Well, that's one way to handle a huge window...

[VapidLapid]

Indigoblue's comment got me thinking. Why not just drill a hole in it like a doughnought, facet all of the surface like a cross between a briolette and on of those jade ring forms. Just don't make it a jelly doughnought

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Ha ha. Reminds me of the scolding I got from a vendor for returning a pancake Mahenge spinel. I guess I never saw the potential such as making a ring like this. lol

 

[T L]

Did you ever see the "torus" cut. Yes, and someone actually did that cut to Brazilian Paraiba.

http://gem2000.com/news/tag/torus-ring/

 

[chrono]

Here is the Kiss of the Rose diamond, 4.15 carat rose cut diamond with a 0.8 ct pink FCD embedded into it, supposedly worth $500K.

 

[chrono]

The very expensive Paraiba tourmaline with a hole aka torus cut. I used to have a larger and full picture showing at least 5 or 6 Paraibas together but cannot seem to find it anymore.

 

[PaulaW]

I knew you guys would get as much of a kick out of it as I did. A friend liked it on FB and the sad part were the comments on the seller's page were all "oooohs" and "aaaahhhs" and then I read the description and marketing mumbo jumbo about the ring. I really had to hold back posting negatively on the thread.
Anyway, if I'm out that way for any reason, I'll stop in and take a look and try and get a pic. I'm dying to know how much it is!

 

[aaronl]

So many stone with ugly windows around. Why not prep them up?

Perhaps with less expensive coloured stones? That could open a wide range of new designs.

Perhaps an "Eye of Sauron" line of pendants for Lord of the Rings fans? Or an "Eye of Providence" (the pyramid with the eye on top of it, as see on the back of a dollar bill) line of diamond-encrusted bling, to go along with the ever-popular dollar signs?

I'm dying to know how much it is!

If you make an inquiry about price, have you thought about putting it to music? "How much is that diamond in the window, I do hope that diamond's for sale...."

 

[VapidLapid]

The very expensive Paraiba tourmaline with a hole aka torus cut. I used to have a larger and full picture showing at least 5 or 6 Paraibas together but cannot seem to find it anymore.

they look like Lifesavers®

 

[velouriaL]

I like the idea, but I'd have to see it person.

But then again, I am weirdo and I like Victorian memento mori rings with secret skulls... Like this awesome piece: http://www.rubylane.com/item/368995-Jx20432/Ex78tremely-Georgian-Stuart-Crystal-Ring

I wonder if the pad would look nicer over hammer (rose?) gold, sort of the same principle as foil-backed gems in antique jewelery.

 

[chrono]

They look like Lifesavers®

Very colourful Lifesavers® that can break/chip your teeth!

 

[T L]

Here is the Kiss of the Rose diamond, 4.15 carat rose cut diamond with a 0.8 ct pink FCD embedded into it, supposedly worth $500K.

It is really "in" the diamond, or just set below the diamond?

 

[chrono]

I am relieved to double check and verify that the pink FCD is NOT embedded into the rose cut pear, but set underneath it. Phew! It makes sense not to devalue an 4 ct diamond by cutting a hole into it. Peering closely at the picture, I spot prongs holding the pink FCD.

 

[T L]

I am relieved to double check and verify that the pink FCD is NOT embedded into the rose cut pear, but set underneath it. Phew! It makes sense not to devalue an 4 ct diamond by cutting a hole into it. Peering closely at the picture, I spot prongs holding the pink FCD.

Ah, I see, so the rose cut diamond acts as a "magnifier" for the pink diamond. Interesting, thanks. If it's worth 500K, I bet 70% of the value is the .8 ct fancy pink (it looks rather intense/vivid in color). The designer probably charges a hefty fee too.

 

[pregcurious]

The idea of that paraiba lifesaver sends shivers down my spine in a bad way.