Precious stones are some of the earth’s most exquisite natural treasures. Some are so treasured that people pay millions of dollars for them. Not only are rare stones beautiful to look at, but they reflect eye-catching and dazzling patterns when put in sunlight. Others have religious symbolism. Here are the list of most expensive stones in the world.
1. Tanzanite
These expensive stones are the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite, caused by small amounts of vanadium. Tanzanites belong to the epidote mineral group. The gems were named after Tanzania, the country in which they were discovered, by Tiffany & Company. When Tiffany introduced the gems to the market in 1968, they didn’t think the scientific name, “blue-violet zoisite“ was consumer-friendly. In 2002, the American Gem Trade Association chose Tanzanite. The expensive gems cost 1500 dollars per carat.
2. Royal Demantoid
One of the most expensive substances on earth, this rare garnet variety has a green color that ri
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