Comments on: Famous Diamonds

By: jan colley

jan colley — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:07:04 +0000

Hi Angel
check this out:
“Jonker Diamond. A fine quality, 726-carat diamond found in South Africa in 1934. It was purchased by the Diamond Producers’ Association for $315,000 and later sold to Harry Winston, New York City gem dealer, for a reported $700,000. After cutting by Lazare Kaplan, of New York, a marquise and eleven emerald cuts resulted. The largest stone, the Jonker, was a 66-facet emerald cut that weighed 142.90 carats; later it was recut to 125.65 carats and 58 facets. After being owned briefly by King Farouk of Egypt (when its estimated value was $1,000,000), it became the property of Queen Ratna, of Nepal.”
“Jubilee Diamond. A 650.80 carat African diamond, found in 1895. It was named in honor of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, in 1897. It was cut into a 245.35-carat cushion shaped brilliant of excellent quality and exhibited in Paris in 1900. Thereafter, it was owned by an Indian industrialist and a London firm. Since 1937, the gem has been the property of Paul-Louis Weiller, of Paris, who loaned it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1961 for display. Its present value is estimated to be $1,500,000.”
I would say those are old values. While researching the diamond book, I remember seeing a few large pinks come up for sale and they can fetch 1/2 to 1m per carat. Colourless diamonds less.
All I know is, I’d have to sell more books than Nora Roberts to even buy a little smidgen of a true pink diamond…

By: Angel

Angel — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:26:12 +0000

How much money would it cost to by one of evey famous diamond?

By: jan colley

jan colley — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:18:23 +0000

Hi Kayce C. Sorry you’re too late for the prize for this blog, which was drawn on Jan 28. If you want to go into the draw for any other prizes that may pop up on the blogs, you comment on that particular blog. And if you’re interested in the fantastic diamond necklace prize, you pick up the clues that the respective authors have posted and hang on to your answers until the last book is released. There will be an email address posted for you to send your answers to and then you’re in the draw. Check out our contest page for more details. There are some great prizes to be won – enjoy the ride!

By: Kayce C.

Kayce C. — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:55:18 +0000

Please include my name in the drawing.

By: jan colley

jan colley — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:57:27 +0000

Sorry, I meant JSL…

By: jan colley

jan colley — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:57:03 +0000

Congrats, Jennifer! Enjoy and may the force be with you for the diamond pendant – or any of the other great prizes we’re going to be throwing your way.

By: maxinesullivan1

maxinesullivan1 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:36:47 +0000

Congratulations, JSL! I’m sure you’ll enjoy both the Aussie calendar and Yvonne’s book.

By: Bronwyn Jameson

Bronwyn Jameson — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:17:52 +0000

Congratulations, Jennifer. Enjoy your prizes!

By: Paula Roe

Paula Roe — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:52:12 +0000

OKay, time to draw for the prize – a gorgeous Aussie calendar and a copy of one of Yvonne Lindsay’s books. :::rolls barrel::: It’s # 4! Counting down on messages… it’s JSL! Yay! Email me at paula@paularoe.com with your address and I’ll get your prizes off asap!

By: JSL

JSL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:48:36 +0000

Jan, that’s so nice and funny that the jeweler couldn’t resist not cleaning your solitaire. I like to think that as I get more jewelry I’ll learn to treat it better… As to that park in Arkansas… time to plan a trip! O:D