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[[File:Gem-emerald-l3.jpg|frame|Early [[emerald]] bonuses.]]
The bonuses granted by socketed gems have changed repeatedly during development. Even the types of gems have undergone changes, with only [[AmethyestsAmethysts]], [[Emeralds]], [[Rubies]], and [[Topazes]] remaining in the game into the beta test. Previously we saw [[SapphirsSapphires]] and [[Diamonds]] but they have been removed, with [[Skulls]], the seventh type of gem found in Diablo II, never appearing in Diablo III.
The first demonstration of gem socketing was found in the [[Artisan Video]]. In that video, when a level three (out of 14) Emerald was viewed, the potential bonuses were shown as:
* Helm: 9% Better Chance of Finding Magical Items
* Other: +14 Dexterity
==Further Reading==