Diamonds have long been considered a representative of luxury and nobility, favored by the rich.
Diamonds have long been considered a representative of luxury and nobility, favored by the rich.
Diamond rings are the rarest and most expensive jewelry in the world that any woman wants to own. According to the ancient Romans, diamonds symbolize life and eternity. In the 15th century in Europe, diamond rings also had the meaning of representing fidelity in marriage.
Diamonds are usually measured in carats, many are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Some diamonds are even considered “priceless” because of their historical significance. That’s why many people, even if they have money, cannot buy it.
Below is a list of the top 10 most expensive diamond rings in the world, people with money may not be able to buy them:
Top 1: Wittelbach – Graf diamond ring
The Wittelsbach – Graff diamond ring is worth $80 million, weighs 32.06 carats and has a rare dark blue color. The diamond embedded in the ring is oval in shape and was cut by three leading experts in the world’s gemstone field.
The ring contains many historical values, appeared at the end of the 17th century in India, and was once owned by King Philip IV of Spain. And this million dollar diamond ring was also displayed at the US National Museum of Natural History.
Wittelbach – Graf diamond ring
Top 2: Pink star diamond ring – Pink Star
Recognized as one of the rarest gems in the world, The Pink Star diamond made history with a record price of 71.2 million USD in Hong Kong in 2017.
The diamond had an original weight of 132.5 carats but when placed in the ring it was only 59.6 carats. Pink Star is cut in an oval shape and after many years of manufacturing, it now has a clear pink color with perfect reflectivity, which any girl would want to own.
Pink Star diamond ring – Pink Star
Top 3: Oppenheimer blue diamond ring
With a sky-high price of 57.5 million USD, Oppenheimer Blue once made admirers admire. This blue diamond weighs 14.62 carats, is cut into a rectangular shape with a noble dark blue color and is considered the “diamond of diamonds”.
Oppenheimer Blue belongs to the top of rare jewelry when classified into the rare Fancy Vivid Blue category (possessing the highest quality blue shade) with purity at VVS1 level, even if magnified 10 times, it is difficult to see other inclusions. The main component of blue diamonds is carbon. Due to the extremely strong fluorescence of diamonds, diamonds have a blue color, completely different from sapphires.
The Oppenheimer diamond ring is named after its late owner, Sir Philip Oppenheimer. He is a diamond merchant, owning the famous diamond company De Beers.
Oppenheimer blue diamond ring
Top 4: Josephine’s blue moon diamond ring
Josephine’s Blue Moon is a rare blue diamond weighing 12.03 carats. This diamond has been evaluated by many experts as flawless in terms of quality and purity.
In 2015, Liu Luanxiong – Hong Kong real estate tycoon bought it for 48.4 million USD, and renamed it “Blue Moon of Josephine” after his 7-year-old daughter. This price also set a new world record for auction per carat at the time.
Top 5: Graff pink diamond ring
The Graff pink diamond ring once stirred up auction halls in the last century because of its color as well as its expensiveness. This is an extremely rare Fancy Vivid Pink level pink diamond.
The diamond does not contain any impurities, but due to extreme heat and pressure during formation, deforms the crystal, resulting in an eye-catching pink color. Graff Pink weighed 24.78 carats and was auctioned for $46 million.
The Graff pink diamond ring once stirred up auction halls in the last century
Top 6: Winston blue diamond ring
Ranked 6th on the list is the Winston Blue Diamond Ring. Diamond ring crafted into a teardrop shape with a weight of 13.22 carats, originating from South Africa.
This diamond once made the Gemological Institute of America admire its perfection and flawless pure color. The ring was auctioned by Harry Winston at Christie’s for $23.8 million.
Diamond ring crafted into a teardrop shape with a weight of 13.22 carats, originating from South Africa
Top 7: Emerald pink diamond ring
This is a pink diamond ring combined with the world’s most sophisticated emerald weighing 14.23 carats. It was successfully auctioned in 2010 at Christie’s in Hong Kong for $23.2 million. It became the most expensive diamond ever sold in Asia as of 2010.
The diamond has a square design placed in the middle with 2 brilliant emeralds, creating a harmonious, impressive beauty that attracts all eyes.
This is a pink diamond ring combined with the world’s most sophisticated emerald weighing 14.23 carats
Top 8: Dream diamond ring
The Dream diamond ring is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. The diamond is rectangular, highly clear, and reflects all colors, making it resemble a beautiful daffodil.
The ring is designed with 2 small diamonds attached on both sides, weighing more than 100 carats. Dubbed the “virtual diamond”, the dream ring was auctioned for 16.3 million USD.
The Dream diamond ring is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world
Top 9: Chopard blue diamond ring
Chopard Blue Diamond Ring is a ring with a unique design, highlighted by an 18-carat oval carved blue stone. Surrounding the wall are small sparkling diamonds.
The ring comes from the leading high-end jewelry brand Chopard, priced at 16.26 million USD, famous for its luxury.
Chopard blue diamond ring
Top 10: Bulgari blue diamond ring
The Bulgari Blue Ring diamond ring was auctioned for a huge price of 15.7 million USD. The ring has a unique design consisting of 2 blue and white diamonds cut into a fused triangle.
The blue diamond weighs 10.95 carats, and the white diamond weighs 9.85 carats. At the time of the 2010 auction, this was the largest blue diamond in the world.