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.
Other, local-level tax rates in the state of New Mexico are quite complex compared against local-level tax rates in other states. New Mexico sales tax may also be levied at the city/county/school/transportation and SPD (special purpose district) levels. The combined rates vary from the state rate of 5.125% up to 8.8675% in some areas. The stateâs portion of the gross receipts tax is determined by state law.