Gem

A gem was a valuable stone found in Faerûn.
==Gem Grades==
Depending on quality and value, a gem could be any of:
* Ornamental stones (base value 10 gp)
* Semi-precious stones (base value 50 gp)
* Fancy stones (base value 100 gp)
* Precious stones (base value 500 gp)
* Gem stones (base value 1000 gp)
* Jewels (base value 5000 gp)
==Gem Magic==
Many gems had special magical uses, either stemming from their value as material components in spellcasting and item enchantment or from their own innate and varied powers.
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Hardstones
* Kiira (disambiguation)
===Gallery===
Bag of gems.jpg|A bag of strangely overpriced but cheap-looking gemstones from Waterdeep.
Star gem martek opal.jpg|One of the star gems of Martek, opal.
Gemcutter AOL.png|A Neverwintan gem cutter.
===References===
Category:Gems