The stories behind the world's most expensive jewelry pieces — where they are now and the fascinating history they hold.

Not to be confused with common jade, jadeite is the most prized form of the stone, especially in Chinese culture. The most expensive jadeite jewelry piece, a necklace known as the "Doubly Fortunate," ...

The Mouawad L’Incomparable Diamond Necklace out of Switzerland holds the record for the most expensive necklace in the world. The necklace features a flawless 407.48-carat yellow diamond ...

Having jade jewelry also indicates to your friends, family, and neighbors that you’re doing well. It is an important status symbol, so many of the most expensive jade pieces are Chinese. Quite a few ...

Through the years, the Princess of Wales has accumulated a hefty jewelry collection worth more money than most will ever see in their lifetime. The princess’ most expensive necklace originally ...

The reason this mineral is so expensive is that it is only rarely found in larger gem-quality stones. Most serendibite stones used in jewelry are small. Emeralds are perhaps the most ... The Olmecs, ...