# Gemstones

Raw Gemstones can be found by [processing](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/resources/resource-processing) Stone with a [Sledgehammer](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/tools/masonry-tools) and also be found on [adventure](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/adventure "mention") by [heroes](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes "mention").

Gems have many use cases, including - but not limited to:

* **Socket** into Equipment for additional boosts
* **Material** to craft [talismans](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment/talismans "mention") and other [equipment](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment "mention")
* **Material** to craft [**Skill Gems**](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/skills)
* Required component to merge Fragments into [**Ascension Tablets**](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/ascension)

There are different **tiers** to gems and all of them can be extracted from a raw gemstone using a [**Lapidary Set**](https://docs.pawtato.app/pawtato-land/gameplay/tools/masonry-tools). A skilled Jeweller can also upgrade lower tier gems to the more pristine versions.

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The different gems also resonate with certain themes:

* **Topaz**: Defense, Vitality
* **Ruby**: Physical Damage, Strength
* **Amethyst**: Utility, Dexterity
* **Sapphire**: Magical Damage, Intelligence
* **Emerald**: Support, Agility
