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15.71 Carat Burmese Top Quality Spinel Cabochon for Fine Jewellery Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
15.71 Carat Burmese Top Quality Spinel Cabochon for Fine Jewellery Natural Gems Piece - 1 Weight - 15.71 Ct Size - 12.8x14.4 mm Shape - Cabochon
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2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

0.8ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.8 cts Measurements: 5.85 x 4.10 x 3.00 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step...
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2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

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Purple Sapphire

GIA Certified 11 Carat Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut Ceylon Loose Stone
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified bubble gum pink sapphire loose stone featuring 11.00 carats in cushion cut from Sri Lanka with no heat treatment. Natural corundum measures 11.01 x 10.96 x 9.04mm with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

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Pink Sapphire

Natural Loose 1.40 Carat Fancy Brown VS2 Penis Cut Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: 56700 Stone Shape: Penis Cut Diamond Diamond Weight: 1.40 CT Clarity: VS2 Color: Fancy Brown Measurements 10.00 x 6.00 x 4.57 mm Our Price: $8160.00 Appraisal Price: $12240.00 A free online diamond appraisal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond

0.23CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.23 CT Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Very Good Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscriptio...
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2010s Botswanan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire Stone 6.05 carats with GIA Report / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the breathtaking allure of this natural unheated purple sapphire, weighing 6.05 carats. With its stunning pear shape and vivid purple hue, this gemstone exudes elegance and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

Natural Color Changes Alexandrite Stone 3.03 carats with GIA Report / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a remarkable natural color-changing Alexandrite, weighing 3.03 carats, accompanied by a GIA Report. The gem exhibits a cushion shape with dimensions of 7.86 x 7.06 x 6.12 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Alexandrite

0.81 Ct Pink Sapphire Radiant Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This natural Pink sapphire offers elegance and sophistication. With its rich color saturation and precise cutting, it is the perfect centerpiece for an engagement ring or luxury jewe...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Pink Sapphire

Natural Unheated Madagascar Blue Sapphire Gemstone 2.66 carats with GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 2.66-carat natural blue sapphire from Madagascar reveals a mesmerizing midnight blue hue with superb brilliance. Expertly cut in an oval shape with a brilliant/step fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

1.13 Ct Blue Sapphire Cushion Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This natural Blue sapphire offers elegance and sophistication. With its rich color saturation and precise cutting, it is the perfect centerpiece for an engagement ring or luxury jewe...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

3.65 Carat Natural Loose Peach Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Peach Pink Tourmaline Weight: 3.65 Carat Dimension: 10 x 8.2 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Peach Pink Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.80 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.80 carat Dimensions 8.8x6.5x6.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 2.80 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline is an exceptional gems...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Loupe Clean 5.10 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 5.10 Carats Dimension: 14.4 x 7.8 x 5 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.10 Ct Yellow Sapphire Radiant Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This natural yellow sapphire offers elegance and sophistication. With its rich color saturation and precise cutting, it is the perfect centerpiece for an engagement ring or luxury je...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Yellow Sapphire

Radiant 6.13ct Pear-Shaped Natural Diamond - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 6.13ct Pear-Shaped Natural Diamond - IGI Certified Experience unparalleled brilliance with this remarkable 6.13-carat pear-shaped diamond, a testament to sophistication and ...
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2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

0.75 CARAT MARQUISE BRILLIANT GIA CERTIFIED U to v RANGE SI2 CLARITY DIAMOND
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56890 Stone Shape: MARQUISE BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 0.75ct Clarity: SI2 Color: U to V Range Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.26 x 4.73 x 3.25 mm Depth %: 68...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Loose Gemstones

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White Diamond

3.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carat Dimension: 9.8 x 7 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

21.22-Carat Pink Tourmaline with Orange Undertones Rare Gem for Luxury Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Presenting a Remarkable 21.22-Carat Pink Tourmaline with Vibrant Orange Undertones – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Discover a breathtaking 21.22-carat pink tourmaline gemstone with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

0.96 Ct Green Sapphire Princess Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This natural Green sapphire offers elegance and sophistication. With its rich color saturation and precise cutting, it is the perfect centerpiece for an engagement ring or luxury jew...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Green Sapphire

Natural Tanzanite 10x8mm Faceted Cut AAA Color Oval 3.25 cts Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems: Your stop for Natural Loose Gemstones for Jewelry making and Best Quality and affordable Gemstones for the Price you Pay We are Loose Gemstones Manufactu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

1.75 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 6.2 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Blue Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Huge 26.75 Carats Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gem From Shigar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 26.75 Carats Dimension: 21x13.6x12.3 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Light Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand The Shigar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

2.01 Ct AIGS Certified Ruby Burma Pigeon Blood Color heated gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
RHA2 2.01 Ct AIGS Certified Ruby Burma Pigeon Blood Color heated gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Corumdum Variety: Natural Ruby Weight: 2.01Ct Color: Pigeon Blood ...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

2.14 Carat Violet Spinel Lotus Certified
Located in Hua Hin, TH
2.14 Carat Violet Spinel from Sri Lanka ( Ceylon) Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Faceted Crown: Modified Brilliant. Pavilion: Step Color Violet with medium saturation and a Medium-Light ...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

AAAA High Quality Natural Tanzanite 17.9 Cts Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems: Your stop for Natural Loose Gemstones for Jewelry making and Best Quality and affordable Gemstones for the Price you Pay We are Loose Gemstones Manufactu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

Tourmaline Lagoon 10.13Ct natural gemstone, Cushion cut, Afghanistan, GIA, GFCO
Located in Daugavpils, LV
Natural Lagoon Tourmaline gemstone Certificate GFCO and GIA Gemstone Color: blue-green Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Gemstone size: 13.71x11.58x7.84mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clarity/Grade...
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Early 2000s Afghan Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

