Top 5 Most Expensive Gemstones In The World

If we were to ask which is the most expensive gemstone in the world, most people would agree on white diamonds. But believe it or not, it is not even included in our top 5 list of most expensive gemstones in the world.

Still, that pays attention to the fact that it is still expensive. Due to metal and gemstones being in the same category, some would still think that gold should be on the list, but the truth is it's not.

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Here we would like to share with you the top 5 most expensive gemstones in the world that money can buy.

5. Emerald ($305,000 Per Carat)

Rockefeller Emerald

Emeralds are among the most-liked gemstones in the world and they are valued for their vivid green hues. They are primarily mined in the four nations of Brazil, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and Zambia.

The majority of emeralds found in the market have little to no flaws which makes them available at astounding prices. A Rockefeller Emerald was sold to an anonymous buyer at Christie's auction for $5.5 million or precisely at $305,000 per carat.

This made it the most costly emerald to ever be sold.

4. Ruby ($1,180,000 Per Carat)

Sunrise Ruby

Rubies, or sometimes known as the King of Gemstones come in a variety of unique red tones. The blazing diamond represents zeal for life and desire. Some cultures even consider it as a symbol of blood.

One particular rare Burmese ruby was sold a the Sotheby's auction in 2015 for over $30 million. This made the 26-carat stone known as The Sunrise Ruby sold for a whopping $1.18 million per carat.

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This made it the most valuable ruby ever sold.

3. Pink Diamond ($1,190,000 Per Carat)

Pink Star Diamond

Pink diamonds are undoubtedly the rarest of all colored diamonds. These pink-hued stones make up less than 0.1% of the world's annual production of diamonds making it super rare to obtain.

In 2017, a magnificent pink diamond of 59.6 carats was purchased at a Sotheby's auction for a record-breaking $71.2 million with each carat costing $1.19 million. It was the largest Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond ever to be rated as Internally Flawless by the Gemological Institute of America.

It was given the name Pink Star Diamond.

2. Jadeite ($3,000,000 Per Carat)

Hutton Midivani Necklace

Some of you might have never heard of the name, Jadeite but it is a precious stone in China commonly known as Jade. Despite it being available in various colors, the most prominent one will be in green.

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The most sought-after gemstone will be the Imperial Jade and Jadeite play a significant role in the Chine tradition as it is a symbol of status and wealth. In 2014, the Hutton Midivani Necklace comprising of 27 huge and excellent jadeite beads was purchased for $27.44 million.

Interestingly enough, the buyer was the necklace's original creator, Cartier which makes the Hutton Midivani Necklace to be the most expensive jadeite ever bought.

1. Blue Diamond ($3,930,000 Per Carat)

Oppenheimer Blue

The blue diamond brings us to our top list of most valuable gemstones in the world. Due to their scarcity, the most prestigious collectors will be waiting in line to purchase this rare gemstone at auction.

That was the case when an emerald-cut Vivid Blue diamond measuring 14.62 carats was bought at Christie's auction in 2016 for a total of $57.5 million. What's known as Oppenheimer Blue currently holds the record for the most expensive gemstones ever to be sold at $3.93 million per carat.

Source:

• Haibunda

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