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Now, imagine the bling bling this would give...
It might not be as big as the Ritz, but they say it's the size of a coconut.
The world's biggest diamond, weighing an astonishing 6,000 carats or 42oz, has reportedly been discovered in a South African mine.
That would make it twice as big as the previous record holder for a rough, gem-quality diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan found in 1905 near Pretoria.
Dealers were preparing for a bidding war yesterday and speculating that the monster rock could be worth as much as ?15million.
Its ultimate value will depend on how clear it is and how many flaws it contains, such as cracks, gas bubbles or carbon marks.
The super gem is said to have been discovered in North West province and to be on its way to the country's most heavily-guarded and secure unit at the South African Diamond Board centre in Johannesburg.
Dealer Chris Smit said up to half the rock could be lost when it was 'cleaned up'.
During the process, hundreds or even thousands of smaller diamonds would be created which would all have extra value because of their association with the larger gem.
The Cullinan Diamond was given to Edward VII before it was cut into smaller rocks including the 530-carat Great Star of Africa, which is mounted in the Sceptre with the Cross and is kept in the Tower of London.
A photo of the uncut diamond, shown next to a mobile phone to illustrate its size
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15 million for a rock. a stone.
ridiculous.
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 28, 2007, 09:56:56 PM
15 million for a rock. a stone.
ridiculous.
I better not see quotes like that when Chinese Democracy finally arrives.
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 28, 2007, 09:56:56 PM
15 million for a rock. a stone.
ridiculous.
That's British Pounds...so more like $23 Million USD
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HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 28, 2007, 09:56:56 PM
15 million for a rock.? a stone.
ridiculous.
yeah but its pretty :p
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Quote from: freedom78 on August 29, 2007, 11:18:05 PM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 28, 2007, 09:56:56 PM
15 million for a rock. a stone.
ridiculous.
That's British Pounds...so more like $23 Million USD
no, it'd be more like 30 USD right? isn't 1 pound worth about 2 USD?
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Wonder how many got killed for this.
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I just saw blood diamond the other day. good movie. i told my girl shes not getting a ring and she flipped out
it is a ridiculous custom though. "marry me, but buy me a big rock first"
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 09:47:06 AM
I just saw blood diamond the other day. good movie. i told my girl shes not getting a ring and she flipped out
it is a ridiculous custom though. "marry me, but buy me a big rock first"
Way to take a stand!
But can you imagine if we bought diamonds the way jewelry store commercials want us to? For every anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mothers Day...women would be dying left and right, under the crushing weight of their diamonds.
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Quote from: freedom78 on August 30, 2007, 11:21:52 AM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 09:47:06 AM
I just saw blood diamond the other day. good movie. i told my girl shes not getting a ring and she flipped out
it is a ridiculous custom though. "marry me, but buy me a big rock first"
Way to take a stand!
But can you imagine if we bought diamonds the way jewelry store commercials want us to? For every anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mothers Day...women would be dying left and right, under the crushing weight of their diamonds.
well thats what i SAID, what I DO will be an entirely different story
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you could get her a cultive diamond, they're real but helped alot to grow in a lab....she couldn't tell the diffrence anyway..you can by the price :p
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I visited a diamond business in Amsterdam and spent an afternoon trying on various "rocks"!
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 12:09:02 PM
Quote from: freedom78 on August 30, 2007, 11:21:52 AM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 09:47:06 AM
I just saw blood diamond the other day. good movie. i told my girl shes not getting a ring and she flipped out
it is a ridiculous custom though. "marry me, but buy me a big rock first"
Way to take a stand!
But can you imagine if we bought diamonds the way jewelry store commercials want us to? For every anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mothers Day...women would be dying left and right, under the crushing weight of their diamonds.
well thats what i SAID, what I DO will be an entirely different story
Of course. I have absolutely no faith that you'll stick by this newfound conviction.
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Quote from: freedom78 on August 30, 2007, 01:36:34 PM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 12:09:02 PM
Quote from: freedom78 on August 30, 2007, 11:21:52 AM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 09:47:06 AM
I just saw blood diamond the other day. good movie. i told my girl shes not getting a ring and she flipped out
it is a ridiculous custom though. "marry me, but buy me a big rock first"
Way to take a stand!
But can you imagine if we bought diamonds the way jewelry store commercials want us to? For every anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mothers Day...women would be dying left and right, under the crushing weight of their diamonds.
well thats what i SAID, what I DO will be an entirely different story
Of course. I have absolutely no faith that you'll stick by this newfound conviction.
but give me credit for trying to get out of dropping 5-10k on a rock
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 02:15:24 PM
Quote from: freedom78 on August 30, 2007, 01:36:34 PM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 12:09:02 PM
Quote from: freedom78 on August 30, 2007, 11:21:52 AM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 09:47:06 AM
I just saw blood diamond the other day. good movie. i told my girl shes not getting a ring and she flipped out
it is a ridiculous custom though. "marry me, but buy me a big rock first"
Way to take a stand!
But can you imagine if we bought diamonds the way jewelry store commercials want us to? For every anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mothers Day...women would be dying left and right, under the crushing weight of their diamonds.
well thats what i SAID, what I DO will be an entirely different story
Of course. I have absolutely no faith that you'll stick by this newfound conviction.
but give me credit for trying to get out of dropping 5-10k on a rock
Get the emerald cut. They look bigger than the actual ct. weight, because of the way they're cut.
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 02:15:24 PM
but give me credit for trying to get out of dropping 5-10k on a rock?
Holy shit! You're willing to pay that much for.....for what exactly?
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Quote from: polluxlm on August 30, 2007, 02:39:32 PM
Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 02:15:24 PM
but give me credit for trying to get out of dropping 5-10k on a rock
Holy shit! You're willing to pay that much for.....for what exactly?
...a sudden quick cessation of BJs, and slow, steady decline in sex.
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but give me credit for trying to get out of dropping 5-10k on a rock?
Holy shit! You're willing to pay that much for.....for what exactly?
...a sudden quick cessation of BJs, and slow, steady decline in sex.? ?
Ahh, now I see, he's trying to get an extension. Too bad men almost never take the interest into consideration.
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That was 5-10K pesos, not USD or pounds
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Quote from: Lil' Butters on August 30, 2007, 03:59:33 PM
That was 5-10K pesos, not USD or pounds?
You're a cheap fucker then
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