PRECIOUS Gemstones vs. SEMI-PRECIOUS Gemstones: What do they mean? How do we use them? 2022

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  • @zombiessa
    @zombiessa ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Im Ukrainian and finally I have reached that level for nonnative speaker to understand every single word in your video. Just wanted to share my happiness with you guys over here, I’m also very interested in gems point and honestly was wondering about what you have just told us. Appreciate.

    • @kevinbarber2795
      @kevinbarber2795 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Congratulations! Learning a new language is hard.

    • @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks
      @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🇺🇦 🌻 🇺🇦 🌻 🇺🇦 🌻

    • @hgvhhgvhyt2658
      @hgvhhgvhyt2658 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Вітаю:)) Приємно бачити українок, яким також цікава тема мінералів і дорогоцінного каміння 💎

    • @zombiessa
      @zombiessa ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hgvhhgvhyt2658 взаємно 🥰

    • @peterRobinson10101
      @peterRobinson10101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Congratulations on beginning to master a very important language!
      You have access to some very special gems in your country! Heliodor and even little bit of Alexandrite & so many more

  • @tedseb7726
    @tedseb7726 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love all shiny colored stones. Preferably transparent ones. I just think it’s amazing that they come from the earth and are just neat trinkets. Inexpensive wholesale semi precious stones are a great treat.

  • @mikemurphy3258
    @mikemurphy3258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As an amateur collector of minerals, I found your video exactly hit the mark...nice job

  • @challenger398
    @challenger398 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I agree with the commekt below me. "Precious" should mean the QUALITY of the stone, not the stone itself. Hell, you can have a rainbow moonstone with total clarity and beautiful colors, which is SO hard to find, but its not considered precious? Where as like you said, you can find emeralds that are so dull that they may only be $1500. "Precious" should be the term used for any gem that can come in a transparent quality that is in its most prestine form. Or for any gem that shows off visual phenomena in the most brilliant fashion.

  • @pattimessenger6214
    @pattimessenger6214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for your explanations. You make sense. I love the color of a beautiful blood red garnet over a more pinkish purplish ruby. There are mines in America where you can pay a fee to dig your own gemstones. Another TH-camr, The Crystal Collector visited one and dug huge amethyst crystals, some in clumps. They had the most amazing clarity and what he called “grape jelly” color! I don’t care if they are more common than they used to be. They’re beautiful!
    Have you seen rainbow lattice sunstone from Australia? The lattice grid of various colors is really amazing! I dearly love opals too. You showed a picture of beautiful opals in this video, but didn’t discuss them this time.
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge of gemstones here!

    • @Dhruv_Dogra
      @Dhruv_Dogra ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tip about Rainbow Lattice stones 💕

    • @pattimessenger6214
      @pattimessenger6214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dhruv_Dogra You’re welcome! Aren’t they beautiful and fascinating?

    • @Dhruv_Dogra
      @Dhruv_Dogra ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pattimessenger6214 indeed they are 😇

  • @MichaelDugenia
    @MichaelDugenia ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just like them all. Especially the bright colored ones. I like color in stones. Diamonds are my least favorite. And I don't buy the fact that they're scarce. It's a marketing ploy plain and simple. But of all the gems, pearls are my ultimate favorite.

  • @icatz
    @icatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Rubies are also often heavily occluded.
    I think of gems like alexandrite, L.R. black opal, gem quality aqua, bixbite, and so many other rare gemstones. You have to admit that they should either do away with the categories or greatly expand what's precious. And I wish that diamonds actually cost what they're really worth. Zircon is far rarer but very inexpensive. Of course, zircon isn't held hostage by a cartel.
    TFS 💖🦅🦅

  • @billymcbilly489
    @billymcbilly489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The marketing people get ahold of terms or concepts and construe them into selling points, its a tale as old as time. The categorization of precious and semi-precious gems is seriously antiquated, a true relic. Lots of gemstones are even rarer than diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire.. so why haven't they been added to the supposed list of precious gems? who is even accountable for such a list? This system is derelict and should only be spoken about in historical context.

  • @lcjesusgirl921
    @lcjesusgirl921 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very helpful. I agree with you. I own many small stones that are not in the top 3. I was looking for ideas of what to make with them when I found you video. Thanks.

