The Most Valuable and Expensive Gemstones In The World – Some May Surprise You

Pearl

Per carat price: $300 to $1500
When it comes to pearls, South Sea pearls are considered to be the most valuable. A strand of South Sea pearls can cost up to $100,000. Pearls are not minerals. as we all know they come from oysters. They last for a long time and hold their value well – which is why they are often passed down as family heirlooms.

Pearls have been very popular, especially with royalty. The most expensive pearl known in the world was found in Palawan, Philippines. It is a huge pearl that measures 26 inches and weighs 75 pounds. This particular pearl is valued at $100 million.