Most Expensive Emeralds Ever Sold

Emeralds are one of the most valuable and rare gemstones in the world, prized for their beautiful green color and high level of durability. Over the years, some emeralds have sold for extraordinary prices, reaching into the millions of dollars. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the most expensive emeralds ever sold, who bought them, and where they came from.

Emerald	Price (USD)	Buyer	Origin	Current Location
Teodora	$12.6 million	Unknown	Zambia	Private Collection
Rockefeller Emerald	$305 million	Laurence Graff	Colombia	Private Collection
Mogul Mughal Emerald	$2.2 million	Anonymous	Colombia	Unknown
Gachala Emerald	$1.5 million	Harry Winston	Colombia	Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Duke of Devonshire Emerald	$1.3 million	Unknown	Colombia	Private Collection

As you can see, the most expensive emeralds ever sold have all come from Colombia, which is known for producing some of the finest emeralds in the world. These emeralds are highly prized by collectors and investors alike, and are often sold at auction houses around the world.