D&D 5e Gemstone Prices
Gem & art object values for D&D 5e — every DMG treasure tier from 10 gp gemstones to 7,500 gp art objects, with representative examples for quick loot pricing at the table.
Gemstones and art objects fill out the non-coin half of a D&D 5e treasure hoard. Rather than pricing each stone or trinket individually, the DMG treasure tables assign a flat gp value to a whole tier — a die roll tells you how many gems or objects the hoard holds, and every item in that roll is worth the tier price. DMs can roll on the official tables, or just pick a gp tier below and reach for one of its examples when a player asks what that gemstone in the dragon's hoard is actually worth.
Gemstone Prices by Tier
Flat price per gem, from the DMG treasure tables — six tiers from 10 gp to 5,000 gp.
| Value | Examples |
|---|---|
| 10 gp The cheapest gemstones adventurers find — opaque, colorful minerals a jeweler can still turn a profit on. | Azurite, Banded agate, Blue quartz, Eye agate, Hematite, Lapis lazuli, Malachite, Moss agate, Obsidian, Tiger eye, Turquoise |
| 50 gp A step up in clarity and color — common enough that almost any treasure hoard turns up a handful. | Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Jasper, Moonstone, Onyx, Quartz, Sardonyx, Zircon |
| 100 gp Translucent, evenly colored stones jewelers favor for rings, pendants, and inlay work. | Amber, Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Coral, Garnet, Jade, Jet, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline |
| 500 gp Transparent gems with rich, saturated color — worth commissioning a proper setting for rather than tossing in a coin purse. | Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Black pearl, Blue spinel, Peridot, Topaz |
| 1,000 gp Brilliant, near-flawless stones that catch the light from across a room — the kind of gem that funds a keep. | Black opal, Blue sapphire, Emerald, Fire opal, Opal, Star ruby, Star sapphire, Yellow sapphire |
| 5,000 gp The rarest gemstones in the game — large, pure stones worth a small fortune on their own. | Black sapphire, Diamond, Jacinth, Ruby |
Art Object Values by Tier
Flat price per object, from the DMG treasure tables — five tiers from 25 gp to 7,500 gp.
| Value | Examples |
|---|---|
| 25 gp Small, everyday luxuries — nice enough to pawn, plain enough nobody misses them for long. | Pewter hand mirror with a bone handle, Painted clay pendant on a leather cord, Tin locket etched with a wren, Waxed-linen coin pouch with brass clasps, Wooden prayer beads capped in copper, Enameled tin brooch shaped like a leaf |
| 250 gp Well-crafted keepsakes and finery that took a skilled artisan real time to make. | Etched silver hand mirror with a shell inlay, Woven tapestry panel depicting a stag hunt, Brass astrolabe engraved with constellations, Beaten copper festival mask, Silk sash embroidered with river pearls, Carved cedar keepsake box with a mother-of-pearl clasp |
| 750 gp Showpieces built to be looked at — the sort of thing a merchant keeps in a locked display case. | Enameled silver reliquary shaped like a songbird, Jade-inlaid hair comb carved with a peacock, Gilded lute with a mother-of-pearl rosette, Bronze war mask etched with running wolves, Amber-eyed silver fox figurine, Cobalt-glazed porcelain vase with a dragon motif |
| 2,500 gp Masterwork pieces commissioned by nobility, wrought from precious metal and set with true gemstones. | Platinum-and-sapphire circlet worked in a laurel pattern, Enameled gold pocket watch with a hidden portrait, Silver-thread tapestry depicting a coronation, Carved ivory chess set with garnet-eyed pieces, Gold-filigree jewelry casket crowned with a black pearl, Matched set of moonstone shirt buttons in a velvet case |
| 7,500 gp The treasures of kings and dragons — crowns and regalia with a gemstone's worth of gold in the setting alone. | Sunburst crown of hammered gold and citrine, Platinum scepter capped with a carved falcon, Diamond-studded ceremonial breastplate, Gilded reliquary casket ringed in emeralds, Jeweled processional standard of gold and amethyst, Ivory throne finial capped in a fist-sized ruby |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a gemstone worth in D&D 5e?
Gemstones in D&D 5e are priced in flat tiers rather than individually: 10 gp, 50 gp, 100 gp, 500 gp, 1,000 gp, 5,000 gp. The DMG treasure tables tell you how many gems of a given tier a hoard contains; each gem in that roll is worth the same flat price.
What are art objects worth in D&D 5e?
Art objects use their own five value tiers: 25 gp, 250 gp, 750 gp, 2,500 gp, 7,500 gp. The 7,500 gp tier only shows up in the richest hoards, such as those guarded by ancient dragons.
How do you roll for gemstones or art objects in D&D 5e?
The DMG's treasure hoard tables return a die count and a gp tier — for example, 2d4 gems worth 100 gp each. Roll the die count, then read the tier's flat price and pick (or roll) representative gem or art object names from this reference instead of flipping through the book.