What are semi-precious stones?

Any gemstones that is not a diamond, ruby, emerald or sapphire is a semi-precious gemstone. Calling a gemstone semi-precious does not mean it is less valuable than precious gemstones. Semi-precious gemstones are just usually more abundant (but there are a few exceptions).

How many types of semi-precious stones are there?

Every other gemstone that isn’t one of those four is considered to be semi precious. The list goes on and on, but some of the more common ones are: alexandrite, agate, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, opal, pearl, peridot, rose quartz, spinel, tanzanite, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.

What is the name of the precious stone?

In modern use the precious stones are diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, with all other gemstones being semi-precious.

What’s the most expensive precious stone?

Top 15 Most Expensive Gemstones In The World

1. Blue Diamond – $3.93 million per carat.
2. Jadeite – $3 million per carat.
3. Pink Diamond – $1.19 million per carat.
4. Red Diamond – $1,000,000 per carat.
5. Emerald – $305,000 per carat.
6. Taaffeite – $35,000 per carat.
7. Grandidierite – $20,000 per carat.
8. Serendibite – $18,000 per carat.

What the most rarest gem?

Painite
Painite : Not just the rarest gemstone, but also the rarest mineral on earth, Painite holds the Guinness World Record for it. After its discovery in the year 1951, there existed only 2 specimens of Painite for the next many decades. By the year 2004, there were less than 2 dozens known gemstones.

What kind of stones are considered semi precious?

In the West, precious stones are diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds. All other stones are considered semi-precious stones. However, this is a commercial based classification and was a distinction that marketers created years ago which gives the false impression that precious stones are more valuable than semi-precious stones.

What are the four most precious gems in the world?

Traditionally, precious stones were the Big Four gemstones — diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. Semi-precious stones were everything else.

What are the different types of gemstones?

The traditional list of gemstones that are considered precious stones are: Diamond. Ruby. Sapphire. Emerald. All other gemstones are considered as being semi precious stones. These are old terms and not necessarily true these days. To view the treatments associated with each of these stones, visit our Technical Information On Gemstones page.

Where to find semi precious stones in Canada?

Beautiful crystals are found in mica schist along the Stickeen River, B. C. Green chrome-garnet of gem quality has been found in Orford township, Que., in vugs in crystalline limestone. Very fine gem garnets have sold for as much as $50 each.