Precious stones have been used in making breathtaking jewelry for centuries. These stones have been a part of jewelry making process in almost all cultures. Though some of them are easily available, most of them occur in specific geographic locations and in very small quantities, making them very expensive. Let’s find out more about these by the way of a small countdown:
#10 Tanzanite
It is found only at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Northern Tanzania, this blue-purple stone is one of the most highly prized color-shifting gem.
As its availability is limited, it will be mined out in about 20 to 30 years, making it more desirable.
Market Value: $600-$1,000 per carat.
#9 Taaffeite
Taaffeite (pronounced “tar-fite”) is named for Australian gemologist Richard Taaffe, who discovered it in 1945. As only a few of these precious stones have ever been found, it has become one of the most popular stone among the gem collectors.
Market Value: $1500-$2500 per carat.
# 8 Black Opal
It is the rarest type of Opal, the national gemstone of Australia, Black Opal is also the most valued gem of its kind. Almost all available Black Opal comes from the Lightning Ridge mine in New South Wales, Australia.
The vivid play of color, or “fire,” in these dark gems, along with their relative scarcity, causes them to be worth over $2300 per carat.
Market Value: $2,355 per carat.
# 7 Red Beryl
Also known as Scarlet Emerald or bixbite, Red Beryl is only found in Utah and New Mexico and the only commercial mine is found in the Wah Wah Mountains of Utah.
Red Beryl is considered as 1,000 times more valuable than gold: cut stones are sold for more than $2,000 per carat – and as much as $10,000 per carat.
Market Value: $10,000 per carat.
#6 Alexandrite
Named after Tsar Alexander II of Russia, this exceptionally rare gemstone was thought to be exhausted after the original deposits were mined irresponsibly, found in 1830 in Russia’s Ural Mountains.
Recent finds in Brazil, East Africa and Sri Lanka have brought this stone back into prominence, but it is still one of the world’s most sought-after stones.
Market Value: $9,000 per carat.
# 5 Jadeite
Jadeite has nothing to do with “jade”, jade is inexpensive and found commonly, but jadeite is one of the rarest gemstone and is very valuable. It is found only in Myanmar.
The highest quality “Imperial” Jadeite can sell for millions of dollars per carat when cut and polished. But these stones have earned a bad name, because people get cheated, as they are sold cheap, polished and colored stone in the name of Jadeite.
Market Value: $20,000 per carat.
#4 Pink Star Diamond
The Pink Star Diamond is a “Fancy Vivid Pink” diamond that was first mined in South Africa. It is very rare and is said to have magical powers in African Tradition. It is one of the most beautiful stone that one can own.
Market Value: $83,187,381, or about $1,395,761 per carat
#3 Blue Garnet
There are many types of garnet in the market. You can find it in an assortment of colors, ranging from black, brown, green, orange, pink, purple, red and yellow. There have even been some that do not have any color. But none can compare to the price of the blue garnet. Blue garnet is the gemstone to be owned. It is rare and exquisite.
Market value: $1.5 million per carat
#2 Musgrave
This gemstone, which was first discovered in Australia in an area called Musgrave. Similar gemstones have been found in other parts of the world, but its composition and coloration has earned it popularity.
Cost: $35,000 per carat
#1 Red Diamonds
You can only buy these in an auction as they are the rarest stone in the world. Its color has a tantalizing hue of purple and was first discovered in Australia. It is cut and polished to perfection and just looks amazing when embedded in a necklace or gold ring.
Cost: $2 million to 2.5 million per carat
These gemstones are often used to manufacture necklaces, rings and earrings. If you want, you can buy the most exquisite jewelry online. Just search for the kind of jewelry you are looking for and you will have lots of options for example you can buy gold earrings for girls, alphabet bracelets for men, om jewelry for parents etc.