Gems in Regency England

Good morning everyone! Recently, I stumbled down a research rabbit hole while writing my WIP and thought I would share.

I needed a gemstone that was semi-precious, something Mr. Bennet could gift to Elizabeth that an unwanted and controlling husband would not deem as worth anything—therefore, he would not confiscate it. After digging around, I found a few options.

There were the usual gems, the precious ones that we read about a lot. Diamonds, Sapphires, pearls, rubies, emeralds… these were too...