![]() The massive misshapen pearl was produced by a giant clam, found by a pearl diver near Palawan in the Philippines and given to a local Dyak chief. Pearl of Lao TzuĬurrent location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Bottom Line: The Pearl of LaoTzu So, which ones are the most famous? Here’s our list of 30 famous, rare gemstones that people will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to own. ![]() Actress Elizabeth Taylor also deserves a mention as someone who loved expensive diamonds and had a private gem collection to rival that of any royal family. Some are still part of royal treasuries, although many have passed into private hands, and a few are considered priceless given their histories and uniqueness. Many famous gemstones on our list were owned by a succession of royal or noble families and often changed hands during war or conquest, or they were given as gifts from one ruler to another. Diamonds from India and South Africa, sapphires from Sri Lanka, rubies from Burma (Myanmar) and emeralds from The New World were, and still are, highly prized. The biggest, most expensive gemstones have always been popular throughout history, especially with royalty. People have used gemstones for protection, to ward off evil, for supposed healing properties or simply to show off their wealth. Since gems have been considered precious for most of human history, they are a way to store wealth, as they always appreciate in value. The Romans thought diamonds came from falling stars, and the Greeks believed them to be heavenly tears. ![]() People have loved gemstones since antiquity. These Famous Rare Gemstones Are the World’s Most Valuable The history behind these rare gemstones only adds to their value.
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