May 23, 2024, 10:58 PM IST

10 most expensive gem stones in world

Pravrajya Suruchi

Blue Diamond- Extraordinarily rare and valuable, blue diamonds can fetch millions per carat. The Oppenheimer Blue, a 14.6-carat vivid blue diamond, holds the record at a staggering $57.5 million at auction.

Pink Diamond- Another incredibly rare and coveted gemstone, pink diamonds come in various shades, with the most intense ones reaching eye-watering prices. 

Jadeite- Prized for its mesmerizing green color, jadeite is a valuable gemstone with a long history in China.

Red Diamond- These exceptionally rare diamonds come in a range of red hues, with the most intense ones commanding extremely high prices.

Ruby- Another gemstone admired for its fiery red color, rubies can fetch significant prices depending on their quality.

Alexandrite- This fascinating color-changing gemstone displays green hues in daylight and reddish tones under incandescent light.

Musgravite- Discovered in 1967, musgravite is a relatively rare gemstone with a grape-like green color.

Black Opal- The most valuable type of opal, black opals display a play of color against a black background.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports