Sapphire is the next hardest gemstone after the diamond, and it is also one of the most expensive gems. When buying sapphire, you should know how to evaluate the quality of the stone to guarantee that you get the best quality your money can buy.
In the 17th century, the term âcommonwealthâ referred to an organized political community, or what today is called a âstate.â Four states in the UnionâKentucky, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginiaâare still officially called commonwealths.
To the federal government all states are created equal. The differences come about through actions of the states (or in VA, MA, PA and KY the commonwealth). Relative to the US there is NO difference between a state and a commonwealth although there are certainly differences in how each state is governed.