The World’s 12 Most Valuable Diamonds, What They're Worth

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The Cullinan Diamond – $400 Million – The largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered, weighing an astonishing 3,106 carats.

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The Pink Star – $71.2 Million – A flawless pink diamond weighing 59.6 carats, one of the most expensive ever sold at auction.

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The Hope Diamond – $250 Million – Famous for its deep blue color and alleged curse, this diamond weighs 45.52 carats.

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The De Beers Centenary Diamond – $100 Million – A flawless 273.85-carat diamond, considered one of the purest in the world.

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The Oppenheimer Blue – $57.5 Million – At 14.62 carats, this fancy vivid blue diamond is one of the priciest blue diamonds ever sold.

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The Koh-i-Noor – Priceless – Part of the British Crown Jewels, this 105.6-carat diamond is said to bring bad luck to male owners.

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The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond – $80 Million – A 31.06-carat deep blue diamond with a storied royal history.

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The Graff Pink – $46 Million – A 24.78-carat fancy intense pink diamond that fetched a record-breaking price at auction.

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