Rare diamonds

Diamonds will always be a girl's BFF, especially if they're this outrageous. This is the first of two articles listing 75 of the most awesome diamonds the world has ever produced. Whether it's their size, rarity or story that makes them exceptional, you'll want to see which rocks rock this list. Speaking of stories, did you know that one famous diamond was smuggled to England in a horse's stomach?

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The Juliet Pink Diamond, 30+ carats in a necklace (total 98 carats) with marquise, pear and round-cut white diamonds. LPT-L-JEWELS-The Natural History Museum is getting in the jewelry business, sort of. The museum is opening an exhibition called “Diamonds: Rare Brilliance.” It runs through March 19 and features rare diamonds and will look at how gems get their colors. Photo by Brad Graverson/The Daily Breeze/SCNG/12-16-16

Famous Golconda Type IIa Diamonds. Top Row: Hope | Koh-I-Noor | Darya-I-Noor. Bottom Row: Archduke Joseph | Regent | Sancy

49. Ocean Dream

The Pink Star, one of the World's Great Natural Treasures - Formerly known as the Steinmetz Pink, is a 59.60-carat pink diamond. According to Sotheby's, the Pink Star is the most valuable diamond ever to be offered at auction & the largest internally-flawless, fancy-vivid pink diamond that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has ever graded. The diamond is exceptional for its size, color grade, & type. [November 13, 2013 in Geneva, Sotheby's auctioned the The Pink Star for 83 million…

Petra Diamonds CEO Johan Dippenaar holds a 122.52-carat rare blue diamond

Revisit the Farnese Blue, the Blue Moon of Josephine, Mrs. Paul Mellon's blue and more memorable blue diamonds at Sotheby's.

A RARE PAIR OF DIAMOND AND COLOURED DIAMOND EARRINGS

The rarest gemstones in the world are extraordinary treasures formed under rare geological conditions, making them highly sought after for t...

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Petra Diamonds discovered in November 2015 an exceptional pink rough diamond of 32.33 cts in the Williamson mine in Tanzania which has been producing gem quality bubblegum pink diamonds for 76 years. Diacore purchased the exceptional rough diamond for approximately $15,000,000. Dubbed the 'WILLIAMSON PINK STAR', 11.15 ct Cushion-shape, Internally Flawless, Fancy Vivid Pink - Type IIa. Estimate Upon Request // SOLD 57,735,540 USD [SOTHEBY’S HK - The Williamson Pink Star - 7 OCT. 2022]

Blue diamonds are among the most coveted and rare gemstones in the world. Their captivating hues and exceptional brilliance make them a favourite for collectors and jewellery enthusiasts alike. This article delves into the historical roots, characteristics, and value of blue diamonds, providing an in-depth understanding of these magnificent gems.

Diamond in Kimberlite, Udachnaya pipe, Daldyn, Sakha Republic, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia, miniature, 3.4 x 2.6 x 2 cm, This rare matrix diamond specimen features a superb gem quality and SHARP diamond crystal in matrix from Russia., For sale from The Arkenstone, www.iRocks.com. For more details on this piece and others, visit https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/47157

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Diamonds are the rarest and most sought after gemstones in the world. Adorning crown jewels and locked away in private collections, the world’s largest diamonds represent the wealth of powerful…

A seven-year-old child is now the very lucky owner of the most expensive diamond or gem ever sold at an auction after her Hong Kong businessman father bought her a record-breaking $48.5 million for a rare 12.03-carat blue diamond.

Spinel is a rare gemstone that often appears flawless and comes in a range of beautiful colours. It is also the fourth most durable gemstone, with a rating of 8 on the Mohs scale, ranking just behind sapphire, ruby, and diamond.