The ten most expensive diamonds in the world-part-3

7,Wittelsbach Blue Diamond: The jewel in the crown of Bavaria, produced in Golconda, a small country in eastern India, weighing 35.56 carats, color rating "Fancy Deep Grayish Blue" (same as "Heart of Hope"), VS2 clarity, In terms of color and clarity, it is comparable to the famous diamond "Hope". With a history of at least 350 years, it was once the jewel in the crown of the kings of Austria and Bavaria. In 2008, the London jeweler Lawrence Graff bought the gem for a record price (16.4 million pounds) and was eventually cut by Graff.

8: De Beers Diamond of the Century Value: US$100 million

In 1980, the De Beers Century Diamond was discovered in South Africa. The rough stone weighed 599 carats. After three years of meticulous research and study by professional cutters, this flawless giant diamond finally showed its brilliance. The De Beers Century Diamond was rated as D grade by the American Gemological Association, the highest diamond grade. It weighs about 54.77 carats and is the third largest diamond produced by the Delbys Premier Diamond Mine. After polishing, its value is 100 million. The US dollar is the fifth most expensive diamond in the world.

9,Xianxi Diamond Value: There is currently no recognized price

The Xianxi diamond weighs 55 carats. It is a world-famous pear-shaped diamond by a double rose turner. It is no record where it was found. It is said that it belonged to the Duke of Burgundy, France, but he lost it in the 1477 war. This diamond appeared in India again in 1570. A messenger named Harrisons bought the diamond, then lent it to Emperor Henry III, then sold it to Elizabeth I, and then passed it on. It was sold to James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II, and then sold to French King Louis XIV. From then on, it was passed down in the French royal family until the French Revolution. In 1792, the royal jewelry was stolen and the diamonds lost their whereabouts. In 1828, the Russian prince Dammelo once wore the Xianxi diamond. In 1865, he sold it to the richest man in India, Sir Jeejeebhoy. In 1906, William Astor bought the diamond as a wedding gift for his son. When William Astor’s daughter-in-law passed away, the British government declared that the Xianxi diamond is a national treasure of the British royal family. The diamond is still in the hands of the French government and can be seen in the Louvre in France.