12.88 x 9.15 x 6.43mm
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I've stalked this black opal for years. I'm sure some here have seen it. I don't think I've seen a better one barring harlequin/super rare patterns (but I'd be happy to be proven wrong). One other comes to mind, but it was in freeform shape while this is a more desirable oval cab.
Video is in the listing.
It was listed for 60k for the longest time.
5.24ct, 12.88 x 9.15 x 6.43mm
N1 - 5.24CTS QUALITY RED ON BLACK OPAL STONE INV-
Black Opal 12.88 x 9.15 x 6.43mm 5.24 cts Auction #1126616 Opal Auctions
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That's a gorgeous opal. This harlequin does it for me because of the paraiba blues. The gaudy gaudy ring showcasing it isn't bad either.
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Karen Suen Fine Jewellery on Instagram: "Explosion of colors with yet another fiery black opal, adorned with paraiba, diamond and sapphires from “Colourful” collection ••••••••••••• #KarenSuen #KarenSuenFineJewellery #Designer #BespokeJewels #Precio
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Wow! Almost worth getting a heated stone when it's that lovely!
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So how does this story end?!
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Can't help myself.
35ct unheated Burmese ruby 40+m USD
That's larger and allegedly more valuable than any auction house ruby as far as I know.
Can make a bootleg version with rubellite though!
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35ct unheated Burmese ruby 40+m USD
That's larger and allegedly more valuable than any auction house ruby as far as I know.
Can make a bootleg version with rubellite though!
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And amazingly if you posted this terrible photo here as a should-I-buy, everyone would say how dead and brown it looks! This is why one photo is almost useless.
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Found another video and studio shot of the above ruby
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TRACEY ELLISON on Instagram: "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to film this @philippe.petra 35 carat Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby... probably worth around $40
4,306 likes, 107 comments - thediamondsgirl on October 8, 2020: "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to film this @philippe.petra 35 carat Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby... probably worth around $40 million...
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Found another video and studio shot of the above ruby
TRACEY ELLISON on Instagram: "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to film this @philippe.petra 35 carat Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby... probably worth around $40
4,306 likes, 107 comments - thediamondsgirl on October 8, 2020: "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to film this @philippe.petra 35 carat Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby... probably worth around $40 million...
Is it going to auction?
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Dont think so currently. It's owned by a high jewelery house called Philippe Petra. They have some insane stuff. The site is a little bare so their IG account/tag offers a better glimpse into their higher end stuff.
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If I win the lottery, I want something like these. Some lucky soul‘s walking around wearing these fabulous earrings! I will have these suckers replicated. Yes siree, all 22.50 ct of these amaze-balls!!
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Victorian Diamond Earrings at 1stDibs
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - Stunning Old European cut brilliant diamond earrings. 11.30 carat & 11.20 carat old European brilliants set in double claw style. Oxidized silver and 14k
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I think we are officially in the "which lottery are we talking about?" part of this thread
If we won the lottery of life and were borne to that family who bought their daughter the Blue Moon diamond...
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I think we are officially in the "which lottery are we talking about?" part of this thread
All of them.
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I want this demantoid. Yes, I know it's not the famed chrome green, but this metallic bluish green is my favorite color for this gem, and this is a fine specimen. . It's around five carats.
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David Nassi F.G.A., G.G. on Instagram: "A closer more fluid look at that #demantoid I posted the other day…. That sparkle That shine That sweet, highly refractive green It’s so divine Drink it up It’s Friday night #Cheers #agtamember #agta_gems #
292 likes, 11 comments - gemcollector on January 7, 2022: "A closer more fluid look at that #demantoid I posted the other day…. That sparkle That shine That sweet, highly refractive green It’s so divine Drink it up It’s Friday night #Cheers #agtamember #agta_gems #garnet #demantoidgarnet...
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420 likes, 20 comments - gemcollector on January 5, 2022: "One of the finer #demantoid #garnets we’ve had over the years. This untreated Russian stone is fairly large for this locale at over 5 carats. Another beauty for any January babies out there. Maybe I’ll take a video for it so you can see...
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