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yes not only that but the most expensive gem of all at more than $200 million

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Why is the hope diamond the most expensive diamond in the world?

The Hope is not the most expensive diamond in the world, because its purchase price remains confidential. Other large, rare and famous diamonds have changed hands, but not necessarily for money.


What colours are in the Hope Diamond?

The Hope Diamond is basically a blue diamond.


A name of a blue diamond?

The Hope Diamond is a famous blue diamond known for its deep blue color and storied history, including tales of curses and intrigue.


What is the most expensive diamond in the world?

Your question assumes that a diamond has changed hands for money. Many important diamonds, however, have never been sold, but have been owned based on the stone being a spoil of war or a gift to royalty.The 'most expensive diamond' may be in regal crown jewels owned by a nation state. The British and Thai crown jewels are examples of magnificent diamonds held this way. Because they have not changed hands for money, there are essentially and otherwise priceless.There are, however, a few examples of expensive diamonds, some with their record per-carat prices:The world's most expensive diamond -- 35.56 carat Whittlesbach blue -- sold for $24.3 million, beating a previous record of $16.5 million for a 100-carat diamond in 1995.The DeBeers Millennium Star DiamondThe Taylor-Burton DiamondThe CentenaryCullinan (never sold, gifted to the British Crown)Hope DiamondA 7.03 blue diamond sold for £6m ($9.5 million) in March 2009 in Geneva.Chopard blue diamond ring for 16,260,000 dollars. It has a 9-carat blue diamond, more white diamonds, and a 18k white gold setting. (In general, blue diamonds are the among rarest and most expensive diamonds in the world.)


How many carats did the hope diamond weigh in 1812?

in 1812 the Hope Diamond weighed 44.25 carates

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How much does the most expensive diamond in the world cost?

Hope dimond


What is the most famous diamond in the world?

I think that would be the Hope Diamond. It's not the biggest or most expensive, but over the years it's had a lot of press.


Why is the hope diamond the most expensive diamond in the world?

The Hope is not the most expensive diamond in the world, because its purchase price remains confidential. Other large, rare and famous diamonds have changed hands, but not necessarily for money.


How many hope diamonds are in the world?

There is only one significant diamond named the Hope Diamond.


How many hopes are in the world?

There is only one significant diamond named the Hope Diamond.


What is the most valuable diamond in the world?

the hope diamond is the largest. It is in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.


Which room is the hope diamond in the Smithsonian in?

The room the hope diamond is in is the room that has a sign that labeled "Hope Diamond".


What is world's most valuable single piece of jewelry?

Deep blue hope diamond necklace is the most expensive but cursed. Legend has it that anyone who buys the 45.52 carat diamond will have really bad luck such as deaths of loved ones and so on. The Hope diamond was mined in Kollur in present day Indian state of Karnataka from where it reached the USA after several European royal owners. However the costliest jewelry around could be the diamond studded crown worn by the Thirupathi Venkateshwara in Andhra Pradesh in India.


How many carats are on the hope diamond?

There are 45.52 carats on the hope diamond


What are facts about the Hope diamond?

The Hope Diamond was bought and donated by Harry Winston. It has become the most visited item in the world and is housed at the Smithsonian Museum.


What colours are in the Hope Diamond?

The Hope Diamond is basically a blue diamond.


Most popular kind of diamond?

The most popular Diamond is the...HOPE DIAMOND!