While on the subject of expensive baubles, here for your delectation is this rather massive diamond ring. On offer by Dover Jewelry, it is described thusly: This intriguingly fascinating vintage style diamond engagement ring with a unique and eminent 19.21ct breathtaking round European cut diamond at the center is crafted in solid platinum with a delightful touch of rose gold applied to the center-stone perimeter. This exquisite engagement ring signed ‘Ed.B’ weighs 18.1 grams and measures 19 mm in diameter and 13 mm high.  The distinguished 19.21ct  EGL certified diamond is graded J color and -VS 2 clarity  secured by 4 delicately designed paw-prongs, within a rose gold, pave diamond encrusted  perimeter. The immaculately designed vintage style openwork gallery depicts diamond-swathed fleur-de-lis profiles, and the well-designed gracefully forked shoulders set with pave diamonds and ornate rose gold ‘straps’ augment the cumulative weight of pave diamonds adorning this exquisite ring to 1.85 cts, all  graded G-H color and VS clarity.The  easily sizable shank partly set with pave diamonds is stamped inside with the goldsmith’s initials ‘Ed. B’ and ‘platinum’.  This sumptuous diamond engagement ring remains in pristine condition.”

Should you be enamoured of it to purchase, it is selling for USD$579,999.