The Hope Diamond can easily be regarded as one of the most famous jewels throughout the globe. Its ownership dates back to a whopping 400 years. It is quite admired and sought-after for its rare blue color which is due to the presence of boron atoms in trace amounts. An absolute marvel!

Koh-I-Noor is easily one of the biggest cut diamonds in the world. It weighs 105.6 carats and is now a part of the Crown Jewels of the British. The Britishers mined it in Golconda, India during their invasion. This impressive jewel roughly translates to “Mountain of Light” in Persian.

The Black Prince’s ruby is another jewel with a rich and vibrant history. This royal gemstone is incredible to look at and is blood red in color. It dates back to the 14^th century and is a part of England’s famous Imperial State Crown. It weighs 170 carats and is a dream.

Star of India is another historical gem that is known worldwide for its magnificence. This jewel is known as the biggest star sapphires known to man throughout the world. It is as unusual as they come and almost flawless. In addition to that, it demonstrates stars on each side of the stone.

The Pearl of Lao Tzu was, once upon a time, known as the biggest known pearl on the face of the earth. It was discovered in the Palawan Sea in the Philippines by a Filipino driver. Also, this pearl is called a “clam pearl” instead of a “gemstone pearl.”

The Andamooka Opal is another popular historical colored gemstone jewelry that is remembered even today. Queen Elizabeth II got presented this famous opal in the year 1954 when she visited South Australia for the first time. John Altmann cut and polished the opal which showcases a stunning array of blues, reds, and greens.

The Medusa Emerald is a 17^th-century emerald that has been exhibited in the Museum of London. This emerald is one-of-a-kind and demonstrates a show stopping hexagonal emerald watch. This shiny emerald is as unique as they come, which makes it an essential jewel in history.

Royal engagements have seen trending rings as history is evident. One such hallmark ring that got super popular was Empress Josephine’s Sapphire ring. This ring is nothing short of a thing of beauty and is remembered fondly as one of the most famous jewels of the 19^th century.

Jackie Kennedy’s emerald engagement ring was probably the most spectacular one of its kind in history. It was presented to Jackie in the summer of 1953. This gorgeous ring has a 2.84-carat emerald and a 2.88-carat diamond that complement each other beautifully.

The Dresden Green, at 41 carats, can easily be regarded as the biggest natural green diamond throughout the globe. This diamond dates back to the 18^th century, and according to history, it was bought by Saxony’s Friedrich Augustus I. We can now view the diamond in Germany at the Dresden Castle.