Rings have, for centuries, symbolised love, power, and untouchable elegance. But when craftsmanship, carat weight, and rare gems collide, they create not just jewelry, but history.
These five breathtaking rings aren’t just accessories; they’re works of art, investments, and legacies passed through the hands of billionaires and royals. Here’s a look at the crème de la crème of the jewelry world , the most expensive rings ever sold.
The Oppenheimer Blue Diamond Ring — $57.5 Million
A masterpiece of nature and human artistry, the Oppenheimer Blue is a 14.62-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, graded Type IIb by the GIA, an exceptionally rare category. Named after its former owner, diamond magnate Sir Philip Oppenheimer, this ring stunned the world when it sold for $57.5 million at Christie’s in Geneva. Its perfect rectangular cut and hypnotic hue make it one of the most iconic blue diamonds ever discovered.
The Williamson Pink Star Ring — $57.7 Million
Breaking records in 2022, this ring carries a 11.15-carat flawless fancy vivid pink diamond sourced from the Williamson mine in Tanzania. Mounted in a sleek platinum band with side diamonds, its blush-pink colour is entirely natural, so rare that only a handful exist worldwide. It was auctioned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, where it became Asia’s most valuable jewelry sale to date.
The Pink Star Diamond Ring — $71.2 Million
The undisputed queen of them all, the Pink Star is a 59.6-carat oval-cut fancy vivid pink diamond that sold for a staggering $71.2 million at Sotheby’s in 2017. Originally known as the Steinmetz Pink, this flawless gem took over two years to cut. It’s more than a ring. It’s a legend in the jewelry world.
The Blue Moon Of Josephine — $48.4 Million
Gifted by a Hong Kong billionaire to his daughter, this 12.03-carat internally flawless blue diamond radiates celestial elegance. Set in a classic solitaire design, the Blue Moon of Josephine fetched $48.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Geneva. Its poetic name and mesmerising colour make it one of the most romantic high-jewelry pieces ever sold.
The Graff Pink Diamond Ring — $46.16 Million
This 24.78-carat fancy intense pink emerald-cut diamond stunned the world when Laurence Graff acquired it at Sotheby’s Geneva in 2010. The Graff Pink is rare not only in size but in its rich pink saturation and clarity. Graff himself re-cut the stone to enhance its brilliance, setting it in a platinum ring flanked by two shield-shaped diamonds.
These aren’t just rings. They’re statements of power, love, and taste. Each of them tells a story of legacy, rarity, and breathtaking beauty. For collectors and dreamers alike, they represent the pinnacle of what jewelry can be: timeless, priceless, unforgettable.
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