Somebody's gotta buy this stone, "If I won the lottery" edition

[T L]

OK my turn to be that person: I think it will be dark. These super-vivid, super-saturated stones do better in small sizes, yes?

But if someone were to surprise me on Valentine's Day...

Actually, these forest green ones tend to be on the darker side. I'm just posting this as an example of a demantoid color I do not care for.

Demantoid Garnet on Instagram: "Demantoid Garnet 6mm Match pair is available too Very good quality and color Very rare in this color #demantoid #demantoidgarnet #jewelry #jewellery #finejewelry #diamond #gemstones #gemstone"

42 likes, 6 comments - demantoid_garnet_iran on April 26, 2021: "Demantoid Garnet 6mm Match pair is available too Very good quality and color Very rare in this color #demantoid #demantoidgarnet #jewelry #jewellery #finejewelry #diamond #gemstones #gemstone".

www.instagram.com

 

[yssie]

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

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

www.opalauctions.com

Oh. My. God.

That’s all I’ve got.

 

[demantoidz]

@TL this company seems to have disappeared but they had some stunning Namibian demantoid if their pics are accurate. Might be to your taste.

Their flickr for those who want to have a scroll https://www.flickr.com/photos/wilds-globalminerals/

 

[demantoidz]

Oh. My. God.

That’s all I’ve got.

My partner hates opals (thinks they look like rainbow puke) and even this one couldn't convert him. Never looked at him the same since.

 

[T L]

@TL this company seems to have disappeared but they had some stunning Namibian demantoid if their pics are accurate. Might be to your taste.

Their flickr for those who want to have a scroll https://www.flickr.com/photos/wilds-globalminerals/

I saw those before, and I think those photos are enhanced.

 

[VividRed]

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.

Super rare and large for sure, but I can see the future through that window

 

[demantoidz]

Super rare and large for sure, but I can see the future through that window

They have a windowless one too! smaller though

TRACEY ELLISON on Instagram: "DIAMOND OR RUBY - COMMENT BELOW!!! ‍♀️❤️Two @philippe.petra rings, each one absolutely magnificent. Usually I would pick the diamond, but there is something about this Burma ruby - look at that color! @philippe.petra has

6,761 likes, 239 comments - thediamondsgirl on October 6, 2019: "DIAMOND OR RUBY - COMMENT BELOW!!! ‍♀️❤️Two @philippe.petra rings, each one absolutely magnificent. Usually I would pick the diamond, but there is something about this Burma ruby - look at that color! @philippe.petra has set these...

www.instagram.com

 

[Soseattle]

Hi everyone. This is my first post (unfortunately do not have a lot of time to post , but do read regularly). I would take anything here if I won the lottery.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/7-ultra-rare-precious-stones-233029085.html

 

[demantoidz]

Hi everyone. This is my first post (unfortunately do not have a lot of time to post , but do read regularly). I would take anything here if I won the lottery.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/7-ultra-rare-precious-stones-233029085.html

The grandidierite there is stunning.
2.2ct for 90k - thats Omi Prive pricing for you. Though it is a very rare stone.

 

[demantoidz]

Can anyone help me find this treasure trove of eye-candy that I found a while back?

I took screenshots of their Paraibas, and I'm posting those, but they had many more insane stones. I remember a massive Mahenge spinel in particular.

Even with my relatively good searching skills, I couldn't find the site.
It was Russian and I think started with an L

 

[LilAlex]

Even with my relatively good searching skills, I couldn't find the site.
It was Russian and I think started with an L

Ha. Just bought 'em all so there.

Those pictures + Russian = sus to me. Lots of six-figure stones just rolling around on the backs of random hands. I think they are all re-posted screenshots. Just a guess.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Can anyone help me find this treasure trove of eye-candy that I found a while back?

I took screenshots of their Paraibas, and I'm posting those, but they had many more insane stones. I remember a massive Mahenge spinel in particular.

