Jewelry has fascinated people for centuries with its beautiful forms, remarkable histories and sometimes staggering value. Some jewels have prices and stories that leave even seasoned luxury lovers in awe. Here are some of the most unusual and most expensive diamonds in the world — gems that never fail to inspire admiration.
The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous and mysterious diamonds in history. It was first recorded in the 17th century and is now on display at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., where it draws crowds of visitors every year. This exceptionally rare 45.52-carat blue diamond dazzles with its intense color and the legend of its curse — it is said to bring bad luck to its owners. Fortunately, the jewelry in our store is curse-free.
The Pink Star is one of the largest and rarest pink diamonds in the world, with exceptional color. It was mined in Africa in 1999 and weighs about 59.60 carats. In 2017, this extraordinary stone went up for auction and sold for a record $71.2 million, making it the most expensive diamond ever sold at auction at the time.
Our own collection is more down-to-earth: at Polcarat Design, you’ll find 925 sterling silver jewelry, cast and hand-finished in our workshop in Rumia, Poland — beautiful pieces made for everyday wear.
The Graff Pink is another famous pink diamond, celebrated as one of the most beautiful diamonds in the world. This celebrity among gemstones weighs 24.78 carats and sold for more than $46 million. Its perfect shape and intense pink color make it a coveted treasure for the world’s wealthiest collectors.
The Taj Mahal Diamond is a heart-shaped Indian diamond with a remarkable history that goes back to the 17th century. Its Persian inscription bears the name of the Mughal empress Nur Jahan and a date corresponding to 1627, and the diamond later passed to Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. In 1972, Richard Burton gave it to Elizabeth Taylor for her 40th birthday, and in 2011 it sold at Christie’s for about $8.8 million.
The Blue Moon of Josephine is one of the largest and rarest blue diamonds in the world, combining an intense blue color with exceptional transparency and clarity. It was discovered in South Africa in 2014. Although it weighs just 12.03 carats, it sold at Sotheby’s in 2015 for more than $48 million.
These extraordinary and enormously valuable jewels are not only symbols of luxury but also witnesses to remarkable human stories. Their beauty and value make them objects of fascination around the world.
