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

Published on 05/21/2020
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Why Had Everyone Been Deceived?

As described by the captain of Sotheby’s auction house, Jessica Wyndham, the dated cutting method suggested something faked. It really wasn’t anyone’s fault that the diamond had slipped under the radar for so long. Beyond its monstrous size, the diamond’s actual crafting was one that resembled the countless fakes out there. This was a true case of a ‘diamond in the rough’! The details of the stone amazed the expert, who had never experienced anything like this in their long career.

Why Had Everyone Been Deceived

Why Had Everyone Been Deceived

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Diamond In The Rough

The rarely found stone had been fitted with a structured chevron, which was supposed to reflect light in a completely different way than ordinary diamonds. These do not sparkle as brilliantly. Therefore, their hue is much tamer than the stereotype blinding shine. Although you might think that these flaws in its development would diminish its worth, the unusual editions actually made an incredible contribution to the diamond’s status. These details increased its worth even more!

Diamond In The Rough

Diamond In The Rough

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