Even with my relatively good searching skills, I couldn't find the site.
It was Russian and I think started with an L

Don't do that. You know the seller will now remove all the nice stones from their page and tell you it's all gone

 

[demantoidz]

Ha. Just bought 'em all so there.

Those pictures + Russian = sus to me. Lots of six-figure stones just rolling around on the backs of random hands. I think they are all re-posted screenshots. Just a guess.

Maybe. Still a fabulous source of eye-candy. Oh, and most or all stones had videos IIRC.
If they disappeared off the internet, thats all we need to know.

I will say, while I see more Asia-based IG accounts with ridiculously fine inventories, I have also seen a fair bit of Russian ones.

 

[Nick_G]

Blimey that's a good one:

Bayco Jewels on Instagram: "The Burma Paradigm • A Spectacular Ring Centered Upon A Natural Unheated, Over 10-carat, Cushion Burma Ruby Flanked by Two Antique Cushion Diamonds All Set Within A Diamond Micropavé Surround. #Bayco #BaycoJewels #TheMos

642 likes, 22 comments - baycojewels on February 11, 2022: "The Burma Paradigm • A Spectacular Ring Centered Upon A Natural Unheated, Over 10-carat, Cushion Burma Ruby Flanked by Two Antique Cushion Diamonds All Set Within A Diamond Micropavé Surround. #Bayco #BaycoJewels...

www.instagram.com

Over 10cts of unheated Burmese red lustful passion for your perusal...

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Somebody's gotta buy this rock

NWA 12690 —THE THIRD LARGEST PIECE OF MARS ON EARTH

Specimens of the planet Mars are among the most exotic substances on Earth with less than 300 kg (650 lbs) known to exist. The delivery mechanism to Earth was an asteroid impact on Mars that ejected material off the Martian surface into an Earth-crossing orbit. The determination of Martian...

onlineonly.christies.com

Seriously, I never knew there were collectors of meteorites.

Or for that matter, collectors of things that meterorites hit - sorry, off-topic but couldn't resist

THE AGUAS ZARCAS DOGHOUSE

METEORITE INTRODUCTION Meteorites are fragments of natural material from interplanetary space that impact Earth. For purposes of identification, meteorites needed a nomenclature system and so they have been named after the closest city, county, geological feature or desert region to which they...

onlineonly.christies.com

 

[demantoidz]

Seriously, I never knew there were collectors of meteorites.

Some black diamonds are theorized to come from meteorites - sothebys is selling a 555ct one - and there is extraterrestrial/pallasitic peridot. So theres even a bit of intersection between the two worlds

Sothebys actually already sold the black diamond I mentioned for over 3m pounds.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/the-enigma-555-55-carat-fancy-black-diamond/the-enigma-a-555-55-carat-fancy-black-diamond

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Some black diamonds are theorized to come from meteorites - sothebys is selling a 555ct one - and there is extraterrestrial/pallasitic peridot. So theres even a bit of intersection between the two worlds

Sothebys actually already sold the black diamond I mentioned for over 3m pounds.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/the-enigma-555-55-carat-fancy-black-diamond/the-enigma-a-555-55-carat-fancy-black-diamond

Oh wow, saw that auction and thought nobody would buy it - 3 million

 

[demantoidz]

Oh wow, saw that auction and thought nobody would buy it - 3 million

Oh the magnificent array of top gems I could buy with that much $. But it spoke to at least 2 bidders enough to reach that amount. I figured it would sell (bragging rights to own the largest faceted diamond) but not for nearly that much.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Oh the magnificent array of top gems I could buy with that much $. But it spoke to at least 2 bidders enough to reach that amount. I figured it would sell (bragging rights to own the largest faceted diamond) but not for nearly that much.

Yeah, I totally don't understand the attraction of black diamonds. It just looks like plastic.

But I guess different folks, different strokes. Anything is possible. Who knows, there might even be a buyer for @fredflintstone's used new toilet seat - maybe it'll speak to someone

 

[T L]

Yeah, I totally don't understand the attraction of black diamonds. It just looks like plastic.

