5 Of The Most Valuable Precious Stones Ever Discovered
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Diamonds
are certainly a girl’s best friend, and over the centuries, there have been
some amazing finds, with diamonds and other precious stones that are very
special when integrated into fine items of jewellery. If you would like to
learn more about the most expensive precious stones in the world today, here
are a few examples.
1. Jadeite
- This is an incredibly rare form of jade stone, with one fine example being The Imperial Jade, which has remained with the Chinese government for
centuries. In 2014, a necklace made with 27 stones that was once owned by
Barbara Hutton, was auctioned for $27.44 million, purchased by the original
designer, Cartier.
2. The
Oppenheimer Blue Diamond - This is without
doubt the most expensive precious stone ever mined, weighing in at a staggering
14.62 carat. It was named after British racehorse owner and diamond dealer Sir
Philip Oppenheimer, the diamond’s previous owner. In 2016, the Oppenheimer
Diamond was sold at Christies for the huge amount of $50.6 million to an
anonymous telephone bidder. If you would like to view custom
blue diamond rings for men and women, search online for a reputable custom jeweller.
3. The
Pink Star - This huge pink diamond weighed in at
an amazing 59.60 carat, and it is the largest pink diamond ever valued by The
Gem Institute of America, which sold for $71.20 million in Sotheby's in Hong
Kong. The famous Australian Argyle diamond mine is all but depleted, which
means large, pink diamonds will become even more valuable, as this was the
primary source of quality pink diamonds.
4. The
Sunrise Ruby - This classic example of a deep
red ruby weighed in at 26 carat and fetched a staggering $30 million at auction,
and the stone was mined in Myanmar. This is easily the largest ruby ever
discovered and despite a lot of searching, nothing can come close to this deep
red ruby. If you would like to design your own engagement ring and have red
rubies included, talk to a reputable custom jeweller, who can create a stunning
piece.
5. The
Rockefeller Emerald - Emeralds come in
all shades of green, and this 18.04 carat stone was purchased by John D
Rockefeller for his wife, and years after their death, his son sold the stone
at an auction for a cool $5.5 million. This flawless green emerald has remained
the
most expensive emerald ever sold.
If you would like to incorporate emeralds into your engagement or wedding ring,
talk to an established custom jeweller who can select loose stones and have
them cut to order.
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While
you probably can’t afford any of the above precious stones, you can approach a
custom jeweller who can select loose stones and create a diamond engagement
ring that is truly one of a kind. With your design input and the jeweller’s
skill, the end result would be a stunning unique ring that would certainly
appreciate in value over the years. You could make this a family heirloom, to
be handed down through the generations.