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'''Perfect gemstones''' occur when one of the polestones forms without any flaws or imperfections which allows them to hold light indefinitely.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} [[Spren]] living in [[Shadesmar]] use perfect stones to store the Stormlight they use for currency.{{book ref|sa3|99}} The [[King's Drop]] is a perfect gemstone that has been held in the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]] for over two hundred years without being renewed or losing stormlight.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} The [[Elsecallers]] were tasked with protecting perfect gems, including a ruby named [[Honor's Drop]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}}
== Roshar Economy ==
{{for|Spheres}}
Gemstones form the basis for the Roshar economy. When used as currency, the
In addition, the value of the “sphere” is determined by the type of gemstone, which have different values as determined by their utility rather than their rarity.{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}}. Their relative value in descending order is as follows: emerald, sapphire,{{book ref|sa1|8}}, ruby{{book ref|sa3|7}}, diamond, and garnet.{{book ref|sa1|17}} In addition, amethyst is one of the more valuable gemstones{{book ref|sa2|9}}; topaz {{book ref|sa1|30}} and zircon are amongst the least valuable {{book ref|sa1|55}}.
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