Not really. Black diamonds have a metallic like luster, and plastic, looks more like well, plastic. They even coat black spinel to look more like black diamond because the sheen is so desirable. However, black stones are not for everyone regardless.

 

[VividRed]

Somebody's gotta buy this rock

NWA 12690 —THE THIRD LARGEST PIECE OF MARS ON EARTH

Specimens of the planet Mars are among the most exotic substances on Earth with less than 300 kg (650 lbs) known to exist. The delivery mechanism to Earth was an asteroid impact on Mars that ejected material off the Martian surface into an Earth-crossing orbit. The determination of Martian...

onlineonly.christies.com

Seriously, I never knew there were collectors of meteorites.

Or for that matter, collectors of things that meterorites hit - sorry, off-topic but couldn't resist

THE AGUAS ZARCAS DOGHOUSE

METEORITE INTRODUCTION Meteorites are fragments of natural material from interplanetary space that impact Earth. For purposes of identification, meteorites needed a nomenclature system and so they have been named after the closest city, county, geological feature or desert region to which they...

onlineonly.christies.com

LOL that doghouse! Estimate price 200-300k USD (really?) but the current bit is only 1.6k

 

[JewelledEscalators]

They even coat black spinel to look more like black diamond because the sheen is so desirable.

Really, didn't know that - you learn something new everyday! Still, black stones are not my thing. Onyx I don't mind.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

LOL that doghouse! Estimate price 200-300k USD (really?) but the current bit is only 1.6k

Maybe there'll be a furious bidding war in the last few minutes

 

[JewelledEscalators]

There are 16 bids.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

LOL that doghouse! Estimate price 200-300k USD (really?) but the current bit is only 1.6k

Love the part where they provide a picture of the family and the dog with it. For authenticity

THE AGUAS ZARCAS DOGHOUSE

METEORITE INTRODUCTION Meteorites are fragments of natural material from interplanetary space that impact Earth. For purposes of identification, meteorites needed a nomenclature system and so they have been named after the closest city, county, geological feature or desert region to which they...

onlineonly.christies.com

 

[demantoidz]

Maybe there'll be a furious bidding war in the last few minutes

It is entirely possible, the description mentions:

"A meteorite that battered a mailbox, tearing it off its post, in Claxton, Georgia was sold at auction in 2007 for $83,000. The most famous object impacted by a meteorite occurred almost immediately after a young woman bought her grandmother’s old Chevy Malibu for about $400. After being struck by the Peekskill meteorite one week later, she sold the car for $69,000. It subsequently changed hands for $230,000 in 2010"

Never wanted some object of mine to be hit by a meteorite before today.

 

[demantoidz]

15+ct vivid blue emerald cut diamond to be auctioned for 48m

Personally, I'm not that impressed with the color. The Oppenheimer Blue and Blue Moon seem more saturated. It does look much better in the last video in the post, so maybe its a lighting thing. Wish we could see all three side by side

Jill Newman on Instagram: "What will $50 million get you at auction? Last month, Sotheby’s sold Sandro Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows painting for $45.5 million, and today it announced it is offering another masterpiece that's worth at least $48 million

1,198 likes, 50 comments - jillnewman on February 16, 2022: "What will $50 million get you at auction? Last month, Sotheby’s sold Sandro Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows painting for $45.5 million, and today it announced it is offering another masterpiece that's worth at least $48 million: this rare...

www.instagram.com

To compare, here's the Oppenheimer Blue:

Claibourne Worth Poindexter on Instagram: "It is the night before the sale of the Oppenheimer Blue...truly the most beautiful diamond I have ever seen. #christiesjewels #oppenheimerblue #diamond #geneva #magnificentjewels #jewels #jewelry #jewelryis

