7 Precious Stones that hold a lot of Value

Diamond - Hardest known mineral; symbolizes love and luxury, valued for its clarity, carat weight, color, and cut.

Ruby - Radiant red gemstone; represents passion and love, prized for its deep color and hardness after diamond.

Emerald - Lush green beryl variety; signifies rebirth and love, cherished for its rich hue and potential inclusions ("jardin").

Sapphire - Typically blue corundum; signifies wisdom and royalty, also found in various colors except red (ruby's domain).

Opal - Displays a play-of-color; symbolizes hope and purity, valued for its unique multicolored iridescence and pattern variations.

Tanzanite - Deep blue-violet gem; found only near Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, 1,000 times rarer than diamonds.

Pearl - Formed within mollusks; signifies innocence and wealth, valued for its luster, shape, size, and type (natural or cultured).