GWR Unveils World Most Valuable Necklace, Is It Really?

The Guinness World Record has unveiled what it describes as the most valuable necklace in the world, worth around $55M.

Posting it’s pictures, on it’s official “X” GWR wrote,
“This is the most valuable necklace in the world.

The full name of the necklace is Mouawad “L’Incomparable” and contains the largest flawless diamond in the world (407.48 carats), also known as the Incomparable. It also contains a further 102 diamonds cut into various shapes.

It was valued in 2013 at £36,361,232 ($55,000,000)”

This is the most valuable necklace in the world.

The full name of the necklace is Mouawad “L’Incomparable” and contains the largest flawless diamond in the world (407.48 carats), also know as the Incomparable. It also contains a further 102 diamonds cut into various shapes.

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— Guinness World Records (@GWR) January 9, 2024

However, according to finances online, in order of worth the top 10 valuable necklaces are listed below.

A Heritage in Bloom – $200 Million

Topping our list is the masterpiece designed by Chinese jeweler Wallace Chan. “A Heritage in Bloom” boasts a jaw-dropping $200 million price tag, featuring a divine colorless diamond worth $35 million and an array of precious stones, making it a half-pound statement of opulence.

The “Incomparable” Diamond Necklace – $55 Million

A symphony of extravagance, this necklace is valued at $55 million, with its centerpiece being an internally flawless brownish-yellow diamond weighing 407.48 carats. Legend has it that this rare gem, now part of the necklace, was discovered by an impoverished girl in Congo, Africa, adding a fascinating backstory to its value.

The “Heart of the Ocean” – $20 Million

Famous for its appearance in the movie “Titanic,” this necklace features a heart-shaped blue diamond pendant surrounded by white diamonds. Harry Winston’s superior version fetched a staggering $20 million, igniting a wave of interest in reproductions and replicas.

The “Heart of the Kingdom” – $14 Million

Crafted by Garrard and Company, this necklace showcases a heart-shaped Burmese ruby weighing 40.63 carats, surrounded by 155 carats of pear-shaped and round white diamonds. Its flexibility allows it to be worn as both a necklace and a tiara, adding versatility to its luxurious charm.

Leviev’s Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant – $10 Million

Israeli diamond merchant Lev Leviev presents a necklace featuring a fine 77.12 carat vivid yellow diamond, creating a spectacle worth $10 million. The dazzling centerpiece, found in Leviev’s mines, qualifies as “fancy vivid,” the highest rating for a colored stone.

Christie’s Diamond Necklace – $8.14 Million

Sold for $8.14 million at a Christie’s auction, this necklace boasts 52 round diamonds totaling 104.84 carats. Each gem guarantees the highest clarity and quality, delivering an unmatched fire and sparkle, making it a coveted piece in the world of luxury jewelry.

Etcetera’s Burmese Ruby Necklace – $6.4 Million

Designed by James Currens, this necklace went under the hammer for an impressive $6.4 million. Featuring 26 oval-shaped pigeon blood Burmese rubies, strategically placed with white marquise diamonds, it resembles a lei of flowers, adding a touch of nature’s beauty to extravagance.

The “Mrs. Winston” – $5.8 Million

Worn by Jessica Alba at the 2013 Golden Globes Awards, “Mrs. Winston” is a cascading diamond necklace with 187.5 carats of high-quality white diamonds. Its classic v-line design and exquisite craftsmanship contribute to its $5.8 million price tag.

The “Red Scarlet” – $5.1 Million

Designed by James Currens, this necklace sold for $5.1 million at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong. Featuring 26 oval-shaped pigeon blood Burmese rubies, it creates a floral effect with strategically placed pear-shaped and white marquise diamonds.

Christie’s Diamond Pendant – $4.8 Million

Auctioned in 2001 for $4.8 million, this diamond pendant necklace by Christie’s features a pear-shaped diamond weighing an astounding 47.49 carats, attached to a smaller round diamond. Its luxurious look is completed by a simple chain crafted from white gold.

The “Marie Antoinette” Necklace – $3.7 Million

Named after the famous French queen, this necklace by De Beers showcases a 1.84 carat pink diamond vertically lined in the center, flanked by two yellow diamonds. With a total of 181.1 carats in small diamonds set in platinum, it reflects Marie Antoinette’s penchant for a lavish and royal lifestyle.