Gems and Precious Stones

Tanzanite is considered a valuable gemstone due to its rarity and unique blue-violet color. It is not as well-known as diamonds or rubies but is highly sought after by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts.

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Whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

Presently the price of gold is about $1700 US. so 1000 ounces would be about $1.7 million. But, you would need a buyer to buy it, and multiple buyers, selling it off 1 ounce at a time, might offer different values from $1400 to $2000.

The marking "925" inside a ring indicates that the ring is made of sterling silver, which is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver. The "MT" may be the maker's mark or an additional marking specific to the manufacturer or designer of the ring. It likely signifies the origins of the ring or the designer's initials.

Anywhere you're allowed to. Gemstones are all over the place, just like rocks. A good location in upstate New York are the herkimer diamond mines, although they charge a fee. If you happen to be a rockhound in New York City and you have a hard time getting out of the Big Apple, you should check out a rock shop. It's free to browse, and although you won't be digging for gemstones, who knows what you might find! One of the best in NYC is ROCK STAR CRYSTALS, a small shop is Manhattan stacked with thousands of crystals and gemstones from around the world. They claim to have more than 140 different gemstones and minerals on display.

Yes, blue diamonds are generally more expensive than white, pink, or black diamonds. This is due to their rarity, with high-quality blue diamonds being quite scarce compared to other colors. The unique coloring of blue diamonds adds to their allure and value in the market.

In most producing jade, it's uncertain. But a countries like Burma, china, and other southeast Asia are rich in jade and gemstone. Especially Burma which jade are like rocks. Plentiful and more easy to find.

The Kannada name for ruby stone is "ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ" (Māṇikya).

There is no widely recognized mineral or stone known as "linder stone." It is possible that it may be a typo or a localized term for a specific type of stone, but without more context it is difficult to provide a definitive answer.

Quartz is more common than emeralds. Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, found in a variety of locations across the globe. Emeralds, on the other hand, are much rarer and tend to be found in select regions with specific geological conditions conducive to their formation.

Different locations have different minerals and gems. Perhaps the most common mineral that can be found in gem quality is Quartz. Quartz is widely abundant around the world and many varieties are found everyday.

Some popular varieties of Quartz are:

amethyst (purple)

citrine (yellowish/orange)

smokey (brownish)

rose de France (pink/purple)

rock crystal (clear/colorless)

No, pink sapphires cannot be blue. Sapphires come in a variety of colors, but pink and blue are distinct color variations. Pink sapphires are known for their attractive pink hues, while blue sapphires exhibit shades of blue.

Well, pink sapphire should be, well, pink.

Sapphire comes in any color other then red (if it's red, it's ruby), not just the pretty shades of colors. It is quite possible to have a bluish, lilacy colored sapphire. In fact, it probably isn't all that rare. The rarest (and most expensive) colors are those that are the most pleasing to the eye!

If your stone is indeed bluish, lilacy in color and you like it, great. I just wouldn't call it pink sapphire unless it is, well, pink.

It depends on the Ruby and the Amethyst! You could have a perfectly colored and cut Amethyst worth 100 times the price of a poorly colored, included, poorly cut Ruby and vice versa.

However, the finest colored Ruby will always be worth more than the finest colored Amethyst as it is simply rarer.

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Depending on which type of gem interests you, you can dig in several locations.

If you'd like to dig for diamonds, you can go to the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. There, you may also be able to find valuable trace minerals that are erupted to the earth's surface with diamonds.

Montana offers several options for digging for sapphires.

If, however, you're interested in finished, polished gemstones, you are best advised to shop for the jewels you want.

The jewelry imprint MAZ likely refers to the manufacturer or designer of the piece. It could be a specific company or individual who created the jewelry. To know for sure, you may need to research the company or consult the jewelry's paperwork or certificate of authenticity.

Genuine crystal is a type of glass that contains lead oxide. It is known for its clarity, brilliance, and reflective qualities. Crystal is often used to make high-quality glassware and decorative items.

Yes, Gems Bond Jewelry Network features live online auctions where viewers can place bids in real-time on jewelry pieces. The network also offers opportunities to interact with hosts and other participants during the auctions.

Yes, topaz is a real gemstone that occurs naturally. It is commonly used in jewelry and is prized for its vibrant colors, including blue, pink, and yellow. Topaz can be found in many locations around the world.

The price of raw amethyst will depend on the size of the stone, the intensity of the purple color, and the clarity. A three carat piece of raw amethyst can sell for as little as $15 or as much as $50.

No, diamond is stronger than onyx. Diamond is the hardest known natural material, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Onyx, while durable, is softer and ranks lower on the Mohs scale, typically between 6.5 and 7.

Short answer is very little.

Long answer is that the value is going to be highly variable. Well crystallized examples have modest value to mineral collectors. Very large and perfect crystals, 30cm or more, may be worth thousands to a collector. If you're asking about ore value, it depends upon quality, purity, flake size, and demand.

They are all gemstones prized for their beauty, rarity, and durability. These gemstones also come in a variety of colors, with each having different meanings and associations in various cultures.