  • @yumizukiyunan6302
    @yumizukiyunan6302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the less known gemstones that came to mind was Kunzite. They are generally in the shade of lavender albeit some variations in the tone and intensity of the colour.

    • @jws1948ja
      @jws1948ja ปีที่แล้ว

      I love kunite. I think ot as pink.

  • @zahoorkhan3698
    @zahoorkhan3698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to watch these videos they're very educational thanks a lot

  • @mman6283
    @mman6283 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think Precious gemstones should be a term used for the higher quality examples of any given gemstone species are such as a desired color or high clarity Or more yet the clarity of any given gemstone because even a precious gemstone isn’t that precious if it’s cloudy

  • @margaritavalcheva
    @margaritavalcheva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It surprises me more and more that emerald is considered precious stone along with sapphires and rubies when it is not at all as hard as them and is very often included.

    • @DuncanL7979
      @DuncanL7979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No other stone has such lovely hues of green. Tsavorite is no substitute and neither are any other stones.

    • @10thletter40
      @10thletter40 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's because Tsavorite is just too light to make up for the difference for Emerald

    • @margaritavalcheva
      @margaritavalcheva 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DuncanL7979 yes, I can totally see that. It must be because of the color above anything else.

  • @hycinth5371
    @hycinth5371 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I completely agreed with you on this. Buy a color gemstone that attracts and pleasing to your eye and mind. I love the emerald green but every time when I looked at one, I would rather look at a clean and clear stone instead of a foggy stone. This means I would have to spend a lot more to get an eye clean emerald which I could use that resource to get a super nice and good size stone in other green color. Clarity and brightness are more important to me. Fancy cut ametrine is another gem stone that it is under appreciated like many others.

  • @BrilliantDominance
    @BrilliantDominance 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely an underrated channel

  • @marconava2801
    @marconava2801 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your information brother, God bless you

  • @nancysauter6739
    @nancysauter6739 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question. Topic has been 2 day feud. What is the average cost of an A Blue Tiger Eye, 8mm. Approximate please!? Help

  • @esaulhernandez361
    @esaulhernandez361 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about gem hardness and durability?

  • @nwanyaaugustine608
    @nwanyaaugustine608 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pls do video on Paraiba Tourmaline.

  • @davidemelia6296
    @davidemelia6296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't forget that in the last few hundred years, some stones which were called 'ruby' or 'sapphire' or 'emerald' were often other minerals entirely (like spinel or tourmaline or some kinds of garnet) ...

  • @tiutubanana7506
    @tiutubanana7506 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always though precious whan when it was transparent/translucid no matter the color, and semi precious when it was opaque or not transparent/translucid.

  • @debraturner4559
    @debraturner4559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Alexandrite is another example of how precious and semi-precious is an outdated term. A tiny Alexandrite would cost a fortune because of how hard that stone is to mine.

    • @Justinreinecker
      @Justinreinecker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alexandrite is the best stone!
      Not many people know about it.

  • @jws1948ja
    @jws1948ja ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the MOH's hardness? What is the cleaness?

  • @TopazStones
    @TopazStones ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very essential topic describeby you that you have teach us about precious and semi precious

  • @DiabloHell-s5x
    @DiabloHell-s5x ปีที่แล้ว

    We have collections of stones, we don't know to identify what kinds of stones. Can you help us?

  • @Leafbinder
    @Leafbinder ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel, so happy about your opal video I bought a 10+ carat LR black opal but its a N4 so more on the dark grey side but its absolutely Stunning but the question I have for you is I had bought an etheiopian opal that had a lot of fire but after i mounted it into an ammulet it lost all its color after a couple months, Ive left it on a clean towel for 3-4 weeks but the color never returned do I have to worry about that happening to my LR Black aussy opal?

    • @Leafbinder
      @Leafbinder ปีที่แล้ว

      Also I have like a 5 lb block of Black Jade do you have the means to slab it for half the material and I could send ya the postage so you can send my half back?

    • @BM-ht7xd
      @BM-ht7xd ปีที่แล้ว

      I have good quality Ethiopian opals both white and black. If interested I can supply.

  • @janbazgems-mv2vi
    @janbazgems-mv2vi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The region of Gilgit-Baltistan, rich in natural beauty, is not only famous for tourism Rare precious and semi-precious stones of the world The center is also the area of ​​Gilgit-Baltistan, where various types of precious and semi-precious stones, metals are found. To all of us Gems Stone collectors Welcome. By : Veteran Gems Mining Groups Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan

  • @rudyalberto5467
    @rudyalberto5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the best online website to buy gemstones from ?

