15 Gemstones More Expensive Than Diamonds

💎Herkimer diamonds are rare quartz crystals with two terminations, making them both costly and popular with mineral collectors.

💎Grandiderite is a blue-green gemstone that is incredibly rare and difficult to cut, but highly sought after for its color and quality.

💎Tanzanite is a rare and beautiful gemstone found only in a small mining area in Tanzania. Its vivid blue and violet coloring make it highly desirable.

💎Musgravite is a gray-green to green gemstone that is incredibly rare and can sell for up to $35,000 per carat.

💎The Bahia Emerald is one of the largest emeralds in existence, weighing 752 pounds and valued at around $400 million.

What are Herkimer diamonds?

—Herkimer diamonds are doubly-terminated quartz crystals that are rare and popular with mineral collectors due to their unique formation and clarity.

Why is Grandiderite so valuable?

—Grandiderite is valuable due to its rarity, beautiful blue-green color, and difficulty in cutting. It is a highly sought-after gemstone for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts.

What makes Tanzanite special?

—Tanzanite is special due to its limited mining area in Tanzania and its beautiful blue and violet coloring. It is highly valued for its rarity and unique color.

Why is Musgravite so expensive?

—Musgravite is expensive due to its rarity and high demand. It is a rare gemstone found in limited quantities and can sell for up to $35,000 per carat.

What is unique about the Bahia Emerald?

—The Bahia Emerald is unique due to its size, weighing 752 pounds and being one of the largest emeralds in existence. It is valued at around $400 million.

01:15Herkimer diamonds are rare quartz crystals with two terminations, making them both costly and popular with mineral collectors.

02:19Grandiderite is a blue-green gemstone that is incredibly rare and difficult to cut, but highly sought after for its color and quality.

03:33Tanzanite is a rare and beautiful gemstone found only in a small mining area in Tanzania. Its vivid blue and violet coloring make it highly desirable.

04:56Musgravite is a gray-green to green gemstone that is incredibly rare and can sell for up to $35,000 per carat.

05:58The Bahia Emerald is one of the largest emeralds in existence, weighing 752 pounds and valued at around $400 million.