Some of the most expensive category of Art Décor Jewellery of all times

Beauty they say is in the eyes of the beholder, but it would take more than just the love for beautiful things or the eyes to behold one to get one of these precious stones. All across the world, there are hundreds and thousands of lovely art décor jewellery produced and worn by individuals. From the political class to the fortune 500 CEOs, other entrepreneurs, working class persons, mums and das; the love and appeal for these precious stones could be overwhelming for some. The value placed on each depends on the stuff it’s made of and the history attached to the gem.

In a world where some persons cannot differentiate between a 12 or 24 carat gold, some others will do anything to have one of these rear gems. However, there is enough archaeological evidence to show that the love for adornments has always been with humanity. So, here is a list of some of the most expensive art décor jewellery and their mouth-watery value:

Two of the most expensive Diamonds rings ever

•    Wittelsbach – Graff Diamond Ring

This lovely looking piece of rock is truly one of the highly priced arts décor jewellery valued currently at $80 million. It initially was a 35.56 carat deep blue diamond and owned at the different occasion by both the Crown Jewels of Bavaria and Austria.

It was purchased by Laurence Graff in 2008 at the value $23.4 million. Graff remodelled the gem, removing 4.5 carats and altering the colour. He then sold the diamond ring at the cost of $80 million to a member of the Qatari royal crown.

•    The Pink Star Diamond Ring

Pink diamonds are the rarest to find no doubt, but there have not been any logical conclusion as to what makes Pink diamonds pink. Hence, scientists are of the view that it is due to some seismic actions that change the molecular structure.

The Pink Star diamond ring is the most expensive diamond ring ever sold at auction until 2013. The Diamond is a sweet looking oval shaped rock mind at DeBeers in Africa. The Pink Diamond was initially 132.5 carat before it was cut to 59.6 carats and sold at $17.2 million.  The Pink ring is said by experts at the Sotheby auction to surpass any royal or private collections worldwide regarding size and quality.

Two of the Most Expensive Neck Chains Ever

The Blue Belle of Asia

 

The Blue Belle of Asia is on record the fourth largest faceted sapphire in history. It also broke existing world record for a sapphire price. The Blue Belle of Asia weighed 392.5 carats and sold at the cost of $17.3 million. The cushion shaped diamond on the Blue Belle of Asia is attached to a rock covered gold chain with tassels extending downwards. The neck chain auction price was $17.9 million.

Heart of the Ocean Necklace

 The Heart of the Ocean necklace is symbolic of the Leo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet’s experience in the movie, Titanic where Kate reached out grab the Coeur de la Mer necklace in the film. Because of the enormous success of the Titanic, Harry Winston set out to make a similar design with the heart shaped 15 carats blue diamond. Gloria Stewart wore it to the Oscars. Gloria is the aged woman who played ‘Rose’ in the Titanic. The Heart of the Ocean necklace costs at $17 million.

The Most Expensive Crown Ever

Emerald and Diamond Tiara

 The emerald and diamond tiara is one great ancient collection of a crown. At a price of $12.7 million, the emerald and diamond tiara was commissioned by Prince Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck of Germany in 1900 for Princess Katharina Henckel von Donnersmarck, her husband.

What makes this crown stand out amongst others is the use of 11 pear-shaped emeralds on the crown. The weights of the Emeralds alone are said to be 500 carats. The crown also has 11 cushion-shaped smaller diamonds on the body besides silver, gold and other smaller Diamond fittings.

No doubt, art décor jewellery of various values and beauty exist everywhere and can send a chill down your spine anytime due to their aesthetics and appeal.