The ring was of the same style, and even its size was a perfect match.
As soon as Nanako saw the ring, she burst with unexplainable joy, as if it was Charlie who had personally given her the ring. 5
Seeing Nanako’s delight, Kawana Kurenai asked in bewilderment, "Miss, why would you be so interested i n a brand like Tiffany? It is a very ordinary brand, and the ring is rather cheap. Their diamonds are like grains of sand..." 4
Kurenai was right.
A diamond ring worth one million dollars or less was, frankly speaking, for the averagely wealthy family. 2
The real tycoons didn’t even bother wearing such rings.
Ultra-wealthy tycoons of the East and West owned diamonds with the highest purity, ones that were precisely cut, and so clear, they could easily fetch ten million apiece.
Those who were really wealthy would buy raw, precious diamonds and customize them into rings, the reason why it wasn't rare that such rings were worth more than ten million. 5
The rich Oskians had a wide preference when it came
to their jewelry. Besides diamonds, they fancied all kinds of gemstones, especially jade. 1
The price of a real high quality imperial green jadeite was tremendously high, so it was a common sight to have a jade bracelet with over ten or even a hundred million dollars. 6
To them, such jewelry could express the socially perceived value and garnered a lot of room for appreciation.
Ito family itself was one of the wealthiest families in Japan. As the family patriarch's sole daughter, Nanako's acceptance for a ring from such a common brand was beyond what Kurenai could percieve. 5
Holding the ring dearly, Nanako shyly said, "Kawana, some things cannot be measured by value. To you, this ring might be worth nothing. But for me, it is priceless." 2
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