TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE JEWELS IN THE WORLD
Should I let you in on a little secret that you probably didn't know about?
DIAMONDS CAN BE MADE!
Calm down
But, you might not actually make diamonds unless you are some kind of expert. Sorry for killing that billionaire vision.
Yeah I did, I'm sorryšš
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Diamonds can be created in laboratories.
This method was discovered way back in the 1950s and experts have used this method to create synthetic diamonds ever since that discovery.
The best part is, these synthetic diamonds looks so much like the natural organic diamonds that you might not be able to tell the difference which makes these synthetic diamonds a good option for people who can't afford the real one.
Anyways
If you haven't read, seen or heard about the most expensive jewels in the world then you should read this, you will be amazed at what you will find.
There are a lot of beautiful jewels that have been discovered and used ever since the evolution of man but amongst all, I have carefully selected 10 most expensive, exquisite, and precious jewels in the world.
10. The Perfect Pink
The perfect pink jewel is a rectangular-shaped fancy intense pink diamond weighing 14.23 carats.
The jewel, mounted on an 18k rose and white gold, is flanked on each side by a rectangular-shaped diamond that weighs 1.73 and 1.67 carats respectively.
Pink diamonds have been said to have gained a lot of popularity in recent years and The Perfect Pink is a good example. The jewel was sold for over $23 million in November 2010.
Perfect Pink might be expensive but it's not as expensive and exquisite as the next jewel on the list. Check it out.
9. The Winston Blue
The Winston Blue is the largest flawless vivid blue diamond in the world. The stunning beauty is a 13.22-carat diamond flanked on either side by a pear-shaped diamond, which weighs approximately 1.00 and 0.96 carats respectively. This piece was sold for $23.8 million and has been the highest price paid for a colourless diamond.
Before we go to the next jewel, here is another fact you probably didn't know.
Did you know that the wonderful blue sapphire necklace that was shown in the epic movie Titanic that came in 1997 actually exists? Do you remember how Jack gave the necklace to Rose and how it became a special part of their love story?
The blue sapphire necklace is now nicknamed āThe Love of the Sea.ā
The film crew decided to showcase this stunning sapphire necklace because the same necklace was gifted by Henry to his fiancƩ Kate on the Titanic ship in the true-life story before embarking on their journey on the Titanic in the year 1912. We all know what happened in the end, say cheers if you cried like me after watching that movie (cheeerrs).
Okay, let's move on.
8. The Wittelsbach-Graff-Graff Diamond
This is one of the most prestigious gemstones in the world.
Here's a little history about it.
The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond was part of the Bavarian crown jewels in the 17th century before disappearing for decades during the 20th century. It finally reappeared and was bought at an auction by Laurence Graff for over $24 million. Laurence Graff then proceeded to recut the stone.
He revealed that he had had the diamond cut by three diamond cutters to remove flaws, reducing it from 35.52 carats to a little over 31 carats, thus improving its clarity, brilliance, and grade.
The diamond was now more than 800 mg lighter
Critics were clearly not happy about this, claiming that the recutting has so altered the diamond, making it unrecognizable and compromising its historical integrity.
Well.. Let's move on.
7. Hutton-Mdivani Jadeite Necklace by Cartier Collection
Hutton-Mdivani Necklace by the Cartier Collection is a magnificent piece valued at $27.44 million. It comprises 27 large jadeite beads of splendid color, with diameters ranging from 15.4 mm to 19.2 mm, and once belonged to the famous socialite Barbara Hutton, the daughter of a retail tycoon named Frank W. Woolworth.
The necklace, mounted by Cartier with a beautiful ruby and diamond clasp, was a wedding gift for Barbara Hutton's first marriage in 1933 to Prince Alexis Mdivani.
6. The Orange
Thinking what I'm thinking? Can we now sell oranges instead of gemstones? (Laughs)
I wish we could, but this is a real jewel and not some fruit (laughs).
The Orange gained more popularity after it was auctioned by a noble jeweler named Christie in Geneva in November 2013.
This incredible stone was by far the largest fancy vivid orange diamond to be sold this way and it fetched a record-breaking bid as well.
The stone rose to an amazing $35.5 million, blowing its estimated value of $21 million out of the water.
The 14.82-carat pear-shaped stoneās price including fees was about $2.4 million per carat, according to the auction house. That was a big sale.
5. Pink Emerald-Cut Graff Diamond
The āFancy Intense Pinkā jewel also known as Pink Emerald-Cut Graff Diamond is a 24.78-carat emerald-cut stone that was bought at auction by Laurence Graff.
Graff described the precious stone and the most fabulous diamond he has seen in his career.
What makes this diamond so amazing is the combination of colour, purity, and elegance of the emerald-cut which is usually reserved for white diamonds. He said that it is a rare feature which has greatly raised the stoneās allure.
Pink Emerald-Cut Graff Diamond is worth $46 million.
Pink Emerald-Cut Graff Diamond
4. LāIncomparable Necklace
The impossibly expensive LāIncomparable Diamond Necklace was unveiled by the internationally acclaimed Mouawad jewelry company and still has the honor of being the most valuable piece of its kind in the world.
Its centerpiece is the worldās largest internally flawless diamond, which is a massive 407.48 carat but the necklace also features no fewer than 102 smaller stones.
It is worth a whopping sum of $55 Million.
Fun Fact- This stone was discovered by chance by a young girl in the Congo three decades ago in a pile of kimberlite (a by-product of diamond mining).
3.The Pink Star
The pink star tops the list of pink gemstones in terms of popularity.
Sotheby auctioned this impressive 59.60-carat diamond called the Pink Star in late 2013 for $72 million, you should know that buyers with very deep pockets would line up to acquire it.
In fact, the interest for the diamond was so great that the final bid far exceeded the estimated $61 million it was expected to fetch, and actually rose to more than $83 million.
Unfortunately, the buyer couldnāt come up with the record-breaking fee in time, so Sotheby retained the stone, valuing it at $72 million.
2. Peacock Brooch by Graff
It is said that In the world of diamonds, there is none bigger than Graff's.
Here's a little history about this precious jewel.
Laurence Graff's company created this expensive piece and It is worth $100 million. It's worth more than a private jet.
The piece has 1,305 gemstones and weighs 120.81 carats, it has a deep blue diamond at its heart and tips the scale at just over 20 carats by itself. This piece is certainly not intended to be worn in public, it can cause unnecessary attraction and, maybe, intention.
Wearing the Peacock Brooch is like having the GDP of a small nation on you when you go out, this is why it is treated with optimum care and kept safe.
And lastly, the greatest diamond of all-time.
1. The Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond is a 45.52-carat diamond extracted from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The stone is one of the Golconda diamonds and is one of the most infamous pieces of jewelry in history.
The Hope Diamond is legendary not only for its great beauty but also for allegedly being cursed. Over the centuries, it was in the possession of the likes of Louis XIV and Harry Winston, with the latter donating it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958, where it has been on display ever since.
The mesmerising deep-blue diamond has been valued in the hundreds of millions; however, according to the Smithsonian, its rarity, extremely high profile, and immense cultural value make its worth ultimately inestimable.
Question for the day.
Why do you think people spend so much money on expensive jewels?
To me, I think some people adore jewelry and gain enough personal satisfaction from it, some just want to own or have the rarest and most expensive jewel in the history of mankind to themselves. It makes them feel accomplished.
I'm sure there are other reasons that you might wanna share , tell me what you think in the comment section.
Thank you so much and have a great day.