12 Most Expensive Rings In The World (2020 Updated)

Rings have become necessities today, especially if you are trying to distinguish yourself as a person of wealth and substance. From simple fashion accessories to serving as a symbol of love, rings have evolved to become essential parts of modern life, and like everything of value to modern life, they range from those that are cheap to the most expensive.

Rings are heavily dependent on precious stones, and the bigger and rarer the stone, the higher the price of the ring. We’ve taken a look at the costliest rings in the world, what makes them so expensive, and the lucky people who own them. Check it out below.

Most Expensive Rings In The World

1. Pink Star Diamond Ring – $83 Million

Most Expensive Rings

If there is any truth to the narrative that millennials are ruining the diamond market, it was not a memo that was received by the person who purchased this ring for a record price of $83 million which became the most expensive amount a person ever paid for a ring.

It comes with the pink star diamond, one of the most coveted diamonds in the world, a precious stone that was discovered in Africa in 1999 and had an original size of 132.6 carats. For two years, the Pink Star Diamond ring was cut, shaped, and polished into the beautiful piece of jewelry that it is today, going from 132 carats to 59.6 carats.

The ring was sold by Sotheby’s at Geneva, Switzerland, in 2013 for $73.99 million, rising to $83 million with commission fees. The Pink Star Diamond ring was initially expected to sell for $61 million but it proved to be a desirable piece of stone, resulting in a bidding war that eventually made it the most expensive ring in the world. Before the auction, it was anonymously owned and its current owner is also unknown.

2. Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Ring – $80 Million

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There are hundreds of things you could do with $80 million that would tell the world that you are a wealthy and successful person, one of those things does not include owning the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond ring because you would need all of it to afford it.

The second most expensive ring in the world has a mind-blowing effect, both in its price and its look. The precious stone fueling the price of this ring is the Wittelsbach Diamond, which was discovered in India in the 1600s. Philip IV of Spain once owned the diamond before it became the property of the Wittelsbach family.

Before making its way into the hands of its current owner, a former emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa, it was sold to Laurence Graff, a London jeweler who crafted the diamond into a ring. The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond ring weighs 31.06 carats and has a color described as ‘fancy deep blue.’ The Emir acquired the ring in 2011 for its record price.

3. Oppenheimer Blue Diamond Ring – $57.5 Million

Something rare happened in the gemstone and jewelry industry in 2016. It had one of the largest blue diamonds offered in an auction, and as one would expect, it fetched a record price, selling for $57.5 million.

At the time of sale, The Oppenheimer Blue was the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever at a size of 14.62 carats, and it is housed in a ring made out of platinum with two trapeze-cut white diamonds.

The ring was named by Sir Philip Oppenheimer, a member of one of the world’s most powerful diamond families and owner of the De Beers Mining Company that discovered the indigo-colored diamond in a South African mine in the 90s.

4. The Graff Pink Diamond Ring – $46.2 Million

Laurence Graff is often referred to as ‘The King of Diamonds,’ and it is difficult not to see why when two of his jewelry makes the top five of most expensive amounts ever paid for a ring. The second to make this list is the Graff Pink diamond which fetched $46.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong; that was in 2010.

The Graff Pink ring is a 24.78-carat fancy diamond owned by the London jeweler. At the time the diamond was sold, it was expected that it would go on to maintain its place as the most expensive ring in the world for a long time. The diamond is set into a platinum ring flanked by two shield-shaped white diamonds. Before it became the property of Laurence Graff, it was owned by Harry Winston, an American jeweler.

5. Cullinan Dream – $25.4 Million

At number five is the Cullinan Dream diamond which was sold for $25.4 million at an auction in Christie’s New York in June 2016. The diamond in the ring, the Cullinan Dream, is the largest fancy intense blue diamond to ever appear at an auction.

The diamond is set into a platinum ring with baguette-cut diamond side stones. Although the Cullinan Dream pales in price to the Oppenheimer Blue, it is nearly 10 carats larger. It was discovered from the Petra Cullinan Diamond Mine which has produced other notable diamonds like the De Beers Millennium Jewel 4 and the Blue Moon.

