14 Most Expensive Gemstones Ever Sold in History
Blue Moon Diamond: Sold in 2015 for $48.4 million, this internally flawless, 12.03-carat blue diamond set the record for the highest price per carat ever achieved at an auction.
Oppenheimer Blue Diamond: This 14.62-carat vivid blue diamond fetched $57.5 million at an auction in 2016, setting a record as the most expensive blue diamond ever sold.
Oppenheimer Blue Diamond: This 14.62-carat vivid blue diamond fetched $57.5 million at an auction in 2016, setting a record as the most expensive blue diamond ever sold.
Cullinan Dream Diamond: In 2016, this 24.18-carat fancy intense blue diamond sold for $25.4 million at an auction, making it one of the most expensive blue diamonds ever sold.
Pink Legacy Diamond: This 18.96-carat vivid pink diamond was sold for $50.4 million at an auction in 2018, setting a new record for the highest price per carat for a pink diamond.
Hope Diamond: One of the most famous gemstones in the world, this 45.52-carat blue diamond has an intriguing history. While its exact price is unknown, it is considered priceless.
Sunrise Ruby: This rare 25.59-carat Burmese ruby set a new world auction record for the most expensive ruby when it sold for $30.42 million in 2015.
Graff Pink Diamond: A stunning 24.78-carat pink diamond, the Graff Pink set a record when it sold for $46.2 million at an auction in 2010.
Blue Belle of Asia Sapphire: This 392.52-carat cushion-cut Ceylon sapphire sold for $17.3 million at an auction in 2014, making it one of the most expensive sapphires ever sold.
Orange Diamond: In 2013, a 14.82-carat fancy vivid orange diamond sold for $35.5 million at an auction, setting a record for the highest price per carat for an orange diamond.
Chopard Blue Diamond Ring: This 9-carat blue diamond ring, set in a heart-shaped stone, sold for $16.26 million at an auction in 2012.
Mouawad L'Incomparable Diamond Necklace:Valued at $55 million,this necklace features a massive yellow diamond weighing 407.48 carats,making most expensive diamond necklaces ever created.
The Rockefeller Emerald:This 18.04-carat Colombian emerald sold for $5.5 million per carat at an auction in 2017,totaling $99.2 million and setting a record for most expensive emerald ever sold.
Pink Panther Diamond: Known for its cameo appearance in the film "The Pink Panther," this 23.6-carat pink diamond sold for $39.1 million at an auction in 2010.