These are old terms and not necessarily true these days.
Most common precious stones.
Golden orange yellow types are the most common topaz.
Here is the list of the 10 most valuable gemstones in the world.
However rubies are also subjected to more treatments than almost any other gem.
Fine quality rubies are some of the most expensive gemstones with record prices over 1 000 000 per carat.
These gemstones made it to the list because they have the highest prices per carat.
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.
With over 130 gem varieties our gemstone index will help you find the perfect colored stone for your jewelry crystal healing needs.
Demantoid is a remarkable green variety of andradite garnet that was discovered in the mid 1800s in russia.
List of precious and semi precious stones.
To view the treatments associated with each of these stones visit our technical information on gemstones page.
All other gemstones are considered as being semi precious stones.
That s a factor that significantly impacts their value of them.
Desired colors and its sturdiness coupled with abundance and available make topaz one of the most popular gemstones.
Gemselect s list of precious semi precious gemstones.
The other popular ones are the orange reed and dark pinkish red colors.
The deepness of color increases the value of this gemstone.
They go by the name imperial topaz.
Guide to precious semi precious color gemstones.
Its colors always red can reach vivid levels of saturation.
Other important factors include size grade and color.