Before you attempt to sell your valuables, take them to a certified gemologist, who will document each stone according to its physical properties. These properties will dictate the stones' values. Expect to pay for these certificates.
Then, you can knowledgeably sell the gemstones to whomever will buy them, and for a fair price.
The internet like eBay and such, and sometimes you can get lucky and find a geology stand at a craft show or something.
I once bought a raw, uncut emerald at a craft show for $25.00
On the internet for loose stones, from someone who has them, in stores like jewelers or department stores for gemstone jewelry.
Mostly at jewelry stores, but also mostly anywhere!
i have an amber coloured topaz, shaped like an egg about 6" across. how do i have it verified and valued
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The difference between a gem a jewel and a semiprecious stone is minimal. A gem is a stone of value such as a diamond, but it may be in its raw state. A jewel is a finished gem, one that has been worked t make it show its desirable qualities Semiprecious stones are gems that are considered to be of value, but do not have as high a value as the major gems such as diamonds and rubies.
Two main types; precious stones and non precious stones.
The Unit To Measure Gems And Precious Stones Is Carat.
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No. Some gems fall under the classification of semi-precious stones.
Precious, and semi precious stones, are cut and polished by specialist jewellers called a Gem Cutter or Lapidary. It is their job to take the rough stone, remove any unsuitable material, then trim or cut the gem into pieces usable as single stones. They can then clean, shape, polish, and decide the exact position and angle the stones should be set or faceted.
Some gem stones with five letters include: - Beryl - Topaz - Agate - Lapis (semi-precious stone, not a gem)
Primarily, security and physical protection from theft mark the transit plans for precious metals and gem stones. Otherwise, common modes of transit are employed.
The term 'Semi-precious gemstone' is an old one that referred to any gem that is not diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald. In modern times, this distinction does not reflect a gemstone's value, some semi-precious stones can be worth more than precious ones.
Diamond is the most popular gem. They vary in size and cost but this will always be the most popular gem. Behind diamonds are pearls and then semi precious stones.
Tanzanite is the rarest and semi-precious gemstone. Semi-precious stones are those that are mined from natural deposits and are less valuable than precious stones. Precious stones are mined from mines and are highly valued. So if you are planning to buy natural & real tanzanite stone then you can select from GemsNY, where you can find handcrafted & certified tanzanite as per your requirement.
The difference between a gem a jewel and a semiprecious stone is minimal. A gem is a stone of value such as a diamond, but it may be in its raw state. A jewel is a finished gem, one that has been worked t make it show its desirable qualities Semiprecious stones are gems that are considered to be of value, but do not have as high a value as the major gems such as diamonds and rubies.
Ivory from North Africa and gemstones from around the Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals.
The precious gem that starts with the letter d it the diamond
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