In folk belief, Alexandrite is reputed to give good omens. It is worth around 50 gp.Ī transparent dark green gemstone worth around 500gp. Alestone Īn opaque brown or yellowish-brown semi-precious stone common in Faerûn. Alamandine Ī gem worth around 125 gp per carat. Agni mani Īn opaque black gem made of meteoric glass, worth around 10 gp. Individual stones can vary significantly in price, often by as much as 50%, and unique instances of gemstones can be worth several times the typical stone of that type. The prices and descriptions below are the typical for a typical gemstone. For example, a miner who follows the god Hextor and unexpectedly discovers a vein of malachite may believe it is a sign that his deity is pleased with him. Many gemstones also have religious significance to the followers of certain deities. While it is merely a superstitious folk belief that simply possessing a gemstone grants any magical benefit, there is some truth to it, as gemstones are often used in the production of expensive potions and inks used in scrolls, as well as vital components of various spells. Many gemstones are reputed to have innate magical properties. Jewelry, art objects and magic items are often inlaid with gemstones. Uses Īppraising the value of a gemstone often requires a level of skill, so unlike coinage they are not widely used as basic currency. In large cities, the value of gemstones can fluctuate considerably based on the fashions of the wealthy. Even then, many factors affect the gem's final value, including color, clarity, impurities and the shape of its cut.
NAMES OF PRECIOUS GEMS PROFESSIONAL
An uncut rough gemstone is worth considerably less than one finished by a professional gemcutter. Gemstones are typically cut into polyhedral shapes.
The cheapest ornamental stones such as obsidian are worth around 10 gp per carat, while valuable gems such as diamond and ruby are worth around 200 gp per carat.
An exceedingly rare few weigh as much as a thousand carats. Gemstones are weighed in carats, with most weighing only one or two carats. Fancy stones are further divided into fancy (worth around 100 gp) and precious (worth around 500 gp), while gemstones are divided into gemstones (worth around 1,000 gp) and jewels (worth 5,000 gp or more). Gemstones are traditionally divided into four categories which determine their value: ornamental stones, such as malachite and lapis lazuli, worth around 10 gold pieces semi-precious stones, such as onyx or moonstone, worth around 50 gp fancy stones, such as amethyst and topaz, worth around 100 gp and true gem stones, such as emerald and diamond, worth upwards of 1,000 gp.
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The most priceless of gemstones are worth as much as one million gold pieces, although these are exceedingly rare, and most adventurers will go their entire career without ever finding one. Value Įven the least valuable semi-precious gemstones are worth around 10 gold pieces. Over one hundred varieties of gemstones have been identified and named.Īs minerals, gems are generally resistant to fire, although lightning is known to destroy gemstones. Some have streaks or patterns running through them, while others are pure. Gemstones have a wide variety of physical traits, including size, hardness, color, and translucency.
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