The 5 most expensive diamonds in the world

Symbol of enduring love, diamonds are girls’ best friend and also the birthstone of those born in April. As you know, diamonds are a thing of beauty that everyone desires to own. The most expensive diamonds are the most wanted one! Let’s take a look at those five most expensive diamonds in the world:

Koh-I-Noor : (Unestimated, Priceless)
Koh-I-Noor is a 105 carat (21.6 grams) diamond that was once the largest known diamond in the world. Originated at Golconda in the Andhra Pradesh state of India, the gem today remains the property of the British crown and is kept in HM Tower of London.

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The Cullinan : $ 400 Millions
Weighing 3,106,75 carats (621.35 grams), the Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough gem quality diamond ever found in the world.

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The Hope Diamond : $350 Millions
Located in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, the hope diamond accounts for 45.52 carats (9.10 grams). It looks blue in color to the naked eye, but shines red under ultraviolet light due to the content of red phosphorous.

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The De Beers Centenary Diamond: $ 100 Millions
The De Beers Centenary Diamond is the highest grade of a diamond that is colorless and externally & internally flawless. The diamond is 273.85 carats (54.77 grams) in weight.

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The Steinmetz Pink : $ 25 Millions
The Steinmitz Pink is the largest known diamond that given a color as Fancy vivid pink ever. It is 59.60 carats (11.92 grams) in weight.

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