As it is known that diamonds or diamond is one of the objects or goods expensive in the world and has become one of the most desirable mining products. But how many of you really know which of the most expensive diamonds in the world? Here are 10 diamonds with the highest price in the world may not even be counted.
Carat unit here is unit to calculate the weight of the diamond and jewelry not Karat gold which is used to calculate the purity of gold (up to 24 carats). 1 Carat is 0.2 grams.
10. Moussaieff The Red Diamond - $ 7 Million
Discovered by Brazilian farmers in a river in 1990 with a 13.9 carat weight (2.78 grams) were then purchased and polished further by Goldberg Diamond Company. Now it is owned by Moussaieff Jewelers weighing 5.11 carat (1.022 g). Although size is ketch than other diamonds, it is one of the best red colored diamonds in the world and frequently appears in the exhibition along with other expensive diamonds.
9. The Golden Jubilee - $ 12 Million
Is the world's largest diamond weighing 545.67 carat (109.13 grams), get rid of the Cullinan I (can be seen below at rank 3). Name Dair Golden Jubilee is known after being given to the King of Thailand in 1997 at the celebration ceremony of the 50th kemahkotaannya. Estimates of the price of The Golden Jubilee itself is not clear, about $ 4 to $ 12 Million.
Interestingly, before the diamond was given the name Golden Jubilee, he is just a worthless chunk of diamond with the name 'Unnamed Brown' and eventually given to De Beers (Berlian Company) for the purpose of the test subjects specialized tools and the new cutting method. All these tools and methods untried and chunks of diamonds is a 'guinea pig' matches. After pemotonga, which surprisingly turned out to produce a brownish yellow colored diamond and is the world's largest diamond d.
8. The Heart of Eternity - $ 16 Million
Diamonds weighing 27.64 carat (5.52 gram) is included in the list of rare colored diamonds, it is because the blue color is luxurious and clear. Just like most diamonds in this list, was found in the Premier Mine in South Africa. One of the advantages of a blue colored diamond is that he will always be in the price expensive with an estimated half a million per carat.
7. The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond - $ 16.4 Million
Also known as the Wittelsbach Diamond with initial weight 35.36 carat (7.11 grams). A blue diamond that became part of the Crown of the Kingdom of Austria and is often compared to the Hope Diamond (available at rank 4). Until finally sold to a jeweler (the jeweler) named Laurence Graff in 2008.
Unfortunately so sold, Laurence Graff diamond cutting some part of this to reduce the disability and make it 4 Carat lighter. This makes the diamond experts criticize and say that by doing this, he makes a diamond is not clear history and the shape is similar to other diamonds.
6. The Steinmetz Pink - $ 25 Million
A large diamond which gives red color will obviously easy weighing 59.60 carat (11.92 grams). Discovered in South Africa and is considered as one of the rare diamond for perfection that gives the red color is clear. It now resides in the Smithsonian Museum and has been shown in the exhibition "Splendor Diamonds".
Because of its very pretentious, since the early days it took 20 months to produce the form shown above. A team containing eight people was formed to conduct prototype repeatedly to avoid any cuts and lower the price of diamonds.
5. Centenary De Beers Diamond - $ 100 Million
This diamond has a diamond level D, which is the highest level for a colorless diamond and meaning kesempuraan external and internal. This is why the diamond is very expensive, especially with 273.85 carat (54.88 grams) which makes it the third largest diamond ever found in the Premier Mine (Mine is the Premier mine located in Cullinan, South Africa).
4. The Hope Diamond - $ 350 Million
A large blue diamond with a 45.52 carat (9.10 grams). Hope Diamond is considered as the most famous gemstones in the world because it is the largest blue diamond in the world. Diamonds layout is now in the Smithsonian Museum, Washington. These diamonds are also expected to come from the eyes of a statue in a temple, therefore, said there should be a pair of diamond. Unfortunately one was never found.
Historically, this diamond is said to be bringing a curse for the owner. History says that since the diamond is held by Louis XIV of France, curse this diamond runs. Starting from stolen many times, and found again, but those who have it do not live long.
3. The Cullinan - $ 400 Million
Discovered in 1905 in the South African Premier mine and a rough gemstones in the world, with a carat weight of 3106.75 (621.35 grams). Diamonds are then broken down into nine small diamond was named Cullinan I, Cullinan II and so on. Cullinan I and Cullinan II is one of two diamonds in the list of the largest diamond in the world.
2. The Diamond Sancy - Not Priceless
Diamond with pear shape and a pale yellow colored diamonds weighing 55.23 carat (11.05 grams) and is said to be priceless. It has been found since the 14th century and is believed to come from India. Is one of the first diamond that has the same symmetry. The reason why the diamond is very valuable is because he has a history of over 600 years and is located in Crown sekarnag French court.
1. Koh-I-Noor - Not Priceless
Most expensive diamond is a diamond with the name of Koh-I-Noor, which means "Mountain of Light" (Mountain of Light). Of Persian origin weighing 105 carat (21.6 grams) and is one of the largest diamond in the world. The price of the diamond is said to be priceless and can not be predicted, but it is the most valuable diamond. Even so valuable it is said that anyone who has this diamond will own the world.
Because so valuable, this diamond for hundreds of years has alternated ownership and various kings have become owners. That-was obtained from the wars to get this diamond. In the end the British controlled East India and diamonds became part of the British Crown. Until now still part of the British royal family and often attract the attention of tourists from various parts of the world.
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