Is this the rarest of them all?

[diagem]

Incredible!!!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthony...iamond-sells-for-a-world-record-35-5-million/

Fancy Vivid Orange, VS1, 14.82 carats hammered at $35,531,974 (e.g. $2,400,000 per carat )

The power of rarity.....

 

[AprilBaby]

I admit, I bought it! Gonna wear it on my belly button.

 

[diagem]

I admit, I bought it! Gonna wear it on my belly button.

You will have another chance to purchase one tomorrow with a new record price...

 

[kenny]

Wow!
Just Wow!

Thanks for posting this, Yoram.

Actually I bought it and will be shipping it to you as rough for the world's first Orange Octavia.
How many of those 15 carats will we lose? 6? 8?

But please don't let it fall below Fancy Intense Orange.

 

[lambskin]

I'd halo it.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Didn't say who owned it....never says who bought it!

cheers--Sharon

 

[leoshraeder]

WOW

 

[diagem]

Let see what was formerly known as the 60ct Steinmetz Pink will be hammered at...
I understand there was a serious battle just on the "rights" to auction the Gem by the majors.

I even heard some expect it to surpass the $100mil.
Personaly I dont think so but after yesterday's results I am starting to believe....

On a side note..., I would have definitely cut that (rather large) baby into another facet configuration but then would risk reaching the magical Vivid word...., but that's just me.
I believe such Gem material deserves their own facet plan/configuration.

 

[arkieb1]

Is it the rarest? I thought fancy reds are the rarest of them all - they just don't come in large sizes like this one.... It is a pretty decent stone though!!!

 

[zz00ter]

I wonder what the HCA (or equivalent) is.

 

[chrono]

I would think the actual diamond looks better than pictured.

Yoram,
You would still keep the pear outline and only change the facet pattern?

 

[diagem]

On a price per carat basis, the 59 carat Fancy Vivid Pink - IF is less rare than a 15 carat Fancy Vivid Orange - VS1

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

 

[Mico]

On a price per carat basis, the 59 carat Fancy Vivid Pink - IF is less rare than a 15 carat Fancy Vivid Orange - VS1

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

OMG, want want want

 

[diagem]

Oh Wow...., $250,000 per carat for a Yellow...

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

 

[diagem]

I would think the actual diamond looks better than pictured.

Yoram,
You would still keep the pear outline and only change the facet pattern?

And risk loosing some of that orange face-up?
They will put me & you in front of a firing squad for just thinking that direction...

BTW..., did you notice the prices reached by some of the CS at both Christies & Sotheby's?
Shows people don't realy believe in currencies presently....

 

[diagem]

Oh Wow...., $250,000 per carat for a Yellow...

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

Btw..., I prefer this yellow Super Gem over both the Pink and the Orange...

That is just me I guess, call me weird

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I admit, I bought it! Gonna wear it on my belly button.

A ruby big as Texas?

 

[Karl_K]

Oh Wow...., $250,000 per carat for a Yellow...

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

Btw..., I prefer this yellow Super Gem over both the Pink and the Orange...

That is just me I guess, call me weird

I would much rather have the orange its yummy!!!
A large orange Octavia is my never gonna have dream diamond.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Oh Wow...., $250,000 per carat for a Yellow...

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

Btw..., I prefer this yellow Super Gem over both the Pink and the Orange...

That is just me I guess, call me weird

I would much rather have the orange its yummy!!!
A large orange Octavia is my never gonna have dream diamond.

I think this one has your name on it Karl!
http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/20...nd-born-of-passion-the-koi-becomes-a-diamond/

 

[Karl_K]

Oh Wow...., $250,000 per carat for a Yellow...

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

Btw..., I prefer this yellow Super Gem over both the Pink and the Orange...

That is just me I guess, call me weird

I would much rather have the orange its yummy!!!
A large orange Octavia is my never gonna have dream diamond.

I think this one has your name on it Karl!
http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/20...nd-born-of-passion-the-koi-becomes-a-diamond/

wowsers
Me wants!!!!

 

[diagem]

Oh Wow...., $250,000 per carat for a Yellow...

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-ge1305/lot.372.html

Btw..., I prefer this yellow Super Gem over both the Pink and the Orange...

That is just me I guess, call me weird

I would much rather have the orange its yummy!!!
A large orange Octavia is my never gonna have dream diamond.

I think this one has your name on it Karl!
http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/20...nd-born-of-passion-the-koi-becomes-a-diamond/

Sounds like a classy Eddy Elzas journey....
Garry, did you ever have the luxury to meet Eddy Elzas? His persona is as rare as his profession.

Cute story......