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.
They were called colonies instead of states. But you can call them states if you. decide to. 13 original states of the USIn order of date of statehood: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island.he original 13 states are, in alphabetical order, Connecticut,  Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New  Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvan â¦ ia, Rhode Island, South  Carolina, and Virginia. + 173 others found this useful. David Karandish.