A very special Congratulations to Taylor and Jake!

Jake, from Dallas, Texas, contacted NYC Wholesale Diamonds when he wanted to propose with a very special and unique ring.  We worked closely over email to create the ring of his fiancé’s dreams.

Blue Sapphire Smashes it’s Estimated Sale Price

It’s not often that a jewel sells for almost double its pre-auction estimate, but that happened this week with a rare Kashmir sapphire at Bonhams. The 17.43-carat stone fetched GBP 723,062 ($944,713), or close to $54,000 per carat, beating its high valuation of GBP 400,000 ($521,440).

The cushion-shaped, vivid-blue stone dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, and was formerly owned by a European noble family. It headlined Bonhams’ London sale on Tuesday in its first appearance at auction.

“We have a strong track record of selling Kashmir sapphires at Bonhams, with our international clients eager to add an important gem to their growing collections,” said Emily Barber, director of jewelry at Bonhams UK.

The piece wasn’t the only one that exceeded expectations: A transformable diamond and sapphire necklace by designer Grassy, which can be changed around and worn in five ways, garnered GBP 287,562 ($375,713). The ensemble, which features a 34.59-carat detachable sapphire, beat its estimate of GBP 120,000 to GBP 180,000 ($156,800 to $235,200).

“To discover a necklace like this today, intact and never before seen on the open market, offered with its original design drawings, is not only rare, but illustrates the compelling stories that period jewels can tell,” Barber added.

Other notable items at the sale included a step-cut, 9.07-carat, F-color, type IIa diamond ring with the potential for VVS1 clarity. Originally estimated at GBP 250,000 to GBP 350,000 ($325,900 to $456,260), the piece sold for GBP 250,062 ($326,717).

Additionally, a ring featuring a step-cut, 22.02-carat, Colombian emerald sitting on a mount formed by two marquise and brilliant-cut diamond honeybees and two brilliant-cut diamond leaves brought in GBP 100,062 ($130,736). Its presale estimate ranged from GBP 65,000 to GBP 85,000 ($84,730 to $110,810). The jewel, which is signed by both Tiffany & Co. and designer Jean Schlumberger, was part of the collection of artist Andy Warhol.

Congratulations to Keith and his new Fiancé!

And a HUGE thank you to Keith for our latest 5 Star Review on Google!

“Keith was terrific to work with. He helped explain each diamond in detail and never pushed me to pay more than my asking price. He gave me plenty of time and attention, I never felt rushed to make a decision. I’d recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a beautiful ring at a reasonable price.”

~Keith D.

Our latest 5 Star Google Review just came in!

“Keith was fantastic to work with. He was patient, thorough, and excited about crafting a unique engagement ring. I met with a handful of different folks in the NY DD, but the combination of price, integrity and engagement in the process made Keith the obvious choice. Looking forward to a lifetime relationship.”

~Alan

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Congratulations to Kate and Steven!

We wish you two all the happiness and success!  And a huge Thank You for the 5 Star Google Review!

“Keith was perfect to work with and I would recommend him to anyone. He was knowledgeable, showed me a number of stunning diamonds right in the price range I stated, and gave experienced advice throughout the whole process. I met with him a couple of times and each time he showed me a variety of diamonds with the GIA certificate right next to it, which I learned after shopping around really set him apart from others and is very important. In addition, all of the diamonds he showed varied in clarity, color, and carats which he pointed out but had excellent, top ratings in all other specs which can really effect how a diamond is priced and aren’t as emphasized by other sellers. He has a calm demeanor, worked well within my taste, and was very accommodating to meeting times. In the end, the ring came out perfect and my fiance absolutely loves it. Would recommend him to anyone.”

~Steven B.