209 likes, 10 comments - cwpoindexter on May 17, 2016: "It is the night before the sale of the Oppenheimer Blue...truly the most beautiful diamond I have ever seen. #christiesjewels #oppenheimerblue #diamond #geneva #magnificentjewels #jewels #jewelry #jewelryisart #decorativeart #daychic...

www.instagram.com

The Blue Moon

Diamond Engagement Rings on Instagram: "Say hello to the #stunning and super rare #bluemoondiamond which is heading to auction at #sothebys in Nov & expected to sell for a record $55 million. The #bluediamond has totally lived up to the hype followin

49 likes, 7 comments - dx_diamonds on September 24, 2015: "Say hello to the #stunning and super rare #bluemoondiamond which is heading to auction at #sothebys in Nov & expected to sell for a record $55 million. The #bluediamond has totally lived up to the hype following its discovery last year...

www.instagram.com

(by the way I'm avidly following the dog house auction )

 

[JewelledEscalators]

(by the way I'm avidly following the dog house auction )

Me too

 

[T L]

15+ct vivid blue emerald cut diamond to be auctioned for 48m

Personally, I'm not that impressed with the color. The Oppenheimer Blue and Blue Moon seem more saturated. It does look much better in the last video in the post, so maybe its a lighting thing. Wish we could see all three side by side

Jill Newman on Instagram: "What will $50 million get you at auction? Last month, Sotheby’s sold Sandro Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows painting for $45.5 million, and today it announced it is offering another masterpiece that's worth at least $48 million

1,198 likes, 50 comments - jillnewman on February 16, 2022: "What will $50 million get you at auction? Last month, Sotheby’s sold Sandro Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows painting for $45.5 million, and today it announced it is offering another masterpiece that's worth at least $48 million: this rare...

www.instagram.com

To compare, here's the Oppenheimer Blue:

Claibourne Worth Poindexter on Instagram: "It is the night before the sale of the Oppenheimer Blue...truly the most beautiful diamond I have ever seen. #christiesjewels #oppenheimerblue #diamond #geneva #magnificentjewels #jewels #jewelry #jewelryis

209 likes, 10 comments - cwpoindexter on May 17, 2016: "It is the night before the sale of the Oppenheimer Blue...truly the most beautiful diamond I have ever seen. #christiesjewels #oppenheimerblue #diamond #geneva #magnificentjewels #jewels #jewelry #jewelryisart #decorativeart #daychic...

www.instagram.com

The Blue Moon

Diamond Engagement Rings on Instagram: "Say hello to the #stunning and super rare #bluemoondiamond which is heading to auction at #sothebys in Nov & expected to sell for a record $55 million. The #bluediamond has totally lived up to the hype followin

49 likes, 7 comments - dx_diamonds on September 24, 2015: "Say hello to the #stunning and super rare #bluemoondiamond which is heading to auction at #sothebys in Nov & expected to sell for a record $55 million. The #bluediamond has totally lived up to the hype following its discovery last year...

www.instagram.com

(by the way I'm avidly following the dog house auction )

More saturation in these videos???

Frank Everett on Instagram: "A spectacular and rare object of beauty, the DeBeers Cullinan Blue, a 15.10 carat step-cut internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond. This natural treasure is the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever to appear at auct

3,223 likes, 114 comments - frankbeverett on February 16, 2022: "A spectacular and rare object of beauty, the DeBeers Cullinan Blue, a 15.10 carat step-cut internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond. This natural treasure is the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever to appear at auction...

www.instagram.com

 

[demantoidz]

More saturation in these videos???

Frank Everett on Instagram: "A spectacular and rare object of beauty, the DeBeers Cullinan Blue, a 15.10 carat step-cut internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond. This natural treasure is the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever to appear at auct

3,223 likes, 114 comments - frankbeverett on February 16, 2022: "A spectacular and rare object of beauty, the DeBeers Cullinan Blue, a 15.10 carat step-cut internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond. This natural treasure is the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever to appear at auction...

www.instagram.com

Definitely.