Where to Find Rare Gemstones

By Nabila Khashoggi

Entrepreneur and author, Nabila Khashoggi has created a successful career from her varied interests. Nabila Khashoggi enjoys building her collection of jewelry, which includes gemstones and pieces from around the world.

Introduction

The process of obtaining rare gemstones can be challenging, as it usually involves learning the history of specific stones, which may include a political and socioeconomic background. It is also important to gain an understanding of how certain environments can affect the gem hunt. In addition, proper mining equipment and the fees to access dig sites can be costly.

About Rare Gemstones

For most collectors, the most common way to obtain rare gemstones is through a jeweler. While such stones are scarce and, therefore, a significant investment, select jewelers may offer a limited collection of rare gems found throughout the world. These stones can be purchased and in most cases, added to certain settings. Popular alternatives to rare stones are precious gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, many of which have been enhanced by various processes including heating and diffusion to bring out the best qualities of the gems.

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