Diamonds are probably the most famous gems. They have achieved a legendary status both in real life and in fictional depictions. They have represented a certain level of luxury that is unmatched to this day. The most expensive diamonds in the world are locked in heavily guarded institutions and have adorned the crowns of famous royalties. The value of some of these pieces is thoroughly unimaginable and have become the stuff of tales. But another astonishing thing about these iconic diamonds is the beauty that they exude. Every hue gloriously manifests itself with unbelievable purity; every cut intensifying the saturation. Here are some of the most enthralling diamonds in the world:
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The Hope Diamond
One of the most famous stones in the world because of a curse associated with it, the Hope Diamond had an illustrious ownership list which includes King Louis XIV and Harry Winston. It is a 45.52-carat large deep-blue diamond currently owned by the Smithsonian Institution.
The Millennium Star
This is a top-grade colorless D diamond that is completely flawless from any angle inside and out. At 203.04 carats, it is one of the most valuable in the world. It was found in Zaire and was acquired by De Beers in the mid-1990s.
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Moussaieff Red Diamond
This red diamond is one of the rarest fancy color diamonds. Even with its relatively small size, it is still the largest of only about four known red diamonds all over the world. It measures 5.11 carats and was cut by the William Goldberg Diamond Corp. after its discovery in the 1990s in Brazil.
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