Every Gemstone Ranked (Some Are Overpriced)

Описание: Gemstones are sold through rarity, prestige, and centuries of mythology, but none of that changes the physics. A stone can be rare, expensive, and famous, and still be a terrible choice for a ring.

In this video I rank some of the most common gemstones from best to worst based on durability, aesthetics, and value for money.

I’m Mason, a jeweller and founder of Urban Sterling. On this channel I explore the materials science and craft behind jewellery. The industry is extremely opaque, and much of the information about how gemstones actually perform tends to stay inside workshops rather than being explained clearly. My goal with this channel is to open that up a bit, looking at the materials, physics, and craft behind jewellery so you can understand why some stones are genuine heirloom materials while others are overpriced heartbreak.

If you’ve ever wondered why some gemstones last for generations while others scratch, chip, or split far too easily, or why cost and quality are often nowhere near as closely linked as people assume, this video should give you a solid overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the most common jewellery stones.

My work:
https://urbansterling.co

My book (Includes gemstone and alloy tier list:
https://urbansterling.co/readblackboo...

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:13 Pearls
01:30 Opal
02:16 Emerald
03:12 Feldspar Family
03:56 Morganite
04:50 Aquamarine
05:47 Tourmaline
06:32 Topaz
07:45 Tanzanite
08:29 Quartz Family
08:45 Peridot
09:22 Synthetic Rutile
09:45 Cubic Zirconia
10:12 Moissanite
11:23 Natural Diamond
12:20 Lab Diamond
13:51 Spinel
14:26 Garnet
15:13 Chrysoberyl
15:58 Corundum
17:00 Conclusion

Music:
Clair de Lune – public domain performance
Nocturne in E-flat Major – public domain performance
Gymnopédie No.1 – public domain performance
MOON MEN and Shona by Jake Chudnow
Used with permission, thanks Jake :D
   / jakechudnow  

Peridot short:
   • The only gemstone not made on Earth   si=bclZvw8FHFkYvYoF

DISCLAIMER: I am a jeweller, not a qualified materials scientist or gemologist. I've made all efforts to cross reference and validate any technical information via multiple sources but metallurgy is full of edge cases and complexity. There may be incomplete information presented here and many claims are based on my personal preferences and experiences.