Top 10 Most Valuable Precious Stones
The most valuable & carats heavy diamonds, sapphires, rubies & emeralds discovered over the last centuries
"Different individuals associate different meanings with gemstones. They are found naturally all over the world and are frequently used as ornaments, but many people also associate gemstones with therapeutic properties, spiritual significance, and personal significance. One prized jewel is the diamond, but there are others as well. Rare gems are prized not just for their size, grade, and color, but also for their charm.
The most expensive and sought-after gemstones in the world right now are:
TANZANITE
Tanzanite was found in the Mirerani Hills in northern Tanzania in 1967. (in just a 4.3 x 1.2 mile mining area). Since Tiffany and Co. began utilizing it, it has a rich blue-violet tint and is used in jewelry. Tanzanite's supplies are running out, hence its price is probably going to keep rising.
BROWN OPAL
Opals are quite expensive overall, with black opal being the most sought-after and expensive variety. Despite the stone's darkness, it has an unexpected range of colors. The Lighting Ridge region of New South Wales, Australia, is where you may find the majority of black opal gems. The biggest is the ""Royal One,"" a 306-carat jewel with a $3 million market value.
MUSGRAVITE
Musgravite is a precious stone that was found in Australia's Musgrave Ranges. Iron, zinc, and magnesium are present in this aluminum oxide stone. Due of its rarity, only eight gem-quality stones of musgravite were mined in 2005. It comes in a variety of colors, from translucent olive green to a greyish purple, and is valued at close to $35,000 per carat.
RED BERYL
This mineral, which is composed of beryllium, aluminum, and silicate, is colorless when pure. Traces of other elements in the stone determine color. Gem-quality specimens of red beryl are only occasionally found in Utah's Wah Wah Mountains, where red beryl gems are often tiny. They come in various dark red hues.
ALEXANDRITE
This mineral, a kind of chrysoberyl, changes hues in response to light. It appears emerald in the light and ruby red in the darkness. Impurities found in alexandrite include iron, chromium, and titanium. It was first found in Russia in 1833, although it is also mined in India and Sri Lanka. Stone size has a big impact on value per carat.
EMERALD
A single carat of emerald can cost $305,000. Its distinctive green tones make it one of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. Although most emeralds have slight flaws, immaculate specimens can fetch extremely high prices. A 18.04-carat gemstone that was originally owned by John D. Rockerfeller's wife sold at a Christie's auction for $5.5 million.
RUBY
At a Sotheby's auction, a rare Burmese ruby weighing 26 carats sold for over $30 million at a price of $1.18 million per carat. Rubies range in color from pink to dark red and are prized for their vivid red tones. They represent passion and a zeal for life to many people.
DIAMOND
The normal diamond, which is made entirely of carbon, costs about $15,000 per carat. Most engagement and wedding bands include it. However, there are only about 30 red diamonds in the world, and they can cost $1,000,000 per carat. A 14.62-carat vivid blue diamond known as ""the Oppenheimer Blue"" sold for $57.5 million in 2015 at a Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction; blue diamonds are exceptionally uncommon and can cost up to $3.93 million."