QUIZ: Only 3% of People Can Identify These Precious Gems. Can You?In by Lapis LazuliFebruary 24, 2017 </p><section><h2>Only 3% of People Can Identify These Precious Gems. Can You?</h2><p><div>Prized since ancient times for their beauty and rarity, gemstones come in many forms and hues. Can you tell your Topaz from your Tourmaline?</div></p></section><section><h2>This ancient gem, which only occurs in one hue, was reputedly a favorite of Cleopatra</h2></section><section><h3>Which gemstone is known as “emerald by day, ruby by night” because of its color-change properties?</h3></section><section><h3>One of the rarest gemstones in the world, this is 1,000 times more valuable than gold</h3></section><section><h3>What was the dazzling blue gemstone in the ‘Heart of the Ocean’ necklace in Titanic?</h3></section><section><h3>This ancient precious stone was said to have lit the way for Noah’s Ark</h3></section><section><h3>Known as ‘pounamu’ by the Maori people of New Zealand, this green stone was carved into jewelry by several ancient cultures</h3></section><section><h3>This blue-violet gemstone was discovered in 1967, named by Tiffany & Co in New York, and was the first addition to the birthstone list in 90 years</h3></section><section><h3>These rainbow stones, found in Australia, are known as what?</h3></section><section><h3>This gemstone was said by the Ancient Greeks to prevent drunkenness</h3></section><section><h3>What is this gemstone, the most expensive gemstone ever sold at an auction?</h3></section><section><h2>Uh oh, cubic zirconia</h2><p><div>You might want to be careful when buying gems, and making sure you know what you’re really getting. We hope our quiz has helped.</div></p></section><section><h3>That’s a semi-precious effort</h3><p><div>You’ve got some knowledge when it comes to gemstones, but still a little to learn. It’s a fascinating world, so dive in and enjoy yourself.</div></p></section><section><h3>You’re a Pink Star Diamond!!</h3><p><div>Congratulations, you’re the rarest of the rare when it comes to identifying gemstones. You’re unique, classy, intelligent, and knowledgeable.</div></p></section><p>Jadeite88.com
