A Heritage in Bloom

When A Heritage in Bloom, designed by Chinese jeweler Wallace Chan, was unveiled in September 2015, it became the world's most costly diamond necklace. The design, which is inspired by Chinese culture and contains significant motifs including bats and butterflies, is set with an amazing 11,551 diamonds weighing a total of 383.40cts.

Chow Tai Fook, a Hong Kong-based jewelry company, commissioned Chan to design the necklace after purchasing the famed Cullinan Heritage diamond in 2010. The 104-carat centerpiece is surrounded by jade and features 24 D-color internally flawless diamonds cut from the 507.55-carat raw stone. The stunning necklace took over 47,000 hours to make and can be worn in 27 different ways thanks to its modular design.

As one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry, A Heritage in Bloom is a timeless item that will be cherished for years to come. Because it is priceless, the monetary value of this wonderful object cannot be calculated.

Price: $55 million