1 Corinthians 3:11-12

For no one can lay [any] other foundation than the one which [God] has [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:6-7

For it says in the Scripture [Isa. 28:16], "Look, I am placing a stone in [the city of] Zion [i.e., Jerusalem]. It is a specially selected, very valuable cornerstone. And the person who trusts in the Him [i.e., the One represented by this stone] will never have to suffer shame [i.e., because of unforgiven sin being brought up against him]."

Revelation 21:14-21

And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb [were inscribed on them].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.

Bible References

Costly stones

1 Corinthians 3:11
For no one can lay [any] other foundation than the one which [God] has [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:6
For it says in the Scripture [Isa. 28:16], "Look, I am placing a stone in [the city of] Zion [i.e., Jerusalem]. It is a specially selected, very valuable cornerstone. And the person who trusts in the Him [i.e., the One represented by this stone] will never have to suffer shame [i.e., because of unforgiven sin being brought up against him]."
Revelation 21:14
And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb [were inscribed on them].