$40,000 For This? I Just Don’t Get It.

[SallyB]

It’s a 3.0 carat diamond that looks like a piece of glass to me. Listed at $39,000. Somewhat unique? Yes. But to me it defeats the purpose of what a diamond should be. Agree? Disagree?

 

[Mekp]

I agree with you, it's not my cup of tea.

 

[elizat]

I know the vendor by the photo!

I don't get it, but does it have super high specs? There is a market obviously or she wouldn't price it like that.

I would never buy it though.

 

[Matthews1127]

This is a portrait cut diamond. They are specifically cut to look like a window. I’m certain the reason for the elevated cost is the color and clarity; portraits need to be nearly flawless to achieve that cut.

 

[SallyB]

G VS1

I can take this post down if anyone thinks I should. Then again maybe this is free advertising for her!

 

[Rfisher]

My husband has a few friends that couldn’t imagine why he wanted to marry me.
I think it’s similar.
Lid for every pot, is that the saying?

 

[denverappraiser]

There's a saying out here in fly-over country.

"There's a butt for every saddle."

Obviously this isn't for everyone, but if it's what you want you're not likely to find others to choose from. $39k may be a bargain.

 

[SallyB]

I understand what everyone is saying. But wouldn’t a CZ of the same size and and cut look identical to the naked (layman’s) eye?

It doesn’t capitalize on the unique properties of a diamond (aside from hardness) IMO. It seems like something that costs as much as some BMWs should.

 

[denverappraiser]

Just wait to see what it costs to cut one for matching earrings.

 

[Rfisher]

But wouldn’t a CZ of the same size and and cut look identical to the naked (layman’s) eye?

I may be the odd man out, but I rarely take this into consideration of what I buy.

Im sure someone out there does tho. And that’s ok.

 

[Horsegirl76]

I was lucky enough to to view the Jewels of the Maharaja in San Francisco last year. There were many diamonds cut just like this. They must have valued them in that fashion, but, I too, thought it looked like glass. Then again, the men wore long strands of pearls, so certainly different than our current culture jewelry trends.

 

[LisaRN]

I see it as a collector diamond. Perhaps for somebody who has a collection of diamonds and is looking for something unique. If I had multiple diamonds in different cuts, and money was not an option, I could see the appeal of this diamond. I would wear it as a pendant on a very long chain, and gaze at the world through it.

 

[maryjane04]

I think I could do a lot with 40k. Definitely not my cup of tea... luckily I don't have 40k to think about this lol

 

[joelly]

I think it’s to put a picture in.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

My husband has a few friends that couldn’t imagine why he wanted to marry me.
I think it’s similar.
Lid for every pot, is that the saying?

All the same boo hiss to your husband's friends

 

[Nikki1415]

I think it’s to put a picture in.

I saw parksfinegroup did a custom ring with this type of diamond and he created a skull that you see through the diamond, it looked cool but I wouldn't want to spend money on a diamond that doesn't sparkle lol.

 

[LittleKite]

I showed this to my husband, he said you can put a picture in and make a ring out of it. Not a bad idea, but certainly not my cup of tea.

 

[monipod]

Agreeing with @LisaRN - If I was a gazillionaire and 39K was pocket change, I would buy it to say I have such a specimen in my collection. If only...

 

[1ofakind]

I would bezel it and want another for an earring....but unless someone drops $80,000 in my lap I have much higher priorities. And some of them don't even involve jewelry.

 

[Polabowla]

I would bezel it and want another for an earring....but unless someone drops $80,000 in my lap I have much higher priorities. And some of them don't even involve jewelry.

Not involve jewelry? Gasp! Just kidding Lol

 

[diamondnewbieny]

I saw in the royal Jewelry forum that a lot of celebrities actually have this type of diamond for their engagement ring, I remember Mandy Moore has one.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

I was lucky enough to to view the Jewels of the Maharaja in San Francisco last year. There were many diamonds cut just like this. They must have valued them in that fashion, but, I too, thought it looked like glass. Then again, the men wore long strands of pearls, so certainly different than our current culture jewelry trends.

Are you sure those weren’t polki diamonds? Because I know that polki as a cut (the flat uncut diamond) was extremely popular in India traditionally (have attached a picture of a pair of polki earrings to show what I mean). They are almost like rose cuts I believe but even less faceted (in the pic they have closed foil backs which is how almost all polki is/was set).

Though, polki is a lot cheaper than this diamond in the pic by OP, the diamond in the original post is obviously of super high clarity and a lot of work has gone into it to make it look like a mirror. I’m not tempted to buy though - I think 39k could buy me a whole lot of things I want much more

 

[Horsegirl76]

Are you sure those weren’t polki diamonds? Because I know that polki as a cut (the flat uncut diamond) was extremely popular in India traditionally (have attached a picture of a pair of polki earrings to show what I mean). They are almost like rose cuts I believe but even less faceted (in the pic they have closed foil backs which is how almost all polki is/was set).

Though, polki is a lot cheaper than this diamond in the pic by OP, the diamond in the original post is obviously of super high clarity and a lot of work has gone into it to make it look like a mirror. I’m not tempted to buy though - I think 39k could buy me a whole lot of things I want much more

No, I saw a few that “looked” maybe not “cut” exactly like the OP’s photo. Either way, my mother and I both commented that they looked exactly like glass. But, perhaps my memory evades me. It was just what I was immediately reminded of when I saw the picture.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

@Horsegirl76 i tried to quote you but it won’t show up:

Glowy glass is what high quality polki looks like (my picture was from the internet so it wasn’t of very good quality, cloudy polki) so it’s possible it was polki! I’m going to do some more research into this now, it seems really cool to me. I adore polki. Thank you!

 

[Matthews1127]

In the picture: Portrait-cut diamonds - Jewelry Connoisseur

Exquisite craftsmanship and understated elegance have given portrait-cut diamonds a new lease of life, especially among ring designers.

jewelryconnoisseur.net

 

[oldminer]

Things which are very scarce may have asking prices which depend on their rarity Even in spite of rather light demand, for the few who want something totally different, there may be a willingness to pay for the unique character of something most of us would just not be bothered with. If you search for similar quality and type items, you won't find any ready supply. It might take days or years to find a home for such an item. I have owned a few similar ones, but never such a large and high quality one. Being inventive on how to use it. That's going to be a big challenge.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

@Horsegirl76 - I did some more reading and I found out that portrait cuts are similar to polki in some ways, but clearer - they grew out of the original table cut. Thank you for introducing me to something new!

 

[stonehunter20]

i wouldn't even consider this a "diamond" if i see it in the streets. not to mention the price tag! learned something new today!

 

[dk168]

It's not for me, however, each to their own.

DK

 

[Mayk]

In the picture: Portrait-cut diamonds - Jewelry Connoisseur

Exquisite craftsmanship and understated elegance have given portrait-cut diamonds a new lease of life, especially among ring designers.

jewelryconnoisseur.net

It seems as the cut is becoming more popular. I see someone shared this too..

My choice would certainly be this over some of the "salt and pepper" diamonds I've seen lately. I think the Single Stone setting is stunning. Different isn't for everyone.