Most Expensive Precious Gemstones

The pink star a 59 6 carat vivid pink diamond recently became the most expensive gemstone ever sold at 71 2 million.

Most expensive precious gemstones.

Alexandrite 70 000 per carat. However or perhaps surprisingly there are so many gemstones that are even more rare and in turn even more valuable. Out of all other gemstones they are arguably the most popular among people. The largest loose diamond in the world is the paragon diamond weighing in at 137 82 carats while the pink star diamond is the most expensive gemstone to ever be sold at a whopping 83 million.

Not only are they rare but they are also known to have a spectacular brilliance and are the hardest substance found on earth. This makes the emerald one of the most valuable gemstones in the world. March 30 2015 when we think of precious stones diamonds emeralds and rubies jump to mind as the most valuable gemstones in the world. And also the most advertised and romanticized.

Check out these ten incredibly rare and insanely expensive gems below. The most expensive gemstones in the world are colored diamonds.