The Purple Orchid Diamond!

[soberguy]

Oh my goodness what a color!!!

 

[txgreeneyes]

oh my gosh!

Wonder what the price tag on that is?

I know. If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

 

[bcavitt]

According to the press release from Leibish & Co., the stone is valued at $4,000,000

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

Good gravy that is gorgeous!
Do you think they'll take a personal check? LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!

 

[lambskin]

I'd halo it.

 

[soberguy]

I think it would be perfect in a men's ring lol!

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Hubba hubba. The color. The size. Did I say color already?

Wow.

 

[LoversKites]

I think it would be perfect in a men's ring lol!

I don't think gender would stop anyone from such a diamond to be honest

 

[mr_kroshka]

It's a beautiful Orchid

 

[T L]

Now THAT's an FCD color I love, much nicer than all those fancy reds that are overhyped.

 

[soberguy]

I've seen a couple of purplish reds that were astonishing. Orangey red and red can be brownish to my eye. Sometimes I wonder if the grader has as good an eye as I do lol!!

 

[Marlow]

Could it be that some of the color is from the orchid leaf behind the gem???

 

[JewelFreak]

I think it increases the perceived saturation, yes, Marlow. Here's another photo that answers my question as to why they valued it at only $4 million. However, I am impressed with the cutting in that the original rough was "just over 4 cts" & the final stone 3.37 -- preserved a lot of weight at VS2 clarity.

The background on this photo is pinkish/purple too. I'd like to see it on a white background.

 

[T L]

I've seen a couple of purplish reds that were astonishing. Orangey red and red can be brownish to my eye. Sometimes I wonder if the grader has as good an eye as I do lol!!

Purplish red or pinkish red is the exception. Pure red is just meh to me, but maybe there's a nice one out there????

 

[mochiko42]

I heard it will be at the Hong Kong show in a couple of weeks and I am planning to go take a look!! (assuming it's on public display).

 

[mochiko42]

Also this 12ct blue diamond... lots of FCD lately..

http://www.jewellerynetasia.com/en-us/editorial/Blogs/555/5523/12-carat-blue-moon-diamond-to-be-unveiled-in-the-us?utm_source=adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EDM20140827en

 

[chrono]

I heard it will be at the Hong Kong show in a couple of weeks and I am planning to go take a look!! (assuming it's on public display).

It is your PS/CS duty to report your findings to us.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Also this 12ct blue diamond... lots of FCD lately..

http://www.jewellerynetasia.com/en-us/editorial/Blogs/555/5523/12-carat-blue-moon-diamond-to-be-unveiled-in-the-us?utm_source=adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EDM20140827en

Now this is a color I live for. Oh. My. Word. They don't have a fainting icon, do they?

 

[soberguy]

That blue!!! Wow!!!!

 

[kroshka]

Here is the more affordable alternative for the Purple Orchid, although the shade is not exactly the same but similar.


http://www.leibish.com/purple-diamond/051ct-fancy-intense-pink-purple-cushion-vs2-125605-18680

Wish I could at least have the this version!

Kroshka

 

[chrono]

And fewer by 3 zeros too.

 

[kroshka]

I say we name this half carater the "Mini Purple Orchid"

Kroshka

 

[Marlow]

http://www.langerman-diamonds.com/shop/4401-pink-diamond-triangle-0_20-ct-polished.html

Love this!!! And the price is not bad...

 

[T L]

http://www.langerman-diamonds.com/shop/4401-pink-diamond-triangle-0_20-ct-polished.html

Love this!!! And the price is not bad...

It's nice, but I would want a GIA prior to purchase.

 

[soberguy]

Anyone know if gia has ever certified a straight purple?

 

[T L]

Anyone know if gia has ever certified a straight purple?

http://www.leibish.com/the-royal-purple-heart-article-303

 

[pregcurious]

Beautiful.

 

[soberguy]

Did gia certify that diamond? I didn't read anywhere that they had. I've seen that diamond mentioned before.

 

[T L]

Did gia certify that diamond? I didn't read anywhere that they had. I've seen that diamond mentioned before.

I believe so. I don't think a major diamond of such rare color wouldn't go through the GIA, and it is stated to be "fancy vivid purple." GIA would give that designation. Pure purple diamonds are the rarest of all, with pure violet diamonds, much rarer than pure reds.

 

[soberguy]

Well see that's what I mean. Gia mentions certifying the red shield, now the Moussaieff Red Diamond. But there is no mention of them, or from them, regarding certification of this particular diamond, or any straight purple diamond. So my question is still unanswered lol!!