1. Quests:
The stones of barenziah can only be obtained by completing a series of quests. The first step is to bring the unusual gem to an appraiser in order to determine its value. The second step is to find all twenty-four stones, which can be done by completing the side quest No Stone Unturned. The final step is to turn in the stones to receive the reward.
2. Bring the Unusual Gem to an appraiser:
The first step in obtaining the stones of barenziah is to bring the unusual gem to an appraiser. This gem can be found during the main quest line, and is needed in order to start the side quest No Stone Unturned.
3. No Stone Unturned:
The second step is to find all twenty-four stones of barenziah. This can be done by completing the side quest No Stone Unturned, which is started after bringing the unusual gem to an appraiser. The locations of the stones can be found in several locations throughout Skyrim, and must be explored in order to obtain them.
4. Reward:
The reward for obtaining all twenty-four stones of barenziah is a unique crown that grants you special abilities when worn. It also increases your carrying capacity and gives you access to special dialogue options with certain NPCs.
5. Locations:
Each stone of barenziah can be found in a different location throughout Skyrim. These locations include caves, dungeons, and other secret places that must be searched in order to locate the stones.
6. Trivia:
The stones of barenziah are based on actual gems used by Queen Berenice II of Egypt during the 3rd century BC. She was famous for wearing a crown made from these precious stones, which is why they are still so sought-after today.
7. Bugs:
Occasionally when trying to obtain the stones of barenziah, a bug can occur where the stone does not appear or cannot be picked up. This issue can usually be resolved by reloading an earlier save and/or restarting your console.
8. Appearances:
The stones of barenziah have appeared in a variety of Skyrim related media, including the main game and its expansions as well as novels and comic books. They are also mentioned in other games such as The Elder Scrolls Online. It is likely that they will continue to make appearances in future games.