Feeling Completely Astounded
The lady was astonished not just by the reality behind her treasured jewelry, but also by herself. After all, she still wore the ring she’d owned for almost three decades. She must have known the diamond was special, otherwise how could she have missed its uncommon beauty? Had she realized the true value of this ring, she could have done so much more with it.
In addition, Wyndham said, “They’d gone to quite a few car-boot sales over the years.” One wonders how a savvy buyer like her could miss the fact that she was holding a genuine diamond in her hands. The fact that she paid so little for it also played a role in dissuading her from considering the possibility that it was authentic. She had no notion that the gem set she was wearing was a work of art.