Rhodium is pretty rare and very expensive. More rare than platinum.
Just as the name implies- precious metals are metals- things that conduct electricity, have luster, ductility and malleability- and are rare. Examples include gold, silver, platinum, palladium, etc. Precious minerals- just that- minerals- defined as naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness. To be precious, they also would be rare and sought after. Examples may include diamonds, rubies, emeralds, etc.
Foodstuffs, timber, precious metals and jewelry, fabrics, metals and minerals.
Taaffeite, $1500-$2500 Per carat. It is the most precious gem in the world as of now
The exact number of precious gems in the world is difficult to determine, as it depends on how one defines "precious." Traditionally, the most recognized precious gems include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. However, there are many other gemstones classified as semi-precious, and new gemstones are continually being discovered. Overall, the number of different types of gemstones is in the hundreds, encompassing a wide variety of colors and qualities.
with both weapons and gold
http://www.thebulliondesk.com/ is a good site. It is up to date and lists the current prices of many precious metals, right there on the home page. The biggest site for precious metals trading is http://www.monex.com/. They're basically the real world exchange for precious metals and other types of commodities, so they'll have the most up to date prices.
Rift Zones!
A jeweler works with precious metals and stones.
Monex Precious Metals was created in 1967.
Jewelers work with precious metals and stones.
Most metals do. The few exceptions are precious metals like gold and platinum, which are very resistant to corrosion.
Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring elements that are less chemically reactive and more corrosion resistant than most elements. They are usually ductile and have a high luster.
Precious metals
PRECIOUS GEMS ARE HARDER TO FIND, while metals are differenterer
Life is the most precious thing in the world. Without it nothing would be possible.
Non-precious metals, such as copper, aluminum, iron, nickel, zinc, tin, lead, and titanium, are common industrial materials that lack the rarity and high value of precious metals like gold and silver.
The Luhya translation of the English words 'precious metals' is "efichuma fie ebeyi."