    • @NathanChibangu
      @NathanChibangu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me i have and am from Africa

  • @laurameszaros9547
    @laurameszaros9547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel, lots of info, beautiful examples shown, just subscribed. Any chance you could make a video about corals? Obviously some are sourced illegally or unethically, but many are still kosher, I believe, like fossilised corals. Would be great to have your input on this subject.

  • @Liza-ix4hu
    @Liza-ix4hu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about red beryl?

  • @gayashanbandaranayaka8471
    @gayashanbandaranayaka8471 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im sri lanka gem local market dealer.i want exort other country's but i want find trusted coustommer,how can i find??😊

  • @lavadaroufs
    @lavadaroufs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a newbee and just starting to learn the difference between a pretty rock and gemstones. So I don't have the right to comment except as a new learner it would be helpful to have a logical standard. But I see that as impossible because who do you believe? There seems to be so many variables. Maybe have a rare list and then go so far to declare different levels of the ideal for precious and semi-precious and make it easy for us commoners. Professionals always have their own language anyway. See, I really am a newbee!

  • @krist894
    @krist894 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all your excellent videos. Could you suggest some trustful lab diamonds seller in Europe?

  • @virgo714
    @virgo714 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a moldavite pendant 6 years for $40…. You got a new subscriber

  • @JecilleHiyadan
    @JecilleHiyadan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you buy lonsdaleite diamond

  • @falsehoodbasher7240
    @falsehoodbasher7240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    carnelian, yellow sapphire,
    indigo (crystalized sodalite)

  • @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks
    @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    High-end Amethyst (like the Moroccan with the red hematite rutile) should still be considered Precious, as should high end topaz (not white). And since opal comes in precious and common, shouldn't precious opal be a precious gemstone?

  • @christopher0430
    @christopher0430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir can I request, can you pls make vedios about precious and semi precious gemtones and minerals in rock form with inclusion

  • @AnAxe-q7b
    @AnAxe-q7b หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tsavorite (green garnet) Alexandrite, and Paraiba tourmaline can easily cost more than diamonds, depending on the quality.

  • @linkzar1
    @linkzar1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about topaz ? Pink topaz from Pakistan

  • @francisdantis205
    @francisdantis205 ปีที่แล้ว

    As per vedic astrology precious gems were those stones which were used for astrological purpose and it represents specific planet on ones birth chart for eg Rubies represent Sun, pearls represents moon, yellow sapphire jupiter, Blue Sapphire for Saturn emerald for Mercury , Coral for Mars , Diamonds for Venus and Cats eye and Hessonite for Rahu and Ketu which are shadow planets , whereas Stones like Jade are expensive in terms of cost in compared to Emerald Still Jade comes in semi-precious stone where as Emerald still precious.

  • @misslinda772
    @misslinda772 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t think we should limit ourselves to precious or semi precious with certain examples. But have them as a category.
    For example, those stones which you mentioned that are higher quality would be considered precious. And the others semi-precious.

  • @hybridgoth
    @hybridgoth ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be inclined to agree that an evolving market should come to a modern agreement as to what constitutes a precious gem in the modern day.
    Many gems like those generally considered collectors gems including but not limited to painite, jeremejevite, bixbite etc., and, some more well known gems like the Paraiba tourmalines, black opals and imperial jadeite may often range into the thousands of dollars per carat arena could be well worth considering as precious.
    To me at least, it would probably make the most sense to simply set a dollar value per carat as the defining characteristic, where all gems that cost over an agreed price per carat would be considered precious, and, gems of lesser value would be categorised as semi-precious.
    This would undoubtedly cause a schism in definitions with regards to lower quality emeralds, rubies and sapphires, but, generally speaking, only unscrupulous sellers would call a lower quality corundum a precious gem in today's market anyway.
    A similar change to the definition of 'precious' opals would need be sub-categorized also, but, for the most part this would only be confusing with respect to gemology, where all opals displaying play-of-colour are typically defined as 'precious opal'.
    Having said that, at least it would be somewhat less confusing to customers with a clear definition being set to determine what constitutes a precious gem and what isn't, having a rational reasoning for the distinction would be preferable in contrast to simply calling a gem precious based on a historical tradition that has little relevance to present day actual or perceived demand and rarity.

