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If you could own any famous gemstone...

MakingTheGrade

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What would you choose?

I got on this tangent when I was rambling about the history of Lazare Kaplan, and how the founder Mr. Kaplan cut the Jonker diamond.
I think if I could own any gem, it'd be Jonker I, it's gorgeous...
"The largest piece produced the Jonker I, a 142.90 ct D-color flawless diamond which was later re-cut to 125.35 carats."

What famous gem would you want? Pictures or it doesn't count!

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I might settle for the Bismark Sapphire though as a consolation prize...
98.57 ct! And this one is a the smithsonian if you ever want to ogle.

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Graff Pink. No competition for me - I love this ring!

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justginger|1379819000|3525087 said:
Graff Pink. No competition for me - I love this ring!


Oooo, that is pretty. I"m not much of a pink person otherwise I'd be drooling over it even more.
 
Krupp, ring and all.

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The Graff Pink is thoroughly delicious, and I'm not a pink lover either.

I wouldn't turn this one down. To be auctioned at Sotheby's Hong Kong in October:



7.59 ct. Fancy Vivid Blue, IF

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The Hope Diamond. Because my eldest daughter is called Hope & I love everything that this word represents.
 
The Dresden Green.

41 carats.

Type IIa, VS1 with the potential to be internally flawless.

Natural fancy vivid green.

And an old-cut pear with a very good polish/cut.

It's basically perfection with facets ....

Link to a GIA article from back when they examined it ... http://www.gia.edu/Winter-1990-A1-Dresden-Diamond-Kane

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justginger said:
Graff Pink. No competition for me - I love this ring!

Well I adore pink - that shade in particular - so this would be the one for me too!
 
pregcurious|1379828986|3525137 said:
Krupp, ring and all.

That's just what I was thinking!
 
Mariah Carey's Pink Diamond AHHHHH

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Another vote for the Krupp. I drool every time I see this stone!!! Although the pink Graff above is yummy too!!!
 
Ahhh, the one I want, the one I'd REALLY want because a) it's gorgeous b) its size is wearable and c)It's not totally insanely priced - auctioned for only $500K is a red one I saw on a TV special on diamonds years ago. I can't seem to locate it on google so it's probably locked away and neglected in someone's safe. ;(

Found a couple others...
 
The Idol's Eye...

I'd need the whole necklace and would wear it to the grocery store and to PTA meetings.

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Here would be my expression

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I'll take the Cullinan II (The Second Star of Africa) from the Imperial State Crown, please! :love:



Though I must say, I wouldn't say no to the St. Edwards Sapphire, either (in the center of the Maltese cross on top).

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Another vote for the Krupp. I had the pleasure of meeting it at the auction. It blew me away like the first time I saw Starry Night. I got all misty eyed.
 
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