In fact, there is no such thing as semi-precious stones in the field of gemmology research. This kind of name will be more common in the market, but it is not rigorous.
According to statistics, nearly 3000 kinds of minerals and mineral aggregates have been found in nature. Among them, there are about 230 kinds of minerals and their aggregates that can be used as gems, and only 30 kinds of common gem raw materials.
In the mid-1800s, gems were first divided into "precious stones" and "semi-precious stones", and this term gradually became popular and used by the public.
Among them, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are the five most precious stones in the world, and semi-precious stones are the standards of these precious stones.
In fact, this statement is not correct in the eyes of many people.
They believe that every kind of gem is precious, and the value of gem is the result of comprehensive evaluation of gem itself, brand and design.
Even diamonds, known as the "king of gems", are very cheap, and amethyst, which can be classified as semi-precious, is also adopted by international brand Bulgari, which is expensive.
Bulgari amethyst necklace
Therefore, when choosing gems, if it is only for wearing and appreciating, I think we should pay more attention to our own beauty, and let a hundred flowers blossom instead of the best.
In terms of investment and collection, according to the annual auction data of auction houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's and Poly, emeralds, rubies, emeralds, pearls and so on. Still a big auction. However, there are also some spinel and garnet. Thanks to the support of celebrities, these works performed well in the auction market.
Guild Gem Lab: Annual Inventory 20 19 colored gems Auction top 15 Guild Gem Lab: 2020 Ruby Auction TOP 10.
At present, in the colored gems market, Jedi Spinel, Sapphire Garnet, Rubilai Tourmaline, Royal Blue Tanzanite, Santa Maria Aquamarine, etc. Because of its excellent quality, it has won a good reputation among consumers and become a very popular gem in the market.