Single source gemstones are the stuff of stories that repose proudly in a connoisseur’s collection. Their value comes from the fact primarily that they are available is just one space in the world, making their access limited. They are usually made due to some isolated geographical activity that is peculiar to that area and the chance of finding the exact same conditions elsewhere is limited. Here is our list of the 12 of the world’s rarest single source gemstones.