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

[MaisOuiMadame]

https://www.interencheres.com/meubles-objets-art/un-automne-a-lermitage-vente-de-tableaux-archeologie-mobilier-et-objets-dart-297702/lot-29202610.html

Gahhh.... I'm drooling...

 

[demantoidz]

Am I crazy or is 820k a suprisingly low price for a 4.4ct deep bluish green diamond, all natural according to GIA? Considering it only has a GIA brief, maybe it has some major clarity issues. An interesting stone nonetheless.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/jewelry/_r5005-440ct-ov-fd-blue-green-ring-cf0f?locale=en

 

[Bojambles]

Wow, 10k per carat for a 6ct sapphire is not much cheaper than buying in US.
I thought this vendor was in Sri Lanka.

Same. I'm really surprised by the prices being thrown around. The vendors are also usually quite keen to know where I'm from which makes me think that they are 100% pricing according to what they think each individual can pay.

For sure, there is going to be a floor that they won't go below. But the discretionary part irritates me. Does it mean that they're going to give me more guarantees and better service? Doubt so

 

[Bojambles]

4 ct., Sri Lankan, unheated "vivid blue" sapphire. USD21,000

Hi Lilith,

I know it's more than a year later, but curious who the seller is?

 

[T L]

Am I crazy or is 820k a suprisingly low price for a 4.4ct deep bluish green diamond, all natural according to GIA? Considering it only has a GIA brief, maybe it has some major clarity issues. An interesting stone nonetheless.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/jewelry/_r5005-440ct-ov-fd-blue-green-ring-cf0f?locale=en

That is “cheap” for such a stone.

Love the stone, but that setting overwhelms it.

 

[pokerface]

Holy cow, this stone is unreal

 

[kenny]

Am I crazy or is 820k a suprisingly low price for a 4.4ct deep bluish green diamond, all natural according to GIA? Considering it only has a GIA brief, maybe it has some major clarity issues. An interesting stone nonetheless.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/jewelry/_r5005-440ct-ov-fd-blue-green-ring-cf0f?locale=en

I'm also surprised by the low price.

But pave diamonds mounted upside down?
A zillion culets pointing in every direction, begging to be chipped and scratching everything your hand glances against?
Really?

I find the look to be jarring and disturbing.
Brings to mind brass knuckles or that medieval torture device, the mace.

Oh well, c'est la vie.
Bugattis and Birken bags are easily replaced.

 

[T L]

I'm also surprised by the low price.

But pave diamonds mounted upside down?
A zillion culets pointing in every direction, begging to be chipped and scratching everything your hand glances against?
Really?

I find the look to be jarring and disturbing.
Brings to mind brass knuckles or that medieval torture device, the mace.

Oh well, c'est la vie.
Bugattis and Birken bags are easily replaced.

Oh wow, didn’t even realize those were cutlets sticking up. Reminds me of an armadillo!! Lol!

Some rings are way too over the top. For example, gorgeous gem, but if I want a satellite dish, I’ll mount it on my roof. Lol!

 

[demantoidz]

More FCD madness...

Optimum Diamonds LLC on Instagram: "The collection…"

340 likes, 24 comments - optimumdiamondsnycNovember 12, 2021 on : "The collection…"

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IIRC the purple pear shape is a 0.7+ct vivid purple and the trillion green is a 2+ct vivid green...

 

[JackTrick]

4.x ct heated Sri Lankan sapphire, in platinum with diamonds. Absolutely sublime. Super velvetty and more cornflower like in person.

 

[eefaye0728]

4.x ct heated Sri Lankan sapphire, in platinum with diamonds. Absolutely sublime. Super velvetty and more cornflower like in person.

So pretty, where is this beauty listed at.

 

[JackTrick]

So pretty, where is this beauty listed at.

Lang’s Antiques!

Gem 4.57 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring - AGL

Whether from Kashmir, Burma, or anywhere else, sapphires simply do not come any bluer than this truly magnificent specimen. Weighing 4.57 carats, the glorious gemstone casts an intense, silky, cobalt/royal blue color (virtually indistinguishable from the finest Kashmir sapphires) from within an...

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[demantoidz]

This 6ct flame spinel has been posted by multiple Asia-based IG vendors:

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Every time it pops on my feed I get butterflies.
Heres most of the the pics

 

[demantoidz]

One more...
I've stalked this black opal for years. I'm sure some here have seen it. I don't think I've seen a better one barring harlequin/super rare patterns (but I'd be happy to be proven wrong). One other comes to mind, but it was in freeform shape while this is a more desirable oval cab.

Video is in the listing.

