All the world over, people from all cultures have greatly valued beautiful. sparkling gems called diamonds. These valuable stones are used for personal adornment and decorations and as a symbol of engagement and a promise of marriage. Blue diamonds are particularly valuable due to the fact that these gems are more difficult to find than diamonds of other colors. Some blue colored diamonds are very famous and fascinate those who understand and admire the true value of these magnificent natural stones. Some of these diamonds have become world famous due to their unique coloring and weight. A number of very famous people have had the pleasure of owning some of the most treasured blue diamonds the world has ever known.

Many famous blue diamonds are known by name to many people who understand the true value of these stunning gems. One of these famous diamonds is called "The Blue Empress" and another is called the "Queen of Holland." Some of the most notorious blue diamonds weigh up to as much as one hundred and forty carats, and can come in different shapes, including pear and octagon shapes. They also have blue coloring in a wide range of hues, there are at least six different shades of blue in these well known diamonds. The shades of diamonds is usually a case of personal preference for those seeking to purchase special diamond colors.

Blue Diamonds Are Valuable Investments

The availability of blue diamonds are very rare and those that are lucky enough to own them rarely sell because of their investment value. When they have ever been sold, the owners generally obtain much more than they were originally bought for. These gemstones are usually cut by an expert because of the inherent value of the gem and cut in such a way to enhance the natural beauty of these glorious stones. The careful cutting of these valuable gemstones is particularly important where large colored stones are concerned. Sometimes the largest blue colored stones are studied closely and extensively before any diamond cutting is even started.

One of the the most famous and largest of the blue diamonds is named the "Regent Diamond". This precious stone, which was discovered in India at the beginning of the eighteenth century has a long and glorious history. It was first sale price was for five thousand dollars and is now considered priceless. This magnificent diamond was once used to support Napoleon Bonaparte of France's efforts. The diamond was also used by Marie Antoinette and later stolen by the German Nazis during the 2nd World War. The "Regent Diamond" in it's long life has been bought, stolen and concealed, but now it has found a safe home in a museum.