A gemstone or gem (also called a fine gem, jewel, or a precious or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. few gemstones are used as gems in the crystal or other form in which they are found. Most however, are cut and polished for usage as jewelry. The picture to the right is of a rural, commercial cutting operation in Thailand. This small factory cuts thousands of carats of sapphire annually.
Download all New Mexico sales tax rates by zip code. The Albuquerque, New Mexico sales tax is 7.00% , consisting of 5.13% New Mexico state sales tax and 1.88% Albuquerque local sales taxes.The local sales tax consists of a 1.88% city sales tax. 1  The Albuquerque Sales Tax is collected by the merchant on all qualifying sales made within Albuquerque.
2015 Utah state sales tax. Exact tax amount may vary for different items. The Utah state sales tax rate is 5.95% , and the average UT sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.68% 1  . Counties and cities can charge an additional local sales tax of up to 2.4%, for a maximum possible combined sales tax of 8.35%.