| Summary: | Crystals are known for their many uses. They can be a dazzling sight to behold but additionally, they can be used as décor, jewellery, healing or medicinal purposes and so much more. They are also available in many stores across the world offering them in different shapes and sizes. While several crystals can be afforded by most, some are exclusive because of their rarity and more so, their price. These are usually used for jewellery purposes once cut by experts for the rich, wealthy and elite. These crystals have been used as status symbols for many years and have continued to be coveted currently. Here is our list of seven of the most expensive crystals out there that you may have never heard about. Red Beryl Part of what makes red beryl so special is its rarity, you will not find it just anywhere around the world. Some of these locations include Juab County, Paramount Canyon, Wah Wah Mountains and Round Mountains. Red Beryl was discovered in 1903. It has had man names over the years such as “bixbite” and scarlet emerald. It is known for its rich colours that make it an attractive sight to see but that is not why it is on this list. This is one of the rarest and most valuable crystals standing at a whopping $10000 per carat. It is also so rare that out of 150000 diamonds mined, you will get just one red beryl. Black Opal Most people are acquainted with opals that have a milky look or fire opals that have the appearance of fire blazing through them. Black opals are a little different with a black appearance showcasing their colours. It is known for its healing properties but its rarity as well. they are only found in Australia’s Lightning Ridge, in New South Wales. One of the most significant black opals is the Royal One that was discovered in 1999. It is 306 carats with a value of close to $3 million. Blac opals can sell for about $9500 per carat. Musgravite The crystal was named after the place where it was first discovered, Musgravite, in South Australia. The mines are in the Musgravite Range. With time, mining this precious gem has expanded to other areas including countries such as Tanzania, Greenland, Antarctica and Madagascar. It was discovered in 1967 and fetches a price of close to $35000 per carat. Its formal name will have your tongue in knots, magnesiotaaffeite-6N’3S but it’s green to the grey-green colour scheme will have your eyes glued on it. Alexandrite If you grew up in the 70s, you have probably heard of mood rings that changed according to how you feel. Those took the world of teenagers and children by storm. In the adult world, specifically the wealthy, Alexandrite is the mood ring of choice. Discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia, this crystal is famous for its ability to change colours from green to red and yellow. The colour changes are dependent on the light it absorbs. Other places it is found include Tanzania, India and Sri Lanka. The most lucrative one is the Whitney alexandrite that has a value of $4 million. A carat of alexandrite will go for about $70000. Blue Diamond In the crystal world, you may hear about the fancy colour diamonds. Due to its blue colour, the blue diamond is categorised as one of these rare fancy colour diamonds. The blue colour is a result of the traces of boron within the diamond. The countries most popular for mining these gems are found in India, Australia and South Africa. The most popular one known is the Oppenheimer Blue with an intimidating price tag of $57.5 million. That is a whopping $3.93 million per carat. Beautiful, rare and highly-priced. Red Diamond The diamonds are mined in Brazil, Australia, Russia and a couple of African countries. Despite being in many locations, they are even rarer than the other coloured diamonds on this list specifically the blue and pink diamonds. While scientists struggle to explain the origins of its colour, it is suspected that atoms gliding within the stone are responsible for its outstanding red colour. The Moussaieff Red Diamond is the largest one found by a Brazilian miner and is estimated at $20 million. If you are looking to get your hands on a carat of the red diamond, you will need to part with about $1 million per carat. Pink Diamond Last but not least, a diamond that the Pink Panther movie was based on, the pink diamond. This is the most expensive crystal on this list. It accounts for a minimal 0.0001% of all the diamonds in the world. The pink diamond is one of the rarest and most gorgeous crystals you will come across. The most outstanding pink diamond for its rarity and price is the Pink Star Diamond. In 2017, it was estimated and auctioned at $71.2 million by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The price tag covers $1.19 million per carat. Hard to beat such a price. Conclusion Crystals come in all shapes, sizes and forms. They also serve different purposes for different people. Depending on the rarity and purpose, some crystals are valued much higher than the rest. These include the pink, red and blue diamonds; black opal, red beryl, alexandrite, and musgravite. Mined all over the world in countries such as Tanzania, Russia, Sri Lanka and Australia, these rare gems fetch prices that most people would only imagine spending or earning in their lifetimes. Irrespective, several others are affordable and accessible that you can find at online stores or physical stores across the world. Despite the huge price tags, these expensive crystals are a beauty to behold and some of the world’s greatest discovered treasures.
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