Throughout human history, gems, jewels, precious metals and the like were and still are considered to be of immense value. We have been fascinated by them to such an extent that even if they were not particularly rare, their qualities were very valuable to us. These items have been used for so many purposes; from commerce to religious rites. In this edition of Summary Shorts, we will analyze and summarize the ideas put forth in Aja Raden's: Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World and learn how the value of these gems and precious stones changed through history. Enjoy!