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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Top Most Expensive Gems sold in The History

 Five Top Most Valuable Diamond For Ever 

Throughout the world, gemstones have been used since ancient times to display wealth, make good luck charms, and even heal ailments. But the most expensive gems are the rarest and most precious of all. From the centuries-old Blue Hope Diamond to the modern-day 24.78 Gran Atama Red Diamond, these stones are coveted by billionaires and celebrities alike. Here, we explore the most expensive gemstones in the world and the stories behind them.

 

The first gemstone on our list is perhaps the most famous of all, the 45.52-carat Blue Hope Diamond. This beautiful blue gem was discovered in the 1600s in Indian and has been passed through various hands—including King Louis XIV of France and the United States’ Harry Winston—over the centuries. The diamond is set in a stunning necklace and is estimated to be worth over $350 million.

 

Another famous gemstone is the De Beers Millennium Jewel 4 which was the highest price ever paid for a colored diamond. This remarkable 113.09-carat, intense pink diamond was discovered in South Africa and sold in 1999 for $60 million. Its previous owner was the Essajee Amijee company, a third-generation diamond cutter.

 

Continuing on this list is the Allnatt, a 101.29-carat diamonds containing pink and yellow hues that was named after Allied forces Major Alfred Ernest Allnatt and is valued at $3 million. According to the Gemological Institute of America, the brilliant cut diamond is quite rare because the pink hue occurs in less than 2% of all diamonds.

 

The fourth most expensive gemstone is the Earthstar, an orange-yellow diamond owned by the Oppenheimer family. Estimated to be worth about $2 million, the diamond is considered to be one of the world’s most expensive fancy colored diamonds. The diamond is a reminder of the family’s wealth, in addition to their philanthropy and charitable works.

 

Rounding out the top 5 most expensive gemstones is the 24.78 Gran Atama Red Diamond. This rare, 2.7-carat red diamond was first discovered in Brazil and is considered to be one of the rarest and priciest red diamonds in the world. Its estimated worth is $1.8 million.

 

In conclusion, though these gemstones are very expensive and often out of reach for many, they come with fascinating stories that can be shared and enjoyed with future generations. From stories of fancy kings to generous family foundations, these stones are an important reminder of our societies and the things that hold an inherent value to us.


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