It was listed for 60k for the longest time.
5.24ct, 12.88 x 9.15 x 6.43mm

N1 - 5.24CTS QUALITY RED ON BLACK OPAL STONE INV-

Black Opal 12.88 x 9.15 x 6.43mm 5.24 cts Auction #1126616 Opal Auctions

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[T L]

That's a gorgeous opal. This harlequin does it for me because of the paraiba blues. The gaudy gaudy ring showcasing it isn't bad either.

Karen Suen Fine Jewellery on Instagram: "Explosion of colors with yet another fiery black opal, adorned with paraiba, diamond and sapphires from “Colourful” collection ••••••••••••• #KarenSuen #KarenSuenFineJewellery #Designer #BespokeJewels #Precio

264 likes, 3 comments - karensuenfinejewelleryMay 23, 2020 on : "Explosion of colors with yet another fiery black opal, adorned with paraiba, diamond and sapphires from “Colourful” collection �..."

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[LilAlex]

4.x ct heated Sri Lankan sapphire, in platinum with diamonds. Absolutely sublime. Super velvetty and more cornflower like in person.

Wow! Almost worth getting a heated stone when it's that lovely!

 

[JewelledEscalators]

 

[LilAlex]

4.x ct heated Sri Lankan sapphire, in platinum with diamonds. Absolutely sublime. Super velvetty and more cornflower like in person.

So how does this story end?!

 

[JackTrick]

So how does this story end?!

Ha. Loved it, but not enough to justify the price

 

[demantoidz]

Can't help myself.
35ct unheated Burmese ruby 40+m USD

That's larger and allegedly more valuable than any auction house ruby as far as I know.
Can make a bootleg version with rubellite though!

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[LilAlex]

Can't help myself.
35ct unheated Burmese ruby 40+m USD

And amazingly if you posted this terrible photo here as a should-I-buy, everyone would say how dead and brown it looks! This is why one photo is almost useless.

 

[demantoidz]

Found another video and studio shot of the above ruby

TRACEY ELLISON on Instagram: "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to film this @philippe.petra 35 carat Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby... probably worth around $40

4,335 likes, 107 comments - thediamondsgirlOctober 8, 2020 on : "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to fi..."

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[VividRed]

Found another video and studio shot of the above ruby

TRACEY ELLISON on Instagram: "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to film this @philippe.petra 35 carat Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby... probably worth around $40

4,335 likes, 107 comments - thediamondsgirlOctober 8, 2020 on : "DO I WANT TO DROP ONE OF THE RAREST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- STONES I’VE EVER HELD INTO THE CHAMPAGNE?? Of course not but the chance to fi..."

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Is it going to auction?

 

[demantoidz]

Is it going to auction?

Dont think so currently. It's owned by a high jewelery house called Philippe Petra. They have some insane stuff. The site is a little bare so their IG account/tag offers a better glimpse into their higher end stuff.

 

[maita13]

If I win the lottery, I want something like these. Some lucky soul‘s walking around wearing these fabulous earrings! I will have these suckers replicated. Yes siree, all 22.50 ct of these amaze-balls!!

Victorian Diamond Earrings at 1stDibs

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[LilAlex]

I think we are officially in the "which lottery are we talking about?" part of this thread

 

[demantoidz]

I think we are officially in the "which lottery are we talking about?" part of this thread

If we won the lottery of life and were borne to that family who bought their daughter the Blue Moon diamond...

 

[Cerulean]

I think we are officially in the "which lottery are we talking about?" part of this thread

All of them.

Tax-free!

 

[T L]

I want this demantoid. Yes, I know it's not the famed chrome green, but this metallic bluish green is my favorite color for this gem, and this is a fine specimen. . It's around five carats.

David Nassi F.G.A., G.G. on Instagram: "A closer more fluid look at that #demantoid I posted the other day…. That sparkle That shine That sweet, highly refractive green It’s so divine Drink it up It’s Friday night #Cheers #agtamember #agta_gems #

294 likes, 11 comments - gemcollectorJanuary 7, 2022 on : "A closer more fluid look at that #demantoid I posted the other day…. That sparkle That shine That sweet, highly refractive green It’..."

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David Nassi F.G.A., G.G. on Instagram: "One of the finer #demantoid #garnets we’ve had over the years. This untreated Russian stone is fairly large for this locale at over 5 carats. Another beauty for any January babies out there. Maybe I’ll take a

420 likes, 20 comments - gemcollectorJanuary 5, 2022 on : "One of the finer #demantoid #garnets we’ve had over the years. This untreated Russian stone is fairly large for this locale at over 5 c..."

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[LilAlex]

I want this demantoid. Yes, I know it's not the famed chrome green, but this metallic bluish green is my favorite color for this gem, and this is a fine specimen. . It's around five carats

OK my turn to be that person: I think it will be dark. These super-vivid, super-saturated stones do better in small sizes, yes?

But if someone were to surprise me on Valentine's Day...