Are diamonds useful in Skyrim?

Yes, diamonds are very useful in Skyrim for making valuable jewelry to sell, leveling Smithing, completing certain quests, and even in the Dragonborn DLC for creating powerful Poison Spider Scrolls, making them worth keeping rather than just selling them immediately.
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What are diamonds good for in Skyrim?

Diamonds can be used to craft items like the 'gold diamond ring/necklace' in the forge, or sell it if you're low on coins.
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Are diamonds even worth it anymore?

It really depends on the size, quality, and age of the diamond. Buy quality antique diamonds and they will likely maintain their value longterm, and there is always the chance that, as well-kept specimens become rarer, the value increases. Still, they should never be bought as an investment.
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What items should I not sell in Skyrim?

Don't Sell Enchanted Items

While enchanted items are often very valuable - and sell for quite a lot, those who want to enchant their own Weapons and Armor should refrain from selling enchanted items when they can be disenchanted instead.
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What should I do with gems in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, gems are primarily used for smithing jewelry (rings/necklaces) to level Smithing and earn gold, especially when enchanted; completing specific quests (like the Argonian's wedding ring or the Daedric Crest); for the Atronach Forge; or simply to sell for profit, with Flawless gems being the most valuable for advanced crafting or quests. Don't confuse them with Soul Gems, used for enchanting items with magic.
 
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What is the #1 rarest gem?

1. Painite - Extremely Rare and Complex Stone. Painite is an exceptionally rare borate mineral renowned for its striking hues and scarcity. Discovered in Myanmar by British gemologist Arthur C.D.
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Can you turn gems into flawless gems in Skyrim?

Flawless gems can be crafted via the smelter using two regular gems. Two regular gems can be created at a forge using one flawless gem.
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What is the rarest item in Skyrim?

The "rarest" item in Skyrim is subjective, but often cited are uniquely named, single-occurrence items like the Notched Pickaxe (found near a skeleton) or Cabo Zane's Fane (a dagger for slicing dragon scales), or quest-specific items like Barenziah's Crown or Colovian Brandy, which can be permanently missed if choices aren't made carefully, making them rare through player error rather than inherent scarcity. Truly rare items are often unique artifacts or quest rewards that have no other source in the game, like Daedric artifacts or unique weapons such as Firiniel's End, but many players consider quest-critical items that can be permanently lost to be the rarest. 
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Can I have a baby in Skyrim?

Yes, you can have children in Skyrim through adoption if you have the Hearthfire DLC, but you cannot have biological children. To adopt, you need a house with a child's bedroom, and you can then find orphaned children in cities or at the Honorhall Orphanage in Riften after completing the "Innocence Lost" quest. Adopted children can live with you, play games, do chores, and even bring pets home.
 
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Has anyone ever 100% beaten Skyrim?

I don't know whether to describe this as an act of herculean heroism or sisyphean torment, but someone has beaten Skyrim. No, really beaten it. Wrung every last drop of adventure out of it in a trial that left them with every spell, item, and perk in the game at level—wait for it—1,337, entirely without mods or cheats.
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What is a poor man's diamond?

The Aquamarine name comes from the Latin word for seawater and is said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. It is sometimes referred to as a poor man's diamond because of the pale color.
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What is the 3 month ring rule?

The "3-month ring rule" is a guideline suggesting you spend three months' salary on an engagement ring, a concept created by De Beers' marketing in the 1930s to boost diamond sales during the Depression, evolving from one to three months' salary by the 1980s. While it was once a strong norm, today it's considered outdated and a flexible marketing fable, with modern advice emphasizing personal finances, affordability, and shared values over this arbitrary number, especially with options like lab-grown diamonds changing the market.
 
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How big is a $20,000 diamond?

A 20-carat diamond is quite large, weighing 4 grams (20 x 0.2g) and, for a round cut, typically measures around 20-21 millimeters (about the size of a U.S. dime) in diameter, though the exact dimensions vary significantly with shape (like oval or cushion) and cut, making it a very noticeable statement piece.
 
