Discover the five most valuable gems ever found, each worth over a million dollars!
Coming in at number five on our list is the famous Atocha treasure, a Spanish galleon that embarked on its journey in 1622 from the shores of Florida. Loaded with tons of gold and silver coins, along with valuable gemstones, this shipwreck’s riches have long since been salvaged. Experts have pegged the total worth of this treasure to be around a staggering $450 million.
The fourth treasure is the riches of the SS Central America, which embarked on a voyage off the coast of South Carolina in 1857. Along with a significant amount of gold, the ship also held rare and valuable coins. In 2014, a group of treasure hunters stumbled upon this treasure trove, valued at around $100,000,000.
Number three on the list is the treasure of Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a Spanish galleon that set sail from the shores of Florida back in 1622. Laden with gold, silver, and precious stones, this ship carried a treasure similar to its namesake. The total worth of this treasure trove was estimated to be approximately $450,000,000.
Finally, one of the most precious lost treasures ever found is the treasure from the Titanic. This legendary ship sank in 1912, taking with it countless lives and valuable treasures. In 1985, a group headed by Robert Ballard located the remains and retrieved a significant amount of treasure, uncovering gold, silver, and jewels. The total worth of the loot was approximated to be around $1 billion.
In my view, lost treasures have always fascinated people worldwide, and these five incredibly valuable treasures that have been unearthed are truly exceptional. Although the monetary value of these treasures is certainly impressive, the historical significance and the tales they reveal are perhaps even more priceless.
