For thousands of years, man has been besotted by the beauty and sparkle of gemstones. These stones are meant to be special, and they are even described as fragments of stars and tears of the gods. They have been a part of man’s history and ancient culture – whether as amulets and charms or adornments to the nobles. Gemstones continue to hold magnificent value even to this day. With that, we searched and gathered the most expensive gemstones in the world to acquire and admire this 2018.

Rarity, size, and hardness are only some of the driving factors that determine a gemstone’s value and worth. These mineral crystals are cut and polished carefully by artisans to reveal its unique beauty and color. Some are regarded as more valuable than others that they are sought after by museums and collectors for a huge sum of money.

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