6. The Winston Blue Diamond Ring – $23.8 Million

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This ring is named after its diamond, the Winston Blue Diamond, a precious stone that was named by one of the most revered names in the gemstone business, Harry Winston.

The diamond which carries the higher value of this ring is a flawless, vivid blue diamond with a carat size of 13.22, the second-largest blue diamond in the world. It has the shape of a tear, and the ring itself is made out of the diamond. One thing is sure; you won’t find this ring in your walk-in jewelry store.

7. Perfect Pink Diamond Ring – $23.2 Million

Quality rings are some of the most expensive things in the world. It is a luxury reserved for the richest in society, as shown by the cost of this beautiful ring when it came up for auction at Christie’s. The perfect pink diamond ring sold for $23.2 million and considering the quality of the diamond, we understand why.

It has a 14.23-carat diamond, while the ring band is made out of platinum and rectangular-shaped gold, and a diamond that weighs 1.73 and 1.67 carats.

As far as quality colored diamond rings go, the Perfect Pink Diamond ring is not only one of the most expensive, but one of the most popular. Pink diamond rings are often used as engagement rings, and the Perfect Pink Diamond Ring is the most expensive of them all.

8. The Bulgari Blue Diamond Ring – $18.3 Million

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The Bulgari Blue Diamond Ring was sold in December 2018 for $18.3 million at Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale. The fancy blue diamond ring has two distinctive features – a perfect looking diamond and a ring band decked with smaller diamonds.

The Bulgari Blue Diamond is considered one of the most beautiful blue diamonds to ever hit the market, which is why it is no surprise that an anonymous buyer was willing to part with $18.3 million to own it. After all, who wouldn’t want to own a ring crafted by one of the most respected luxury brands in the world?

9. The Vivid Yellow Ring (Dream Diamond Ring) – $16.3 Million

Each of the most expensive rings in the world has something that makes them unique, a fact that helps them stand out in a sea of specially crafted rings. In the case of this ring, it is its size and its color that sets it apart.

The Vivid Yellow Ring stands out with the help of the Dream diamond, a precious stone capable of emitting and mirroring all colors. The ring was sold in a Sotheby’s Geneva auction and aside from the large dream diamond which is about 100-carat in size, it has a ring band made out of platinum and two white diamonds that flack the sides of the enormous centerpiece.

10. Chopard Blue Diamond Ring – $16.26 Million

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Among some of the expensive rings in the world is the Chopard Blue Diamond Ring. The ring band is made out of platinum and covered in 18 carats of white gold and diamonds. The centerpiece itself, the Chopard Blue Diamond, is the work of Chopard Jewelers who cut the 9-carat oval-shaped diamond.

This ring might pale in price compared to the number one ring on this list, but its $16.2 million price tag is a huge sum of money. The diamonds on the ring band that houses the centerpiece has a distinctive color that is made out of bright teal and light aquamarine. The identity of the current owner of this ring is not known.

11. Mariah Carey’s Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – $10 Million

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Following the top ten most expensive rings in the world is this diamond ring. The 35 carats emerald cut diamond was given to Mariah Carey by an Australian billionaire named James Packer as an engagement ring.

The diamond ring has two delicate tapered baguette diamonds, and the band is made out of pure platinum, both of which are married into a single focus design. Although the engagement was called off, the splendor of this ring remains.

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12. Krupp Diamond Engagement Ring – $8.8 Million

Rounding up our top twelve priciest rings in the world is the Krupp Diamond ring valued at $8.8 million. Before Mariah Carey’s engagement ring, it held the title of the most expensive celebrity engagement ring.

The ring has a huge diamond centerpiece, a 33-carat Asscher cut Krupp diamond and it is set on a ring with a platinum band. This ring belonged to Elizabeth Taylor, it was given to her by her ex-husband, Richard Burton.

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