  • @hammadhassan991
    @hammadhassan991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your vedio brother cool watch U got ❤❤❤

  • @10thletter40
    @10thletter40 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Benitoite is VERY expensive. Deserved too, as it is a beautiful dark blue hard to get anywhere

  • @alizabethhayden5602
    @alizabethhayden5602 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Half of the comments are people talking about specific minerals they like, and the other half of the comments (including me) are the shiny rock gremlins.

  • @AnAxe-q7b
    @AnAxe-q7b หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm Brazilian. And have a great experience with gemstones. In Brazil we have fine emeralds and until these stones were found in South Africa, we were the greatest world producers. In my learning school, we don't say semi precious stones. All stones used in jewelry can be called precious. It's like a pregnant woman, she can't be semi pregnant.😊

  • @oppositeofh8
    @oppositeofh8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the education, though i've heard those two terms my whole life, i've never heard them explained/defined. i agree with you, those terms are outdated.

  • @DuncanL7979
    @DuncanL7979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If emerald is precious then I automatically think other forms of beryl should be considered precious, such as aquamarine.

  • @angelrose9117
    @angelrose9117 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would have thought rubies and sapphires were more precious because of their hardness level. Amethyst for example can be broken very easily, and I assumed this was why it was so cheap.

  • @bierjip1
    @bierjip1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read somewhere that gemmologist Kuntz already dismissed this terms long ago.

  • @12334shubham
    @12334shubham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    these gems are also stones and when compared to the stones at my patio. All of them are precious as hell

  • @bencapps5509
    @bencapps5509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think I would use the term precious to describe any gemstone of high quality

    • @alberthessler4047
      @alberthessler4047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont sugest you invest in gem stones

    • @HBIC79
      @HBIC79 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need a geologist. How do I find a dependable one

    • @Hephagems
      @Hephagems ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly!😊

    • @KjWhite-l2h
      @KjWhite-l2h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No shit

    • @KjWhite-l2h
      @KjWhite-l2h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alberthessler4047no one said they were going to 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @TheMellowgirl
    @TheMellowgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i totally agree...nice video

  • @NathanChibangu
    @NathanChibangu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir I have one of the gemstone

  • @JazminYa
    @JazminYa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Taste differs...I think all are precious in their own way. Some though would stand out a lot more than others

  • @falsehoodbasher7240
    @falsehoodbasher7240 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *"your" not using grammar right*

  • @nadeemulislam8053
    @nadeemulislam8053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a ruby stone of 11.60 ct certified as unheated, transparent to translucent, purplish red colour. I want have an aprasal. Please advise

  • @Nervii_Champion
    @Nervii_Champion ปีที่แล้ว

    I think a lot of gemstones don't get any credit. There are some gem quality Quartz and Feldspars out there that are utterly AMAZING. Like Rainbow Lattice Moonstone/Sunstone and Star Rose Quartz for example.

  • @kaylaroman9675
    @kaylaroman9675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morning Joe

  • @nancysauter6739
    @nancysauter6739 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think they should all be precious stones. Regardless of which stone/gem were talking about, everyone’s favorite is meaningful & precious.

  • @kzt1602
    @kzt1602 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ITA. Diamonds are precious and exponentially expensive not because they are the rarest mineral on earth but because Debeers has been monopolizing their sales channels and marketing so.

  • @SusanElliottZen
    @SusanElliottZen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, I think it's time for a new identity system.

  • @ericyang8474
    @ericyang8474 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally, I find Precious Stones more a negative connotation when it comes to buying. A buyer may think, because an Emerald is an Emerald, that the implication is to pay whatever arbitrary high price that is disproportionate to its actual value, whereas labeling a semi precious stone as it is still gives the awareness that even high quality gems in this category are still relatively common. For example, a buyer who is looking to pay $150 for a clouded Emerald may be grossly overpaying under the implication that anything labeled Emerald is considered valuable, whereas even the best looking Amethysts I've seen in facets are very rarely even a third of that unless mounted since most everyone I know is aware that amethysts are cheaper and can't be convinced otherwise. On the contrary, there is a notion to some that Semi precious means less desirable and not worth it. However, I see there's less negative in that connotation since these entry level stones make it far less difficult to overpay as a consumer, and that those who just want something pretty and affordable can do so.
    The other issue is the inconsistencies between when gems have different names despite being under the same mineral group. Tsavorite Garnet still has Garnet in the name, which gives it a negative connotation even though its a rare stone, whereas Aquamarine and Emerald have completely different names despite being under the same mineral group Beryl. The archetype gem within each category becomes the representation of all forms of that mineral particularly when they share that same name, so the more commonly known gems will dictate how those assume that gem is in terms of value whether it's good or bad.

