Above we featured the diamond as one of the most expensive gemstones and coming in at number 1 with a price tag of over 1 million per carat is the red diamond.
Most expensive birthstones in order.
But their monetary worth depends entirely on the cut number of carats and quality of the individual stone in question.
At first glance diamonds would appear to be the most valuable birthstone representing the month of april.
What gemstone is most valuable.
Here is the top 10 list of most expensive gemstones in the world.
Unlike most gemstones that have a variety of locales this relatively new stone has only been found in northern tanzania.
The priciest and most prized of all the birthstones those born in april have the double edged sword of having diamonds assigned to their birth month.
Tanzanite is a blue gem quality variety of zoisite and is one of the official birthstones of december.
By therichest nov 29 2012.
The first gemstone was discovered by masai tribesman ali juuyawatu in 1967.
The top ten most expensive gemstones in the world.
Cleopatra had her famous jewels all of which were encrusted with expensive gemstones.
Since early times gems and jewels have been used as a reflection of one s wealth and status in life.
While these stones are associated with love purity creativity self esteem and power they re often a little cost prohibitive meaning you re unlikely to pick one up without forking your whole.