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.
San Francisco ranks as the 2nd most expensive in the U.S., and also has higher cost of living than international cities of Sydney, Hong Kong and Milan. San Francisco ranks as the 2nd most expensive in the U.S., and also has higher cost of living than international cities of Sydney, Hong Kong and Milan. 2. San Francisco.