Exclusive: IGS Reveals the Most Popular Gemstone by State for 2023
Join us as we unveil the most coveted gemstones that have captured the hearts of residents in every corner of the United States.
By Lisa Rosen, updated on
| Alabama | Alexandrite |
| Alaska | Moonstone |
| Arizona | Alexandrite |
| Arkansas | Ruby |
| California | Ruby |
| Colorado | Ruby |
| Connecticut | Alexandrite |
| Delaware | Ruby |
| Florida | Alexandrite |
| Georgia | Alexandrite |
| Hawaii | Moonstone |
| Idaho | Alexandrite |
| Illinois | Ruby |
| Indiana | Ruby |
| Iowa | Moonstone |
| Kansas | Turquoise |
| Kentucky | Moonstone |
| Louisiana | Alexandrite |
| Maine | Moonstone |
| Maryland | Moonstone |
| Massachusetts | Alexandrite |
| Michigan | Ruby |
| Minnesota | Alexandrite |
| Mississippi | Emerald |
| Missouri | Alexandrite |
| Montana | Agate |
| Nebraska | Ruby |
| Nevada | Ruby |
| New Hampshire | Ruby |
| New Jersey | Ruby |
| New Mexico | Turquoise |
| New York | Ruby |
| North Carolina | Ruby |
| North Dakota | Ruby |
| Ohio | Alexandrite |
| Oklahoma | Alexandrite |
| Oregon | Sunstone |
| Pennsylvania | Ruby |
| Rhode Island | Moonstone |
| South Carolina | Moonstone |
| South Dakota | Turquoise |
| Tennessee | Alexandrite |
| Texas | Ruby |
| Utah | Ruby |
| Vermont | Charoite |
| Virginia | Alexandrite |
| Washington | Opal |
| West Virginia | Ruby |
| Wisconsin | Alexandrite |
| Wyoming | Agate |
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