August,30 2025 | Written By Akratijewelsinc
August,30 2025 | Written By Akratijewelsinc
Some gemstones are not merely just jewelry accessories but the rarest treasures of nature itself. The rarity, beauty and history of these rare gemstones make them the holy grail of collectors, luxury jewellers and anyone who would like to possess something really unique.
At Akrati Jewels, we know that the rarity of gems can be
converted into emotional and monetary value. From the Resplendent Black Opal to
the famed Chivor Emeralds, we shall analyze the world's most expensive stones,
their origin, and what makes them unique.
• Location: Commonly found at Lightning Ridge, Australia
• Physical Properties: Opaque body color and play-of-color
in neon green, blue, and red; hardness 5.5–6.5 in Mohs Scale
• Price per Carat: $2,500 – $15,000 per CT quality depending
• Jewelry Applications: Statement rings, luxury pendants,
distinctive earrings
• Why It's Rare: Being the exclusive significant deposit for
the world makes it one of the globe's rarest stones
Among the opal family, the black opals stones are the least
common stones. Jewellers treasure them due to this play-of-colour that is an
iridescent stone, and the uniqueness of each stone.
Location: First it was discovered and found in the Ural
Mountains of Russia, now it is also found in Sri Lanka and Brazil too.
Physical Properties: Chrysoberyl type; 8.5 hardness on Moh’s
scale, sharp shift in colour between green in natural light to reddish in
intense light.
Price per Carat: $10,000 – $70,000 per CT quality depending
Jewelry Use: Luxury rings, extremely rare men's pieces,
one-of-a-kind neck
Why It's Rare: Rare dual-color effect; genuine alexandrite’s
are very rare
Because it has also earned the nickname "emerald by
day, ruby by night", Alexandrite is one of the world's most valuable gems,
cherished for that whimsical quality of changing colors.
Origin/Sources: Pulped in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Kashmir and
Madagascar.
Physical Characteristics: Corundum group; hardness 9; blue,
pink, yellow and rare padparadscha (pink).
Price per Carat: $500 -30,000 (padparadscha, and kashmir
sapphires can sell at over 100)
Jewelry Applications: Engagement rings, tiaras, men's
cufflinks, and Bracelets
Why It's Rare: Some colors, like padparadscha, are very rare
and consequently among the rarest precious stones
Sapphires also represent wisdom, nobility, and power — no
surprise that for millennia royal jewels included them.
Place: Myanmar.
Physical Properties: Brown-red/Orange-red colors; hexagonal
crystal system - hardness 8 on the scale.
Price per Carat: 50–$60K per CT quality depending
Use in Jewellery: Rare collector's pendants and
museum-quality jewellery
Why It's Rare: We only knew a few crystals for many decades,
and that once rendered it the rarest discovered stone by science
Even until other deposits have since been found, the Painite
is one of the rarest stones in the world.
Location: First found in Brazil, Paraíba; also in Mozambique
and Nigeria
Physical Properties: Tourmaline with copper; hardness is
7-7.5 on the stone scale; it is bright neon blue or green because of the copper
presence.
Per Carat Average Cost: $10,000–$50,000; top Brazilian
stones more than $100,000 per
Jewelry use: All the high-end luxury ornaments like rings
and necklaces.
Why It's Scarce: Neon light from copper is distinctive and
observed in very rare ores
The Paraiba tourmaline's electric aura contributes in making
it one of the most expensive stones used in today's luxury pieces.
Location: Endemic exclusively in the Dominican Republic
Physical Properties: The blue form of pectolite; hardness
approximately 4.5-5; displays sea-like appearance and white cloud
Per Carat Value : $20 – $40, but well-graded, vivid blue
stones can command $300 per carat
Jewelry Applications: Beach-themed pendants, boho rings,
handcrafted bracelets
Why It's Rare: Only one well-known location makes it a
legitimate rare stone
Its calming ocean-blue color and healing energy have
attracted spiritual seekers of beads.
Location: Colombia, mines of
Physical Properties: Beryl family; hardness 7.5–8; strong
vibrant deep green color and exceptional clarity
Price per Carat: $8,000–$50,000 or more based on the
clarity and color
Jewellery Applications: Heirloom rings, royal collections,
antique-style pendants
Why It's Rare: It's a rare deposit and also has historic
importance, thus some of the world's costliest stones
The history of the Chivor Emerald dates as far back as
pre-Columbian Indians and Spanish conquistadores, and it is a genuine cultural
gemstone.
From the color-changing Alexandrite to the neon glow of
Paraiba Tourmaline, these gems are not just stones; they are investments,
cultural artifacts, and artistic muses. Owning them is like holding a piece of
earth’s deepest mystery.
At Akrati Jewels, we guide the jewelers and connoisseurs
into non-conventional gemstone avenues. You want unique gemstone pieces or
time-tested favorites, and we have wholesale collections that will spark
creativity.
What is the most uncommon precious stone on planet Earth?
Painite is often said to be the rarest, but Paraiba
tourmaline is almost no less rare than painite, which competes with it.
Which is the most expensive gemstone to purchase?
Alexandrite, Painite and tourmaline Paraiba are some of the
most expensive stones in the world.
Are rare gems profitable investments?
Yes, their gem rarity ensures long-term value and cultural
importance.
Which is the best rare stone for jewelry usage?
Sapphires and alexandrite for everyday use and larimar and
opals for occasional or specialty pieces.
Where can I buy rare diamond rings wholesale?
Akrati Jewels offers a dependable line of wholesale diamond pieces, from traditional pieces to one of a kind gemstone driven pieces. Having unique gems is nothing less than having a piece of the world's history ofluxury. Akrati Jewels provides more than accessories; it is an investment in the world's unique creations from nature.
