17 most expensive jewelry (18 photos)
Jewelry has been highly valued by people since ancient times. Not only queens and princesses were crazy about them. all sorts of rulers, as well as just wealthy men, also did not mind get a couple of expensive trinkets, decorated precious metals and diamonds. 
However, there are a number of jewelry in the world that you can afford. only the richest in the world. As a rule, they are made only in one of a kind and are of such value that wearing they are better only for especially important celebrations. However, their owners usually prefer not to tempt fate, but to hide their treasures in the most secure bank vaults.
We invite you to take a look at the top most expensive jewelry in the world. Enjoy watching!
Diamond "Blue Heart" - 17th place 
Price:
$12.3 million
"Panther Bracelet" by Cartier Paris - 16th place 
Price:
$12.5 million
The unique bracelet was made by Cartier jewelry house. Paris in 1952 for the Duchess of Windsor - Wallis Simpson.
Emerald and diamond Chaumet tiara of 1900, worth 500 carats - 15th place 
Price
: $12.7 million
100 carat Graff Vivid Yellow diamond ring — 14th place 
Price:
$16.3 million
Aurora Green Diamond — 13th place 
Price:
$16.8 million
Cartier necklace - 12th place 
Price:
$20 million
The amazing necklace was created back in 1912.
Watch Chopard 201-Carat — 11th place 
Price:
$25 million
Diamond "Wittelsbach" - 10th place 
Price:
$26.5 million
Jadeite necklace Hatton-Mdivani — 9th place 
Price:
$27.4 million
Jadeite is an amazing and rare mineral of green color. His often confused with jade. However, it is much harder, stronger and taller. appreciated.
Diamond necklace "Incomparable" - 8th place 
Price:
$55 million
Earrings with blue and pink diamonds — 7th place 
Price:
$57.4 million
Diamond "Blue Oppenheimer" - 6th place 
Price:
$56.8 million
Solid diamond ring - 5th place 
Price:
$70 million
This ring is not only one of the most expensive in the world, but also incredibly amazing, as it is made from a single piece diamond. It took a lot of effort and time to produce it, because artists and designers faced a number of challenges while developing drawings and diagrams of the future ring.
Ring "Pink Star" - 4th place 
Price:
$71 million
Peacock brooch by Graff Diamonds — 3rd place 
Price:
$100 million
Wallace Chan's Blossoming Legacy Necklace - 2nd Place 
Price:
$200 million
The most complex masterpiece of jewelry art was created by the famous Hong Kong jewelry artist Wallace Chan. Master spent on production of the product for more than 5 years.
Hope Diamond - 1st place 
Price:
$250 million
Some appraisers believe that the diamond is worth much more than the announced value (about $350 million).
The history of the appearance of the stone is shrouded in many legends. One by one from the versions it was obtained from the Blue Diamond, which he brought from India famous jewel hunter Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. After that, as the stone gets to the royal jeweler, it constantly moves from hand to hand. Only in 1839 did he have the first official owner Henry Philip Hope.
Among all known faceted stones is the Hope diamond. is one of the largest. Its weight is 45.5 carats. This just over 9 grams. The product is also notable for its unusual color. The diamond has a blue color, but at the same time casts a reddish shade. This effect is achieved due to the presence of chromium in its composition.
