Here are the 5 Most Expensive Diamonds in the World

Diamonds are one of the most luxurious jewels favored by women. Matching their quality, diamonds have extremely high resale value, even reaching trillions of rupiah.

Citing *wpdiamonds*, here are 5 of the world's most expensive diamonds.

1. Koh-i-Noor

The world's most expensive diamond is the Koh-i-Noor. This oval-shaped diamond weighs 105.6 carats. Shrouded in mystery and legend, the stone is believed to have been mined in India in the 1300s.

This colorless, oval-cut diamond is also known as the Mountain of Light and the Diamond of Babur. The Koh-i-Noor is valued at US$10-12 billion, or approximately Rp 171 trillion.

2. The Cullinan

The Cullinan is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. It weighed 3,106.75 carats. Discovered in Cullinan, South Africa in 1905, it was presented to King Edward VII.

Also known as the Star of Africa, this rough diamond was cut into 9 major stones, the largest being the Cullinan I at 530.2 carats. This diamond is estimated to be worth US$2 billion, or approximately Rp 28.6 trillion.

3. The Hope Diamond

This diamond was discovered in India in the 1600s. King Louis XIV purchased the Hope Diamond in 1668. This 45.52-carat antique cushion-cut Fancy Dark Grey-Blue diamond was stolen during the looting of crown jewels in 1791, but reappeared in London in 1839.

In 1949, Harry Winston bought the diamond and donated it to the Smithsonian Institution, attracting many tourists. This diamond is rumored to be cursed, due to the misfortunes and tragedies experienced by many of its previous owners. Nevertheless, it is valued at US$200-250 million, or approximately Rp 3.5 trillion.

4. The Centenary Diamond

As a rough diamond, the Centenary Diamond weighed over 500 carats. It was then cut into a modified heart shape, weighing 273.85 carats.

The cutting process took 154 days. This diamond also has a fantastic price tag of US$100 million, or approximately Rp 1.43 trillion.

5. The Pink Star

Mined in South Africa in 1999, The Pink Star, formerly known as the Steinmetz Pink, is the largest diamond graded Fancy Vivid Pink. Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises purchased the Pink Star from a Sotheby's auction in 2017 via telephone.

This 59.60-carat diamond was later renamed the CTF Pink Star in memory of the late father of the current chairman of Chow Tai Fook. The Pink Star is valued at US$71.2 million, or approximately Rp 1.01 trillion.