The Hutton-Mdivani Necklace

12 Stunning Historical Jewels Throughout History

The Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton (1912–1979) sold a Cartier necklace set with jadeite beads, rubies, and diamonds for more than $27.4 million

The Star of Asia

One of the finest star sapphires in the world, the Star of Asia weighs 330ct. The Star of Asia is said to have come from Sri Lanka and belonged to the Maharajah of Jodhpur in India.

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In honor of the birth of their son, Napoleon II, the Emperor of Rome, in 1811, Emperor Napoleon gave his second wife, Marie-Louise, the Napoleon Diamond Necklace.

Napoleon Diamond Necklace

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The Dresden Green

i) The 41-carat natural green diamond known as the Dresden Green Diamond, or simply Dresden Green, came from Indian mines.

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La Peregrina Pearl

The La Peregrina pearl. 55.95 carats, 11.2 g, or nearly 0.4 oz, and a history spanning nearly 500 years.

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The Taylor-Burton Diamond

The 68-carat Taylor-Burton Diamond rose to fame in 1969 after being bought for $1,050,000 at an auction by actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

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The Graff Pink

A rare 24.78-carat pink diamond known as the Graff Pink was formerly owned by American jewelry designer Harry Winston.

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The Hope Diamond

The Hope Diamond, valued at 45.52 carats, originated in India and is owned by the Smithsonian Institution.

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Grace Kelly’s Engagement Ring

The 10.48-carat Cartier engagement ring that Grace Kelly wore is one of the most expensive pieces of celebrity jewelry in history. In 1956, the amazing ring fetched $4,060,000.

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The Mouawad L’Incomparable Diamond

With a perfect 407.48-carat yellow diamond, the Mouawad L'Incomparable Diamond Necklace is the most costly necklace in the world, valued at US $55 million.

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The Koh-L-Noor Diamond

With a weight of 105.6 carats, Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur are among the biggest cut diamonds in the world.

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The Black Owlov Diamond

Known as the Eye of Brahma Diamond, the Black Orlov is a black diamond. It has a 67.50 carat weight. India is the origin country.

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