Let's say I have a normal topaz and I drop it into an item. I then find two more normal topazes (topazei?) and I want to combine them. Can I then remove the gem from that item, and if so how will it effect the gem and the item in question?
Diablo – Can you remove a gem from gear
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Yes, the gem is removed and added to your inventory upon salvage. Don't be afraid.
I've tested the removal of each different kind of gem from weapons, chest armor, and amulets. As far as I can tell, what you're removing the gem from doesn't matter at all. Additionally, removing multiple gems from a single item is just the sum of the cost of removing each gem individually. Thus, all that you really need is the cost of removing each quality of gem, which are as follows:
- Chipped: 200
- Flawed: 302
- Regular: 420
- Flawless: 528
- Perfect: 648
- Radiant: 780
- Square: 1140
- Flawless Square: 1560
- Perfect Square: 2195
- Radiant Square: 2850
- Star: ?
- Flawless Star: ?
- Perfect Star: ?
- Radiant Star: ?
It's not even close to linear - see this attempt at a linear regression. I suspect the prices will continue to grow at an alarming rate - removing a Radiant Star from something might be more expensive than just scrapping whatever it is in and buying another socketed item!
As others have mentioned, if you take apart an item for salvage, any gems within it are returned to you for free.
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Best Answer
Yes, this is one of the Jeweler's abilities. It does cost gold, however, with more gold the higher the level of gem involved.
If you're not interested in getting the item back, you can salvage an item for the same result.