Most Expensive Gem in the World

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Let’s talk numbers, because they’re insane. The Pink Star diamond sold for over $71 million in 2017. Yes, you read that right. That’s more than most people will earn in a thousand lifetimes—and that’s not even factoring in inflation.

It weighs 59.6 carats. That’s about the size of a jumbo marshmallow, but infinitely less squishy. And it’s a fancy vivid pink, which is basically the gem world’s version of a unicorn sneezing.

Why is it so ridiculously expensive?

First of all, pink diamonds are rare. Like, “find a needle in a haystack” rare. Most diamonds are clear or slightly yellow. A deep, vibrant pink? That’s nature playing favorites. This particular stone came from a mine in South Africa, and it took 20 months just to polish it.

Oh, and it’s also a Type IIa diamond. That means it has almost no impurities. Chemically, it’s as pure as your grandma’s soul. But let’s be honest—the price tag is pure insanity. You could buy a private island with this gem. Or a small fleet of luxury cars.