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What is 1000 times rarer than a diamond?

Tanzanite is about 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. The area where it's found is only about 4 kilometers wide and 2 kilometers long.
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What's the best stone to use in Skyrim?

Standing Stone Further Rankings
  • (1) Lover Stone.
  • (2) Steed Stone.
  • (3) One of the first three stones: Warrior, Thief, or Mage.
  • (4) The Lady Stone, as it provides much needed Health and Stamina recovery.
  • (5) The Lord Stone, providing ANY build incredible additional survivability.
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What is the point of amethyst in Skyrim?

The number one use of amethysts is to sell them and get some money, as they have a high value and low carry weight. There are also some minor practical uses for them. In smithing, you can combine them with a silver ingot to make a silver amethyst ring.
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Who is the best kid to adopt in Skyrim?

The "best" kids to adopt in Skyrim are subjective, but popular choices are Lucia (Whiterun), Sofie (Windhelm), and Sissel (Rorikstead) for their compelling stories and dire situations; Lucia is a sweet orphan, Sofie is a flower girl, and Sissel needs rescuing from an abusive father, often requiring you to kill the father first, while Alesan in Dawnstar is also highly recommended for his hard work and hardship, offering a chance at a better life. 
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Can I have two wives in Skyrim?

Once you get marry with the vanilla system, you can use the Shrine to move your vanilla spouse to one of the multiple marriage slots. You can also reset the vanilla quest using the shrine so that you can have another wedding.
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Can I adopt Aventus Aretino?

No, you cannot adopt Aventus Aretino in the vanilla Skyrim game due to a bug, but you can adopt him using mods like "Adopt Aventus Aretino," which is widely available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms, allowing you to find him at the Honorhall Orphanage after the "Innocence Lost" quest. 
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What quest gives you 20,000 gold in Skyrim?

Another option is to complete the Dark Brotherhood. Doing so will net you 20000 gold for the final mission and this will start a repetable mission called The Dark Brotherhood Forever.
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Are there any secret weapons in Skyrim?

Skyrim's "secret" weapons are often powerful unique items or overlooked finds, like the unarmed-boosting Gloves of the Pugilist, the invisibility-inducing Bow of Shadows, the dual-wielding pirate scimitars Bloodscythe & Soulrender, the time-shifting Dawnfang/Duskfang, the versatile Ebony Blade, or the classic quest rewards like Chillrend, Dawnbreaker, and Windshear, found through quests, exploration, or Creation Club content.
 
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Is there actually 7000 steps in Skyrim?

Trivia. In an interview, Todd Howard jokingly mentioned that he would count all the steps leading up to High Hrothgar to make sure it's 7,000. Counting each visible step will only get one to around 700–800, though the path itself is quite worn and snow seems to cover much of it.
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Where are all the 24 stones of Barenziah?

The 24 Stones of Barenziah are scattered across Skyrim in specific locations, from major cities like Solitude (Blue Palace, Proudspire Manor), Whiterun (Dragonsreach, Jorrvaskr, Hall of the Dead), and Windhelm (Palace of the Kings, Shatter-Shield House) to dungeons like Ansilvund, Hob's Fall Cave, Fellglow Keep, and unique spots like the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, Thalmor Embassy (Reeking Cave), and Black-Briar Lodge, often found in bedrooms, atop shelves, or near quest-related areas, with the full list detailed on the Elder Scrolls wiki and guides from IGN. 
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How rare are flawless diamonds?

Flawless diamonds (FL) are exceptionally rare, making up less than 1% of all mined diamonds, as they must have zero internal inclusions or surface blemishes visible under 10x magnification, with some estimates suggesting D-color, flawless diamonds are as rare as 0.001% of all diamonds. Even Internally Flawless (IF) diamonds, which have no internal flaws but may have minor surface marks, are still extremely scarce, representing less than 0.5% of the market, and together, FL and IF grades represent only about 6% of diamond sales.
 
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