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10 Most Rare and Valuable Gemstones

Oceana Setaysha
· September 15th, 2015

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1. Cullinan Diamond – est $400 million

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The Cullinan Diamond was an enormous stone that broke all previous records for gem-quality diamonds. It was the largest ever found, originally weighing in at 3106.75 carats (around 620 grams). Found in 1905 near Pretoria, South Africa it was eventually split into nine large pieces, some of which are in turn record holders. The largest of these is the Cullinan I, also known as the Great Star of Africa, which became the largest polished white diamond in the world and is now a part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

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Oceana Setaysha

Senior Writer A passionate writer since her early school days, Oceana has graduated from writing nonsense stories to crafting engaging content for...Read Morean online audience. She enjoys the flexibility to write about topics from lifestyle, to travel, to family. Although not currently fulfilling the job of parent, her eight nieces and nephews keep her, and her reluctant partner, practiced and on their toes. Oceana holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Writing and Indonesian, and has used her interest in languages to create a career online. She's also the resident blonde at BarefootBeachBlonde.com, where she shares her, slightly dented, wisdom on photography, relationships, travel, and the quirks of a creative lifestyle. Read Less

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