Minerals, rocks, and biological stuff combine to form gemstones. There are more than 300 known gemstones, therefore there are certain to be those that are more costly and rare than the diamond. Crystals are some of the most expensive diamonds in the world, yet we'll never get the chance to view them. Museums and private collectors are eager to acquire these rare gems.
If you have the correct quantity of money, you can acquire other expensive jewels. In the jewellery business and even on our planet, there are a few unique gemstones and minerals. It's likely that we've all heard of some of the most well-known gems out there, such as rubies, sapphires and select diamonds.
What gem is the rarest?
Painite
In 1951, British gemologist Arthur Charles Davy Pain discovered Painite in Burma. It was in the Guinness Book that Painite was listed as "the world's rarest mineral" due to its extreme rarity. When this gemstone was first discovered, there were just two specimens in existence. Since just 24 Painite gemstones were discovered in 2004, it is apparent that this gemstone is extremely rare.
Alexandrite
Among the rarest gemstones, Alexandrite has a unique ability to change colour. If you're looking for a gemstone that can change colour depending on the source of light that hits it, go no further than Chrysoberyl. In a traditional Alexandrite gemstone, one can witness the colour transition from green in daylight to somewhat purple-red in incandescent light.
Diamonds in Red Colour
As rare jewels, diamonds command a high price. Red Diamonds, a colour variation of the diamond, on the other hand, are regarded as the rarest and most valuable variety of diamonds. Those seeking the finest of the best pay a premium at auction for red diamonds, which are considered the greatest. According to reports, the Moussaieff Red is the most costly red diamond in the world, costing upwards of $8 million.
Tanzanite
Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro is the only place in the world where tanzanite can be discovered, making it one of the rarest gemstones. The mineral Zoisite is the source of this gemstone's colour. This stunning jewel was discovered in commercial quantities for the first time in the 1960s. After Tiffany & Co.'s sponsorship, the stone became extremely popular and successful.
Ammolite
Ammolite, a very uncommon gemstone, is a sea animal-derived organic gemstone comparable to coral or shell. It is exclusively found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. Ammolite is a highly sought-after gemstone because of its unusual ability to display an array of brilliant incandescent colours, including all the hues of the rainbow.
