T4 displayed hundreds of crowns decorated in various styles, with different jewels, some of which did not exist on earth. Some were exquisite and others simple, the price differed according to the materials and craftmanship.
"Let's stick to gold, diamond, rubies and jade. I want only materials that come from earth, I don't need to be invited to the royal place to explain if I have discovered a rare mineral mine that I am choosing to hide from them. That would be treason I think."
The choices dwindled and only fifty remained.
"So few." she said.
"Yes well, your gold is not that valuable where I come from, remember? And diamonds are mostly sparkly but not considered very valuable. Most of the highly valued jewels on my world are made from a mineral called Verite. Verite has the ability to add a charm and glow to the wearer. Ours are jewels with a purpose not just decoration pieces. I do admit though, the sparkle of a diamond is eye catching."
