And it s not just because it s the most in demand.
What is the most expensive stone after diamond.
A handful of the most valuable gemstones in the world are crystals that we will likely never see in person.
And the third one in this amazing top is diamond.
The most popular cut for diamond engagement rings is also the priciest.
The most expensive diamond cut is the round brilliant.
The largest loose diamond in the world is the paragon diamond weighing in at 137 82 carats while the pink star diamond is the most expensive gemstone to ever be sold at a whopping 83 million.
The pink star diamond is now the most expensive gemstone ever sold coming in at a whopping 71 2 million.
With over 300 gemstones currently documented there are bound to be some that are significantly more rare and valuable than the iconic diamond.
Topping our list of the most expensive diamonds in the world is the koh i noor.
Because when it comes to diamonds the more expensive it is the more precious.
At the moment jadeite costs about 3 million per carat making it the second most expensive gemstone after blue diamond.
Graff pink 24 68cts 46 000 000 00.
Let s talk about the most sought after diamond and its most expensive diamond cut.
Out of all other gemstones they are arguably the most popular among people.
The round brilliant has the most facets of any shape which require more precision work and cutters have to discard more of the rough diamond so you essentially pay for a larger stone than you end up with.
Pink diamond 1 19 million per carat.
These stones are highly sought after by museums and collectors.
Steeped in mystery and legend the stone is believed to have been mined in india in the 1300s.
A ring to a woman is like a huge bunch of flowers but more expensive or a new car but sometimes equally expensive.
This of course is due to the huge popularity of so called cut diamonds.
Weighing in at a massive 105 6ct the most expensive diamond in the world is oval shaped.
Not only are they rare but they are also known to have a spectacular brilliance and are the hardest substance found on earth.
Pink star 59 6cts 71 200 000 00 pink legacy 18 96cts 50 375 000.
Now it s time to talk about top 3 of the most expensive precious stones.
Pink diamond is also one of the most valuable gemstones in the world.
And also the most advertised and romanticized.
The most expensive gemstones in the world are colored diamonds.
According to reports the jadeite represents prestige and status in the chinese culture.