Bought For $13: The Ring that Made A Millionaire 33 Years Later

Published on 05/21/2020
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An Infinite Cost

So, what nuances had boosted this diamond’s worth so significantly that the bidding process almost doubled its initially appraised worth? One believable reason arose for the ring’s highly inflated buying price. It could have been that the precious stone expert was convinced that this piece had once been part of a legendary figure’s collection. Of course, ordinary people will be desperate to get their hands on pieces that once belonged to notable individuals. Who could this enigmatic character have been? Perhaps royalty?

An Infinite Cost

An Infinite Cost

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A Notable Figure

Our story now takes a historical turn. A man named Tobias Kormind, who happens to be one of the most acclaimed diamond authorities in the world as well as 77 Diamond’s director, was convinced that this ring had formerly belonged to either a noble person or a terrifically rich individual. But how could this gentleman know this, given that there was no documentation or even word-of-mouth speculation attached to the ring? Which parts of the ring made that evident?

A Notable Figure

A Notable Figure

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