There does not seem to be guidance on this issue within the official rules, but I can think of three possible ways of answering this question, in order of authority: I do not require a strictly RAW answer to this question. Is there indeed a standard gemstone size in the DMG's treasure tables, and if yes, what is it? Parameters Alternatively, there is a standard gemstone size and either (A) rubies and diamonds are worth the same in this world or (B) the listed diamond is lower grade or the ruby is higher grade (and indeed, there are lower grade rubies listed elsewhere in the table). The 5,000gp gemstone list includes both a diamond and a ruby, which are often not the same value, so perhaps the ruby on this list is larger than the diamond? Even if this were the case, as I have argued above the table does not make sense without at least some reference to size, so the size variation must be slight, or within a range. However there is some slight evidence to suggest that there is no standard size. Sapphires and rubies, for example, appear in different categories of value depending on their color and clarity. But this is not any help, and only makes the existence of a table ranking of gemstone value even more baffling unless we can also assume a standard level of quality, and indeed this assumption is supported by the fact that the table already lists different grades of certain gems. I understand that gemstone value is not entirely, or even mostly dependent on size: color, clarity, and cut are also important. The statements “an amethyst is worth 100gp” and “a topax is worth 500gp” simply do not mean anything without a size reference. For the table to be of any use as a resource, a 10gp agate must be roughly the same size as a 5000gp black sapphire. Therefor, I believe we are forced to assume a standard gemstone size for this table. What does this mean? An agate can be worth anywhere between 10gp and 5000gp depending on how big it is, not to mention other factors. Please instead reply in the ongoing threads rather than making new ones.įeel free to add to the community resource folder and the resource list.The DMG treasure tables (DMG p134) describe six categories of gemstone: 10gp, 50gp, 100gp, 500gp, 1000gp, and 5000gp. Limit Direct Response Posts - New posts that could reasonably serve as a reply to a different post that is in the top 40 of “Hot” may be removed by the moderators at their discretion. No low-effort/OC/image posts - Official sources, homebrew images, and new information/product photos are the exception. No D&D Beyond content sharing posts - DDB Content sharing is restricted to the weekly thread which you can find here For info on how to filter by flair on various apps and sites click here. For more information on which flair to use check here. Limit Homebrew - You may only post one new homebrew thread per day.Īll posts must be flaired - Submissions should be flaired with an appropriate flair. Limit self-promotional links - Any self-promotional external links (such as blogs, storefronts or Kickstarters) must be related to D&D and posted no more than once every 14 days. Text memes should be relevant to discussion. Use clear, concise title names - Titles must be clear, concise, and not worded in a misleading fashion.ĭo not post memes or joke posts - Meme images should be posted on /r/dndmemes. Do not suggest ways for such material to be obtained. Please respect the opinions of people who play differently than you do.ĭo not suggest piracy - Any non-fair use posts containing closed content from WotC or any third party will be removed. Please join us on our discord, and our new Lemmy server:īe civil to one another - Unacceptable behavior includes name calling, taunting, baiting, flaming, etc. A place to discuss the latest version of Dungeons & Dragons, the fifth edition, known during the playtest as D&D Next.
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