    • @10thletter40
      @10thletter40 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly I swear half the time I see an "emerald" and it is so light green I swear it isn't even one and it is a green Beryl. (Colored by different things)

  • @ernestoromero7998
    @ernestoromero7998 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was under the impression that precious stone were clear looking stones and semiprecious were semi opaque stones like jade

  • @artwithvie
    @artwithvie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just throwing this out there amathist is the stone if Ontario canada

  • @phoenixadams9962
    @phoenixadams9962 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seems like a big deal over nothing. The big 3 are the big 3 for a reason. Except for a few rare gemstones, like Paraiba Tourmaline, and Alexandrite, they generally carry the most value per carat.
    One of the dealers i buy from has a variety of categories that you can search through, including precious gemstones and semiprecious gemstones.
    The only real reason I can see to remove semi-precious as an identifier, is to allow jewelry retailers to jack up their profit margins on popular semiprecious stones.

  • @metatron1980
    @metatron1980 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you Andrew

  • @TheSparklyBeader87
    @TheSparklyBeader87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally, I don't care for these terms. There are absolutely stunning opals which are very rare and quite costly. Traditionally, opals would not be considered precious. I am partial to opals, and would much prefer to have them over diamonds, which have a regulated market to keep their value high.

  • @suzannedawson6330
    @suzannedawson6330 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative video. Was your title a tongue in cheek thing? When using your words correctly? If so, that’s funny. If not, It would actually be “you’re” not using your words correctly - the abbreviation of “you are”. The word your is possessive - your mother, your dog, your channel, your words. Not you are dog, or you are channel for example. Forgive me please, just a pet peeve of mine. No doubt I’ve got many things wrong myself…..😉

  • @saumur69ify
    @saumur69ify 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just use the words high quality or lower quality for everyone.

  • @patrickchintogungur4165
    @patrickchintogungur4165 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have some stones would you like to see it?

  • @NathanChibangu
    @NathanChibangu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am from Africa I have two gemstone

  • @christiantorrens7267
    @christiantorrens7267 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think all gemstones are precious

  • @JohnyIIOh
    @JohnyIIOh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's go 🔥

  • @junaidmalinday5416
    @junaidmalinday5416 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to sale? Real buyers

  • @Sutay-e1x
    @Sutay-e1x ปีที่แล้ว

  • @hahahahahahahaha9807
    @hahahahahahahaha9807 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey alexandrite isnt precious?? umm

  • @gemvideos
    @gemvideos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job, nice video 😊
    I have also gemstone TH-cam channel 😊

  • @marionraine3703
    @marionraine3703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I please send a photograph

  • @lovenature1991
    @lovenature1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any one here who buy ruby big stones and saphire's

  • @RosatheSilvermuse
    @RosatheSilvermuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A gemstone is a 💎 is a 💎 is a gemstone. You have quality stones and lesser quality stones. What's important is having high quality stones. But in today's market with high quality lab created stones, the whole gemstone issue to me is rather moot.

  • @ericmayberryakers5108
    @ericmayberryakers5108 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I THINK 💬💬💬🤔🤔 🤔 IT'S A DECISION AT HEART ON HOW EVERYTHING IS VALUED...

  • @sharrykitz9231
    @sharrykitz9231 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re**

  • @ChathuryaMandakini-bq4uu
    @ChathuryaMandakini-bq4uu ปีที่แล้ว

    Whare cuntrs pplz help me

  • @avarand9601
    @avarand9601 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re

  • @Welhem5492
    @Welhem5492 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fake sapphire ruby and emerald on your picture

  • @gerriepretorius8978
    @gerriepretorius8978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting subject but the presenter is so longwinded that he becomes boring.