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.
New York City is the most expensive US city to live in, and the 7th most expensive city in the world.Justin Sullivan/Getty. Out of 133 global cities ranked in the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) recent Worldwide Cost of Living report â which highlights the most expensive and cheapest cities to live in â 16 US cities were represented.