'Value' implies a transaction for money.
The largest and most spectacular diamonds in the world generally do not change hands for money; they change hands as gifts or often, spoils of war.
The highest quality, gem-quality diamonds have been found in South Africa and Zaire. These include the Cullinan Diamond, and the Millenium Star, respectively. Other spectacular diamonds have been found in India.
You can read more about these named diamonds, below.
The most valuable diamond in the world, the Cullinan diamond, was found in South Africa at the Premier Mine in 1905. It weighed over 3,100 carats in its rough form.
No, diamond is not the most common stone in the world. Quartz is the most common mineral found on Earth's surface, while diamond is a much rarer and valuable gemstone.
No, the Hope Diamond is not the most expensive diamond in the world. While it is one of the most famous and valuable diamonds, there are other diamonds that are more expensive due to their size, clarity, and color.
Most diamonds are found in countries such as Russia, Botswana, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Australia. These countries have extensive diamond mines that produce a significant portion of the world's diamond supply.
The pink diamond is called the Pink Star, which is one of the world's most valuable and famous pink diamonds. It is known for its exceptional quality and size, making it a highly coveted and sought-after gemstone.
The famous 45.5 carat blue diamond is called the Hope Diamond. It is one of the most well-known and valuable gems in the world, known for its deep blue color and rich history.
No, diamond is not the most common stone in the world. Quartz is the most common mineral found on Earth's surface, while diamond is a much rarer and valuable gemstone.
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the hope diamond is the largest. It is in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
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No, the Hope Diamond is not the most expensive diamond in the world. While it is one of the most famous and valuable diamonds, there are other diamonds that are more expensive due to their size, clarity, and color.
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The jewelry grade (white) diamond that is most valuable is identified as a D-colour stone. In fancy coloured stones, both blue and pink stones are valuable, although red might be the most rare, and therefore the most valuable. See the link, below.
The most valuable stone is typically considered to be the diamond, followed by sapphire, ruby, emerald, and then semi-precious stones such as amethyst, citrine, and peridot. The value of a stone is determined by factors such as rarity, color, size, and clarity.
Yellow diamonds cost more than colorless diamonds most of the time. There is only one yellow diamond in the world for every 10,000 white diamonds, which is the reason they are considered so valuable. Also, because the amount of nitrogen in the diamond is always different, every yellow canary diamond is one of kind, also adding value. It is uncommon for yellow canary diamonds to be found in diamond mines. Yellow diamonds from the mine are often not as vibrant yellow, and therefore are not as valuable as the ones found naturally in the ground.