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.
CNBC: Maryland 9th Most Expensive Place to Live. An average home in the DC suburbs will cost you half a million dollars, the cable network says. When comparing the costs of everything from real estate to red meat, Maryland is one of the most expensive places in the United States to call home, according to a survey of the 50 states by CNBC.