The Great Debate: Blue Diamonds Vs. Pink Diamonds

In our quest to discover and showcase Elite luxury goods to our readers, we are partaking in a new venture and featuring two of the most exclusive diamonds on the market right now. This week, we are pitting two of the world’s finest stones against each other.

We would like to pose two questions to our readers.  For our female Elite: As a woman, which do you prefer having–a ring bedazzled with a blue diamond or a ring with a piercing pink diamond? And for our Elite men, what is your preference when purchasing a luxurious piece for your beloved beau or mistress?

As we know–and we’re sure you’ve heard as well–diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Men, if you can afford such luxuries then you may be successful at attracting some of the most vivacious vixens the world has to offer.

In today’s diamond market, many dealers and companies are struggling to maintain inventory as the masses flock to these precious gems as a safeguard against the volatile financial markets. Diamond dealers across the globe have proclaimed that, “It is as if the world has run out of producing luxury and ravishing diamonds”.

Today, we are showcasing one of the most prestigious blue diamonds and a breathtaking pink diamond–both originating from the luxury diamond powerhouse, Jacob & Co.

 

 

We’re sure you’ve heard of the iconic man, Jacob the Jeweler–head and founder of Jacob & Co. This man acquires the finest diamonds and produces pieces with unmatched class and elegance, sure to wow any wide variety of audiences. Jacob the Jeweler has managed to take his company from a fledgling booth in New York’s diamond district to an established leader in diamond sales–now competing with leading companies like Graff and Harry Winston and producing pieces sought after by celebrities around the globe.

Jacob & Co. is known for having some of the world’s most exclusive diamonds as well as a mastery of craft in creating exotic, artistically inspired designs.  Jacob continues to be one of most venerated jewelers in the industry, and has further established himself and firmly planted his legacy with the debut of these two luxurious stones.

The first stone is a stunning, 18.45-carat weight fancy brownish-pink diamond, set in an opulent pave diamond setting. The stone is one of the finest of its class, arguably unparalleled in this industry. The stone itself exudes an exuberant light so luminous and beautiful that we have to warn our readers–it might just blind you at the slightest glance.

 

 

Nonetheless, we surely cannot recommend not peering at this pulchritudinous paragon, as it would be a wonderful final image to have in one’s mind regardless. There are approximately 230 side stones set on the setting. You’re surely wondering, “What’s the asking price for such a extensively designed ring” Try $6.5 million US dollars.

The next stone is a prodigious, 16.77-carat weight, natural fancy grayish-blue oval-cut diamond. The clarity is IF, with a color of FGB. The stunning stone has a pave setting of two rows with pink diamonds poised over the centerpiece. There are about 287 side stones surrounding this amazing stone within its flawless setting.

 

 

Now, we’re sure the value of the last stone made your jaw drop, but this beautiful blue stone’s price might just cause you to reconsider your profession. Prepare yourselves, Elite: The stone is valued at an astounding $16 million US dollars.

These are two of the most luxurious, finest stones on the market–sure to demand attention in any setting. Now, for our Elite readers–which stone would you prefer, and why?

By Steve Kanter | Elite Daily