Friday, November 12, 2010

Diamonds Are Forever

I've told MOTH to make sure the private jet & cheque book are both fired up on November 16th, as he will need to be in Geneva for Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction. He's long promised me a pink diamond & he has the perfect opportunity here. The highlight of the auction is this fancy intense pink round-cornered emerald-shaped rectangular step-cut VVS2 diamond weighing 24.78 carats set between shield-shaped diamond shoulders in platinum as a ring. The stone is type 11a - stones in this group are chemically the purest of all diamond crystals & have extraordinary optical transparency. Estimated sale price is USD/AUD38.39m.

I'm also on the look-out for a necklace to match a new little black dress I've purchased recently. This 'V' shaped diamond necklace set with baguette & tapered baguette diamonds, suspending fringes of graduated brilliant & circular cut cushion-shaped diamonds, the larger ones measuring 8.65 & 11.35 carats mounted in platinum will do just fine. Estimated sale price is USD/AUD329,000.


And while he's there, I do love this simple cultured pearl & diamond necklace. With 27 cultured pearls measuring from approx. 16.0 to 18.1mm. it has a spherical clasp set with brilliant cut diamonds mounted in white gold. Estimated sale price USD/AUD87,200.


I'm particularly taken with this pair of aquamarine, onyx & diamond pendant ear clips. Each is composed of an oval aquamarine & four annular motifs set with brilliant cut diamonds & onyx links, suspending a pear-shaped aquamarine mounted in white gold. Estimated sale price a steal at USD/AUD12,300.
If you have a moment over the weekend, I highly recommend you take a squizz at the Sotheby's site & this catalogue of delights. There are some really impressive pieces to dream & drool over.

This morning I'm perched in front of the computer on a very uncomfortable chair. My normal seat is occupied by this bundle of fluff. MOTH & I are cat-sitting for the weekend. Son #5 & his sweet girlfriend are away for a few days & have left Missy with us. She is the most vocal cat I've ever met, carrying on something fearful last night, but OK this morning. Must be a Birman thing. A jewel of a weekend to you all!

Images (exc. Missy): Sothebys

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16 comments:

  1. Marcy {pine creek cottage}November 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Oh, you are a gem! All of them will look beautiful on you.

    And I love that mound of fluff!

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  2. Gypsy PurpleNovember 12, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Wow...fabulous!!

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  3. UnknownNovember 12, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Wear 'em if you've got 'em...right?

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  4. A Room For EveryoneNovember 12, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    What a lovely cat..The ring is incredible, overwhelmingly beautiful! Rachaelxx

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  5. The MoerksNovember 12, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Do you think MOTH could find some pink diamond earrings to match the ring or would that be too much?

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  6. CatherineNovember 12, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful jewels...I'll have to send Mike over asap ( he can split the private jet fare with MOTH). I told him years ago that I wanted a diamond pendant. I believe I said that the diamond could be 'crumb-size' but so far, no bling for me.
    ; )
    xoTrina

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  7. LeeNovember 12, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    I think MOTH should buy you all these fabulous pieces Millie! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. PCovi November 12, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Oh now see...since you told us about these and I'M dying to have them too...my husband will be bidding against yours...HEY you wanna go out to eat while they bid?

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  9. Sitting In A Tree KissingNovember 13, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    OHHHH!!! Diamonds!!! So pretty :)

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  10. for the love of a houseNovember 13, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    Yes please!!!!!
    That kitty looks like she has big fluffy slippers on!

    joan

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  11. KaraNovember 13, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    How beautiful.

    Have a great weekend!!

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  12. Annette PiperNovember 13, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Oh yes, this post is right up my alley ;) Its a hard choice, why not get all of them!!!

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  13. Draffin BearsNovember 13, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Millie,

    Oh what beautiful jewels, love them all, especially the pink diamond.
    Now all you need to do is win Lotto and it could be all yours.
    Love your sweet pussycat, looked a lot like our Louie { he was a Sealpoint Persian}

    Have a fabulous weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  14. red tickingNovember 13, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    love the pink diamond... and those pearls... wowowowow

    have a great weekend.. and i agree... NOT ready... but i have to be... xx

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  15. RebeccaNovember 14, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    Millie, MOTH is out of luck as Warren has just placed his bids on all the items on you wish list. He will just not be out done!

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  16. Renée FinbergNovember 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    ooooh....
    do the aquamarine.
    i think you would look divine wearing those puppies.

    sneeez sneeez
    the cat is a cutie

    xxxx

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