Top 11 Most Expensive Jewelry in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The most expensive jewelry in the world isn’t reserved only as an embellishment for the crown of a kingdom’s heir. Designer jewelry such as Graff Diamonds holds immense value more than one could ever imagine. Its craftsmanship illustrates a prodigious bling, featuring the rarity of a gem. 

Before we dive deep into the art gallery that is a list of the most expensive jewelry of all time, let’s learn one or two pieces of wisdom behind these price tags that cost tons. Obviously, a diamond doesn’t grow overnight, in your garden. In order to obtain some, the mining companies are earning them from deep within the earth. Hence the hefty prices that symbolizes wealth. 

The most expensive crown to ever be crafted is the exquisite St. Andrew’s, as part of the British monarch. It is estimated to be worth more than US$57 million. 

Today, socialites don’t have to be in the heirline of a monarch to wear the most sophisticated chunks of jewelry.

Citing from Lapatiala.com, see the list of the most expensive jewelry in the world below to gain some knowledge about the market:

1. Koh-i-noor - US$10 to 20 billion 

The most expensive jewelry to date is Koh-i-noor that holds an estimated value of more than $10 billion. As a part of Britain's crown, Koh-i-noor is pronounced to be the largest colorless piece of diamond. Before the final cut to 105.6 carats, it weighed as sturdy as 793 carats.

2. The Hope Diamond - US$250 Million 

The most blinding deep blue jewelry that is the hope diamond is a 45-52 carat. The fame was earned by its historical mystery behind it. Dating back all the way to the mid 17th century when the blue piece was stolen from the royal family and it has been an eye candy for stone collectors since. Additionally, it carries a curse that is said to have the opposite effect. 

Today, the hope diamond is nestled comfortably in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. 

3. The Heritage in Bloom - US$200 Million 

Crafted by the Chinese prominent jeweler, Wallace Chan, with a total amount of 47,000 hours earns it a place in the list of most expensive jewelry. It is estimated to be weighed 383.4 carats. The necklace exemplifies Chinese culture through its astounding design. 

4. Peacock Brooch - US$100 Million 

As the name suggests, the refined gemstone is emulating a peacock’s unrivaled feather beauty. Attributed to some favorite hues of the palette such as blue, red, and yellow. Graff Diamonds crafted it into a 20.2 carat jewel. 

5. Wittelsbach - US$80 Million 

Another breathtaking entry for the most expensive jewelry is exhibited by Graff Diamond with its blue piece titled Wittelsbach. Weighing approximately 31.06 carat, it holds a historical value as hefty. It originally belonged to the King of Spain in the 17th century. 

6. The Pink Star - US$71.2 Million 

The pink star is the most expensive jewelry to ever be auctioned in 2017 with a worth of $71.2 Million. The striking pink gemstone was mined by the De Beers, a professional diamond miners, from South Africa. Its vibrant color of pink sets it apart from the other blinding jewelry, taking away every beholders’ hearts. 

7. Oppenheimer Blue - US$57.5 Million

A notable vivid blue gemstone piece named after its previous owner, Sir Phillip Oppenheimer. Its value lies at 14.62 carat, making it the most immense blue diamond in size at an auction. Hence the spectacular price tag is justified. 

8. Apollo and Artemis Earrings - US$57.4 Million 

A pair of earrings with striking different hues capture the hearts of many attendees at the auction. The blue one titled Apollo weighs around 14.54 carat while the Artemis pink is at 16.00 carat.  

9. L’Incomparable Necklace - US$55 Million 

The prominent entry of the most expensive jewelry is a necklace embellished with 91 clear diamonds featuring a pristine yellow diamond. A renowned Lebanese jeweler, Mouawad, crafted the gemstone to be 637 carats. In sort of some peculiar arrangements, the pendant is rumored to have been discovered by a young girl in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

10. Blue Moon of Josephine - US$48.4 Million 

In 2014, a Hong Kong billionaire, Joseph Lau Len-Hueng, bought the gemstone for his 7 years old daughter named Josephine and it was the origin behind its pretty name. A mining diamond in South Africa discovered the stone in the same year it was sold. 

11. Pink Emerald Ring - US$46.4 Million 

The pink emerald ring is yet another piece crafted by Graff Diamond. As one of the most expensive jewelry in the world, the gem weighs 24.78 carats. 

There are a number of factors contributing to the price tags in this list of most expensive jewelry in the world. For the most part, craftsmanship and rarity of the gem play a vital role in shaping the hefty cost.

VIDYA AMALIA R.

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