Okay, fine—if you want to be pedantic, the absolute most expensive stone ever sold is a diamond. The Pink Star, a flawless 59.60-carat pink diamond, sold for $71.2 million in 2017. That’s more than most sports stars earn in a lifetime.
But let’s be real: that’s a special case. For everyday “what’s the most expensive stone I could theoretically find?” the answer is still Red Beryl. Unless you’re a billionaire, in which case, buy me a Pink Star, please.
Most Expensive Gemstones in the World - Most Valuable Gemstones
And remember: diamonds are graded on the “Four Cs” (cut, clarity, color, carat). Red Beryl is graded on the “Four Cs of Panic”: Crazy Rare, Crazy Expensive, Crazy Good Luck, and Crazy You Might Cry when you see the price tag.
Where Do You Find These Fancy Rocks?
Red Beryl comes from just one place on Earth: the Wah Wah Mountains in Utah. Yes, Utah—where else would a magical red gem hide? It’s like the state’s little secret.
Painite was first found in Myanmar. And Jadeite mostly comes from Myanmar, too. So if you ever visit Myanmar, keep your eyes peeled—but maybe don’t quit your day job.
If you find a Red Beryl in your backyard, congratulations—you’re now richer than your friend who invested in Bitcoin. (Sorry, Dave, but it’s true.)
