The Most Expensive Diamonds Ever Sold

Posted by Stella diamonds on October 18th, 2019

Iconic diamonds have been strewn far and wide throughout the globe and many have made their mark on history for years to come. The value of some of these diamonds is priceless and some are preserved in museums not for sale but only on display. Stella Diamonds is diamond retailer based in Texas. We deal in high quality stones and provide amazing discounts in our online diamond rings store.

This is a short post which discusses some of the most expensive diamonds ever sold. Here are a few:

1. Moussaieff Red Diamond

Known for its unique and interesting reddish hue, the Moussaieff red diamond is one of its kind. It has a brilliant triangular cut and is an internally flawless diamond weighing 5.11 carats. Estimated to be worth million back in 2002, it is the largest red diamond ever discovered.

2. The Heart of Eternity

The Steinmetz Group is the discoverer of this rare diamond and had given its prolific heart shape before it was sold to the renowned De Beers group. Weighing in at 27.64 carats, it was reported to be purchased by famous boxer Floyd Mayweather for his fiance but no confirmed reports have been shared.

3. The Hope Diamond

The hope diamond has an ironic name as it is the only diamond known to be cursed. Myths suggest that whoever claims ownership to the precious gem has had unfortunate events occurring to him. History is filled with myths and legends which suggest that the stone is cursed. Formed under the Earth many many years ago under extreme pressures, it is perhaps the largest blue diamond ever to have been discovered.

4. De Beers Centenary Diamond

 Graded D in the GIA grading scale, the Centenary diamond is both internally, and externally flawless. It contains 247 facets, 164 on its crown and pavilion, and another 83 on its girdle. It is a one of a kind diamond with a market value of more than 0 million dollars today. It has a unique shape which was supposed to look like a heart, but the lack of a groove made that impossible. It is believed that the Centenary Diamond is no longer De Beer’s property but no new owner has been discovered as yet.