List of precious and semi precious stones.
Most common precious stones.
These are old terms and not necessarily true these days.
All other gemstones are considered as being semi precious stones.
One of the most popular traditional jewelry stones ruby is exceptionally durable.
To view the treatments associated with each of these stones visit our technical information on gemstones page.
Desired colors and its sturdiness coupled with abundance and available make topaz one of the most popular gemstones.
Here is the list of the 10 most valuable gemstones in the world.
Fine quality rubies are some of the most expensive gemstones with record prices over 1 000 000 per carat.
Other important factors include size grade and color.
However rubies are also subjected to more treatments than almost any other gem.
Though other types of warm toned garnet are considered common and inexpensive demantoid garnet is among the rarest and most valuable from that gem family you will have a hard time finding a demantoid garnet larger than 2 carats since most crystals are.
10 most valuable gemstones in the world.
Its colors always red can reach vivid levels of saturation.
These gemstones made it to the list because they have the highest prices per carat.
The other popular ones are the orange reed and dark pinkish red colors.
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That s a factor that significantly impacts their value of them.
Guide to precious semi precious color gemstones.
They go by the name imperial topaz.
Golden orange yellow types are the most common topaz.
The deepness of color increases the value of this gemstone.