Ever worn a million $ ring?

[AnnaH]

I have! For about one minute. No pics as I wasn’t allowed because of insurance reasons and to protect the design for the owner. Was already sold.
It is a Golconda, 5ct, D/Fl. Very spready, about an 18mm by 12 mm (wild guess) rectangle. Not a particular style of cut. Appeared as if they dug it from the ground and made it symmetrical. Sort of a mirror cut with faceted edges as best I recall.
It is set east/west in their own mix of yellow and rose gold. Prong set with a heavy, but not particularly wide, band. The band is engraved with square bezel set stones all around. They are good sized, not French cut, but I think the similar style carrion (sp?). Didn’t get to ask all my questions as more customers came in at that time.
Didn’t think about it at the time, but friends and family were surprised that the jeweler took it out of the vault to show me, much less let me try it on.
Other than the spectacular Golconda, I liked a marquise (1.60+ ct) set east/west with those same type square bezel set diamonds on each side. Six side stones in all, set like baseball diamonds. Couldn’t detect a bowtie, so pretty. I was tempted as it was only 14k. Ha. No pic of that either as it was also custom.
We were in Abercrombie in Austin. They specialize in very old pieces, only carrying the most special Art Deco pieces. Great place to find something unique, and they do exquisite custom work.

 

[MarionC]

fun!

 

[AnnaH]

Yes, J, once in a lifetime, although I will definitely return to the store. Very interesting place.

 

[pandabee]

That sounds lovely! Closest I've come is $700,000 Tiffany Novo in Toronto...I think it was the shop on Bloor? It was about 5cts, and I forget the other stats as I was too enamored by the size and weight haha.

 

[WhoaNelly]

Yes---a $6M stunner! At Harry Winston in NY---specs below. It was a beautiful ring and one that both my fiance and I loved it--the color was mesmerizing. The sales person knew we weren't in the market for such an expensive bauble and he still asked if I wanted to try it on! As he was pulling it out, the manager started to walk toward us and the sales person signalled to her that all was ok. It was a turning point for me because I realized 'heck yeah, I can rock a big stone!'

1 Cushion-Cut Fancy Deep Grayish-Blue Diamond
Totaling 4.18 Carats VS1 Clarity
2 Half Moon-Shaped Diamonds Totaling 1.02 Carats
42 Round-Cut Diamonds Totaling .28 Carats
All Diamonds Are DEF
VS2 Clarity or Finer
Mounted in Platinum
$6,300,000.00

 

[diamondseeker2006]

No, I saw a few last year in Las Vegas, but I did not try anything major on! That must have been fun!

Square step cut stones like asschers but without cut corners are carre cuts.

 

[AnnaH]

Wow, Nelly, 6M; can't imagine. Wouldn't you love to know who bought that stunner? I didn't ask about the one I wore because I knew I wouldn't get an answer.
Yes, DS, probably a carre cut.

 

[AnnaH]

Panda, 700k--can see why that would take your breath away.
I don't see myself sporting something so expensive even if I were very wealthy. But nothing wrong with it either.

 

[DSilverberg]

Am I allowed to reply even if I work in the trade??
I've been very fortunate to work at very high end places with generous bosses. I've tried on a 3 ct. natural blue ring with a double halo of pink diamonds, held a RED diamond in my palm, and wore a 35 carat yellow diamond ring. At my last job, I would try on the 10 ct. asscher regularly and pretend it was the parent of my asscher engagement ring! (Which isn't 10 ct.) It is such a fun experience, I'm glad you got to enjoy it!!!

 

[AnnaH]

Yes, DSilver, a one time experience for me, but not so much for someone in the biz.
It made me curious about Golconda diamonds. See many of those these days? It was interesting the way this one didn't have a specific style of cut. I wonder if that was the way it was done back then.

 

[DSilverberg]

Can't say I do! I wish I could see a picture of the diamond you tried on though, the cut sounds very interesting!