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What is the difference between Precious Gemstones, and Semi Precious Gemstones?
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- guesswho?Lv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires are definded as precious......
The rest are defined as semiprecious
- U.K.ExportLv 61 decade ago
The term semi-precious stone is no longer accepted by all the worlds gem trading associations and should NOT be used any more. This information seems to be taking for ever to reach the general public and most jewellers are just as ignorant. The definition has become totally ridiculous today. A good example is chrysoberyl which, under the old system, was classed as semi-precious however the alexandrite variety can sell for $30,000 per carat - hardly semi anything.
All gemstones are precious, some are just not as rare as others.
Source(s): Over 40 years as a professional gemmologist. - Anonymous1 decade ago
Just the price.
