By therichest nov 29 2012.
Most expensive birthstones in order.
There are less than 30 red.
Above we featured the diamond as one of the most expensive gemstones and coming in at number 1 with a price tag of over 1 million per carat is the red diamond.
The first gemstone was discovered by masai tribesman ali juuyawatu in 1967.
Unlike most gemstones that have a variety of locales this relatively new stone has only been found in northern tanzania.
But their monetary worth depends entirely on the cut number of carats and quality of the individual stone in question.
Since early times gems and jewels have been used as a reflection of one s wealth and status in life.
The top ten most expensive gemstones in the world.
Cleopatra had her famous jewels all of which were encrusted with expensive gemstones.
The priciest and most prized of all the birthstones those born in april have the double edged sword of having diamonds assigned to their birth month.
While these stones are associated with love purity creativity self esteem and power they re often a little cost prohibitive meaning you re unlikely to pick one up without forking your whole.
At first glance diamonds would appear to be the most valuable birthstone representing the month of april.
Crystal clear or tinted with color diamonds are imbued with deep meaning and associations of love loyalty and fidelity.
What gemstone is most valuable.