Top 8 Most Expensive Gemstones

No. 1: Jadeite

Price tag: over $3 million per carat

There are two main reasons why Jadeite is so expensive. First of all, it is one of the rarest gemstones in the world and, secondly, it has a long and rich history tracing back to the Mesoamerican populations. Typically, Jadeite gemstones come in a variety of greens and the greener the color, the pricier the gem. There’s also a white variety that features small green spots.

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