Somebody's gotta buy this stone, "If I won the lottery" edition

[Mrsz1ppy]

If I'm not mistaken, that would mean it sold for over $141,000/ct. A beautiful stone, for sure, but appears abraded and chipped a bit - what compelling provenance does it possess?!!

Kashmir no heat and large. But I agree that is a very aggressive price.

 

[toomuchB]

This 10.45ct in a Cartier setting is one of my favorite sapphires I've seen (some might find it too silky or dark though), and it sold some weeks ago for about 132k/ct., so141k/ct does seem high for a chipped 7.5ct.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I agree. I thought it was high, too, but I didn’t see the stone in person. I do think the quality plays an important part. Here’s a 9 carat that sold at Doyle yesterday at significantly less per carat. Very obvious zoning and much less saturation m

 

[toomuchB]

While I am not really a fan of Argyle blue diamonds (or the Argyle brand altogether), this might be one of the most, or the most, impressive Argyle blue out there.
0.59ct GIA vivid blue. The pedigree is amazing if it is legit.
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[toomuchB]

The attachment above is not working on my end, here it is again.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Kashmir no heat and large. But I agree that is a very aggressive price.

And I read later that a royal family consigned the stone. Someone knows the provenance.

 

[Neptune]

JAR X 2.

Bonhams : JAR A PAIR OF DIAMOND AND GEMSET EARRINGS, FRANCE

Each of paisley-shape set with a variety of gems including peridot, tourmaline, sapphire and diamond; signed JAR Paris with French assay marks; estimated total diamond weight 2.50 carats; mounted in 18k gold and sterling silver; length 2 in.; accompanied by signed pouch

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Bonhams : JAR A PAIR OF GEMSET EARRINGS, FRANCE

Each designed with a drop-shaped motif centering a faceted briolette tourmaline accented by round-cut tourmalines of yellow-tint and diamonds; signed JAR Paris with French assay marks; estimated total diamond weight 3.00 carats; mounted in sterling silver and 18k gold; length 2½ in.; accompanied...

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[T L]

Not just the stone, but this entire masterpiece!

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[Avondale]

sigh

In case someone here did, actually, win the lottery.

 

[LilAlex]

@T L, there's no way that second one is a diamond?! And why does ArtPix Jewelry Visualizations sound like AI? And the hands look almost human!

 

[T L]

@T L, there's no way that second one is a diamond?! And why does ArtPix Jewelry Visualizations sound like AI? And the hands look almost human!

Could be, I didn’t think it was AI, but maybe it is?

 

[RRfromR]

I usually don't like halos but this is so beautiful

Victorian 3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

This is a truly wonderful Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ring dates back to the late Victorian era and the ruby is an exceptional mid red hue and is natural with no heat treatment, making it extremely rare. The ruby is surrounded by ten old cut diamonds in open back claw settings...

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[Nick_G]

I usually don't like halos but this is so beautiful

Victorian 3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

This is a truly wonderful Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ring dates back to the late Victorian era and the ruby is an exceptional mid red hue and is natural with no heat treatment, making it extremely rare. The ruby is surrounded by ten old cut diamonds in open back claw settings...

www.thevintagejeweller.co.uk

Is it just me or does that ruby look a very uninspiring purplish red with very little 'life' in it?

 

[RRfromR]

I have another one

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[toomuchB]

1.56ct 'The Argyle Pheonix' red diamond. GIA 'Fancy Red', can't find the clarity, but I'd guess I1. Articles from 2013 said it sold at the Argyle tender for 2$m. The estimate is low, at 1-1.5m.

Very pretty, but I wouldn't bid on this even if I could. I just think this is an interesting lot worth sharing, and there is no where else to post this.

The Argyle marketing effort is very interesting to me. I don't think this would be up for auction if the owners weren't confident the iron is hottest right now. Curious what this will reach, and how it will compare to publicly shown retail pricing (which may not always reflect actual sale prices accurately). I suppose if someone really wants a 1+ct round-cut red, this is one of the only options.

Currently the 2 most expensive Argyle reds with public pricing on Leibish are:
1.32ct, I1 for 2.4m
0.77ct, SI1 for 1.7m
Hard to compare color nuances but those are purplish red and not red like the auction stone, with the smaller one appearing significantly purplish.

Here is a video, the photo attached is by GIA.

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