Regardless of the type of stone that you want, you can buy natural, lab-created, and simulated stones on eBay. When buying any type of gemstone, even simulated stones and fashion jewelry that are often made with these stones, you want to pay attention to a few things.
Read a full breakdown of the methodology here. Below, we've highlighted the 15 states that clock in on the most expensive side of the spectrum, with Rhode Island earning the No. 1 spot. Notoriously expensive locales such as Hawaii and New York made a showing in the top 10 as well.
Massachusetts edged out California ($497,778) and smoked the Empire State ($347,519) for the dubious honor of having the countryâs most expensive listing prices. The state also moved up from second place last year, when it was edged out by Hawaii. Connecticut ($423,117) came in fifth and New Hampshire ($391,547) ninth.