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.
Los Altos, Calif. â 40 miles south of San Francisco â was the most expensive market nationally, with an average listing of $1.96 million. In contrast, Hartford â the least expensive Connecticut market â was ranked the 56th most affordable market nationally in the survey.