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In the world of gemstones, the most desirable are categorized as semiprecious or precious gemstones. But did you know that there are only four types of stones characterized as “precious”? It’s true. Of all the gemstones mined, collected, sold, traded and valued in the world there are only four valued enough to be considered precious! Amazing, isn’t it?

So which gems made the cut? Those four stones considered to be “precious” are emerald, diamond, ruby and sapphire. These four stones are highly valued worldwide for their hardness and rarity. Of course, diamond is the hardest mineral and though the gem itself is not entirely rare, the gorgeous clear white variety most preferred by jewelry lovers today is certainly difficult to come by.

There are also a few stones out there considered by some to be precious, along with the fab four mentioned above. Some enthusiasts consider both varieties of corundum and precious opal to be precious gems. In general, however, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire make up the precious stone category.

Pieces including these gems are available in our auctions each day, so take some time to click around.

Cartier. This name is probably one of the most highly upheld and highly respected names in jewelry.

This stunning ring is valued at $6,800.00 retail. Made of 925 quality platinum, this features an array of gorgeous gems. The ring holds a purple baguette shaped amethyst stone, a round cut sky blue aquamarine, a cabochon cut violet chalcedony, a golden orange round cut citrine, a reddish-purple pear shaped rhodolite garnet and three round cut white diamonds.

An original Cartier design, this stunning ring holds 2.50 carats worth of precious gems (as mentioned above!). It is a gorgeous accessory to be loved for years and years to come. Bid today to win this stunning piece!

Well, this rose is forever. Every woman wishes those beautiful roses and floral bouquets their sweeties bring home would stay fresh and give off that wonderful aroma forever. Though this lovely rose doesn’t come equipped with soft petals and a rosy scent, the beauty is everlasting.

The piece is studded with precious gems including two round cut purple-red rubies and eight round cut green Peridot gems.

What’s more is this pretty decorative rose doubles as a jewelry box. As the auction states, “This jewelry trinket box exclusively made in fashionable tradition; hand-crafted with incredible detail using genuine gemstones is a sympathy warming and unforgettable gift for any occasion or good for your home collection. Our Jewelry Box collection is saturated with shiny natural precious and semi-precious gemstones, accenting its brilliant gold and enamel plated base metal construction, perfect for stowing away your treasures. Excellent collectible will get attention of every one on any cabinet, table, shelf or dresser. It comes in wonderfully made gift box.”

Good luck, bidders!

Rubies have been a preferred gemstone for centuries—or probably longer. The gorgeous coloring and shimmer of the gems is enough to bring a smile to any woman’s (and let’s face it, any man’s) face.

This gorgeous 14K yellow gold ring is valued at $6,289.00 retail and holds a whopping 32.20 carats worth of precious gems. The piece holds a central purple-red cabochon cut ruby at 31.36 carats. This ruby is then surrounded by a yellow gold band dotted with 82 round cut white diamonds and 14 round cut purple-red rubies.

This gorgeous ring is part of our Main Street Collection. It has a classic beauty about it and is sure to become an instant family heirloom. Bid today to bring this gorgeous piece into your family collection.

Valued at $3,640.00 retail, this gorgeous Salavetti ring is crafted of 18K white gold. The piece holds 3.45 carats worth of precious gems, including 51 round cut white diamonds and 7 oval cut pink sapphires. The ring is a size US-7.25/EU-15.00.

A previous Salavetti auction read, “The Salavetti fine jewelry firm has one of the best concepts of jewelry fashion today. The lavish and distinctive Italian jewelry designs are sought after worldwide and renowned for their quality and excellence. Salavetti combines excellent craftsmanship, unique designs and superior quality gemstones and diamonds in their collections. This has helped establish Salavetti as one of the top international jewelers. Always on the cutting edge of fashion, their designs are high class and easy to wear. The Salavetti philosophy is to achieve full satisfaction for their customers, and for all those who adorn their creations.”

Bid today!

Do you ever stop and watch people as they shop? Some people are born to shop and it shows—they walk into the store knowing exactly where everything is (even if they’ve never been there before), grab everything on their list (which is undoubtedly a mental list—they don’t need paper!), pay at the register and they are out within 10 minutes.

Then there are those other people who have only one item on their list and spend half an hour trying to make a decision. For instance, maybe they want to buy some juice…but what kind? They can stare at the juice isle forever before finally deciding to get the first one they picked up!

If you happen to be an indecisive shopper, or if you happen to be shopping for a gift for an indecisive friend, these earrings may be just the ticket. These yellow gold earrings hold a variety of precious gems within their little flasks. The earrings include purple amethyst, icy blue aquamarine, yellow citrine, white diamond, and golden green Peridot all mixed together to form a colorful array of gems. Check them out!

Topaz is one of those precious gems we all love to adore. It comes in all colors and shades. Yellow topaz is the birthstone of November and is the state gemstone for Utah. Of course, topaz is most commonly known by its yellow coloring, but topaz is also the birthstone of December—in the blue variety. It has been considered a “lucky” stone for ages.

Whomever gets her hands on this gorgeous bracelet is lucky indeed! This piece is made of 14K yellow gold and has a box clasp. It features 8 fancy cut mystic topaz gems and has a huge total carat weight of 15.92 carats. It is 7.25 inches in length.

This bracelet is part of our Main Street Collection and makes a gorgeous gift for any woman. Bid today to add this piece to your collection.

Sometimes the best accessory is a simple burst of color. Of course, this ring is hardly simple—but on its own it is a colorful, gorgeous accessory to dress up even the simplest outfit.

This funky 14K white gold ring, valued at $10,370.00 retail, is chock full of precious gems. Starting in the center and working outward are 33 round cut white diamonds. Building the color of the piece are 3 multi-shaped blue aquamarine gems and 3 oval cut pink morganite gems. The total carat weight of this fab ring is 17.08 carats!

Talk about chunky! But who’s complaining? This piece is 30mm wide and 12mm high. It can be sized from US-6.5 to US-10.5 to fit the finger of your choice! Good luck and happy bidding, friends.

Some rings shine with a vintage feel and brilliance. This happens to be one of those rings; its busy, feminine design channels Victorian times, no?

Diamonds have always captured the eyes and hearts of mankind…though most prominently womankind! The clarity and brilliant shine of the precious gems are ultimately appealing as they always look beautiful and always twinkle.

This piece is part of our Main Street Collection. It has been expertly crafted, made of white gold and has a total carat weight of 0.75 carats in diamonds. There are 34 round cut white diamonds encasing the ring. The intricate details in the metal are beautiful and I can’t help but imagine this ring being passed down the family line for generations.

This ring is inspired by historical times; it resembles the type of ring you’d have seen on a Catholic bishop or other religious leader in medieval times. The modern craftsmanship, however, surely rivals that of the medieval times!

For starters, this ring is made of platinum—a modern metal to say the least. The ring includes a gorgeous, large 2.01 carat champagne colored round cut diamond center. Surrounding the champagne center are 22 round cut diamonds and 12 blue princess cut sapphires. The total carat weight is a sparkling 3.31 carats of precious gems.

Today, this ring is thought of as a cocktail ring. It’s more of an accessory than an everyday piece but wear it as you will, ladies! The retail value of this gorgeous ring is $25,439.00. Bid now for your chance to wear an antique-inspired modern beauty.