Semi Precious Gemstones
What is the difference (s) between a precious and semiprecious stones?
What are some examples of each of them?
Precious Stones vs. semi-precious stones is not a scientific categorization. Traditionally, the gems - diamond, ruby, sapphire, Emerald and Amethyst included - were much harder to get than other gems, such as Hematite, Quartz, jade, Carnelian, Turquoise, etc. Because of their rarity, cost of much more precious, so they are outside the reach of common people. Their use was the nobility and the clergy, which limited increases their mysticism. But "rare" is changing. In the 19th Century, large Amythest deposits found in South America, and the value have significantly dropped. There is nothing more than a Precious Stone, although some colors, like the rare Russian Blue, still extremely valuable. In addition, the modern methods of mining diamonds do very often, but their introduction on the market under control so that their Value and the price is kept high.
