For $7.98 million you can have this baby!
This 6.04 carat, internally flawless blue diamond is the most expensive gemstone in the world, per carat, sold at auction.
Hrmm, if I saw someone wearing that, I would think that it was a saphire or some other dark blue gemstone, but “oh, that must be a blue diamond” would not cross my mind… unless of course, like Angel says, the person was surrounded by body guards, hehe.
Wow…but as Mrs. E. says — it looks like a sapphire! I never understood that: what’s the point of getting one of those fancy colored diamonds when it just looks like a “cheaper” stone? (I personally love saph’s…they’re beeeutiful!) I mean, unless you’re going around telling people, oh, this is a pink diamond, not a — shoot, I forget what the pink ones are — how will anyone know? And if you ARE doing that, that’s kinda crass, no? =)
I’ve seen some blue diamonds in person, and most of them didn’t look at all like sapphires. Sapphires (at least the ones we generally see) have a ‘true’ blue color, while in my experience, blue diamonds have a slightly greenish hint to the blue…they’re gorgeous!
Oh, and princesskittyHI–are you thinking of pink tourmaline?
Well, gee, thanks, Mrs. Blueberry — now I *want* a freakin’ blue diamond! =) LOL! Here I was convincing myself that a pretty sapphire was better ’cause it looks the same and costs less…poop!
Yeah, that’s probably it — pink tourmaline. I know it’s something that’s more like a birthstone, not a “real” gemstone.
Don’t get me wrong, I totally love those cute little colored gemstone rings (in fact, I WANT one of those eternity bands that mix the pink or blues w/ diamonds…), but I’d be totally happy w/ my “cheapie” stones vs. the colored diamonds! If I had $8 mill…I’d get a house! And some sparklies, of course. ‘Cause there’d still be SOME $$ left after the house…
Cute…but doesn’t look worth it. Maybe its just the picture but trust me even if it looked great in person I’d rather take the money….
Mrs. Cherry Blossom, San Francisco
Age and Occupation: 27, Administrative Asst.
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, District Sales Manager
Engagement Date: December 23, 2006
Wedding Date: May 3, 2008
Venue: Zen Garden in the East Bay w/ reception in a floor-to-ceiling window Atrium with views of the Zen Garden
About Me: After 5 years of dating, we're finally ready to get hitched! I am a lovah of all things wedding, creative, crafty, and definitely DIY bc I love to add a personal touch to everything I gift or make. In my free time, I like to bake, spend time with our family, friends, and my doggies, read my guilty pleasure celebrity gossip and catch up on TV shows.
What they don’t mention is the extra cost of the security guards that will have to follow your girl around so she doesn’t get mugged.
Dang that’s a rock.