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.
The variable income tax rate for New Mexico is determined by NM state tax legislation. How much income tax that is withheld from your paycheck depends on which tax bracket you fall under. In general the more you make, the more you will be taxed. To find out more about NM income tax, sales tax, W4 forms, 1040 forms, tax returns, current state tax rates and general New Mexico tax information, click here for the Taxation and Revenue Department.