0.96 Carat Round Shape Natural Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
0.96 Carat Round Shape Natural Diamond Average Color K, Clarity VS1 Measurements: 5.9 - 5.8 x 3.8 mm
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2010s American Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.05 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Green Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 12.6 x 7.8 mm
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined 5.05 carat cushion cut blue green tourmaline loose gemstone, offered unmounted and brand new by Tamir for Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Vivid and sophisticated, this tourmaline shows an ocean to forest interplay of color that collectors love, with a clean presence that translates beautifully into custom fine jewelry. The cushion cut blends softly rounded edges with broad, lively facets, enhancing brilliance while preserving depth and saturation. Blue green tourmaline is often associated with calm clarity and renewed energy, making it a meaningful choice for personal milestones, heirloom projects, and intentional design. Ideal for Design Your Dream custom work, this gemstone can become the centerpiece of a statement ring, an elegant pendant, or a distinctive pair of earrings. It is also a strong addition to a world class loose gemstone collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

4.15 Carat Natural Loose Heliodor Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Heliodor Weight: 4.15 Carat Dimension: 10 x 8.7 x 6.9 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Heliodor, a captivating member of the beryl mineral family, is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Beryl

Spinel VIVID Green-Blue natural gemstone, heart cut, Origin Tanzania, Certified
Located in Daugavpils, LV
Natural Green-Blue Spinel gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Vivid Green-blue/Blue-green Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 8.38x9.48x5.46 mm Cut Grade: Very Good ...
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2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

1.25 Ct AIGS Certified Unheated Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood color eye clean No heat
Located in bangkok, TH
RMA97 1.25 Ct AIGS Certified Natural Burma Ruby Unheated Pigeon Blood color eye clean quality Gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Corumdum Variety: Natural Ruby Unheated Weigh...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Opal Stone 27.63 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.63 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem aficionado. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery. We offer supr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.15 Carats Mix Match Pair Tourmaline, Green and Pink Tourmaline Ovals
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight- 3.15 Carats Shape - Oval Size - 7x5 MM Pieces - 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

HRD Certified 1.01ct Princess-Cut Natural Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified 1.01ct Princess-Cut Diamond is a stunning gemstone of exceptional quality and brilliance. Certified by the prestigious HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant) institute, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

16 Carat Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone GIA Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 16-Carat Oval Paraiba Tourmaline – A Collector's Masterpiece by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Design Your Dream Piece Presenting a truly remarkable 16-carat oval Paraiba ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Oval Shape Tanzanian’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Spinel Weight : 2.20 Carat Dimension : 8.9 x 6.5 x 4.6 Mm Colour : Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Oval Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

GIA Certified 18.0+ Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Emerald Cut Diamond over 18 Carats (please inquire about exact weight) GIA Certified as I color and VS2 clarity. Please inquire for stones in any shape, size and quality.
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2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

No Oil, Matched Pair of Colombian Cushion-Cut Emeralds, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
This perfectly matched pair of Colombian cushion-cut emeralds, totaling 5.16 carats, is a rare and collectible find. Both stones are Gübelin-certified and carry "No Indications of Cl...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

23.88 Carat Burmese Ruby Tumbled Plain No-Heat Top Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
23.88 Carat Burmese Ruby Tumbled Plain No-Heat Top Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Ruby Weight - 23.88 Size - 20x12 MM Piece - 1 Shape - Tumbled
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

1.60 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.60 Carats Dimension: 7.6 x 6.9 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Emerald Treatment: Minor Oil(Normal for trade) Certificate: On Customer Demand Nestled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Other

6.35 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 6.35 Carat Dimension: 18.2 x 6.6 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Seafoam And Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

AIG Certified 2.07 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Oval Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.07 Carat Dimension: 8.40 x 6.91 x 4.88 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel, Other

3.85 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.85 Carat Dimension: 11.6 x 6.6 x 5.6 MM Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Other

6.00 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.00 Carat Dimension: 11.6 x 8.3 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Blue Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.38Ct Grey pink spinel pair, top quality, precision cut spinels
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. Grey Spinel: A New Trend in Color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Unheated Orangy Pink Padparadscha Gemstone 3.56 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a natural unheated Padparadscha Sapphire, weighing 3.56 carats and accompanied by a GIA Report. This gem showcases a cushion shape with measurements of 9.00 x 8.50 x 5.05...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

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Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Spready Green 5.15 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.15-carats Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 13.39mm x 11.39mm x 4.99mm Geographic Origin: Colombia ...
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2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Natural Purple Sapphire Gemstone 4.32 carats with GIA Report / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Natural Purple Sapphire, weighing 4.32 carats, comes with a GIA Report for authenticity. The cushion-shaped gem, with measurements of 9.50 x 7.39 x 6.26 mm, features a Brilliant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

Natural Purple/Green-Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline / 0.62 carats/GIA Report
Located in Carefree, AZ
This GIA Certified Natural 0.62 Carat Zoned Pinkish Purple and Greenish Blue Modified Brilliant Cut Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline is from the original mine Mina da Batalha in Brazil. ...
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2010s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Paraiba

Natural colombian emerald gemstone 9mm 3.75ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural emerald, heavily included, origin is Colombia, 3.75 carats 9mmx9mm Will come with documents, free shipping and fancy box for gifting. Perfect for setting into jewelry or just...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified Fancy Light Pink 0.15ct Cushion Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58597 Stone Shape: Cushion Diamond Weight: 0.15ctw Fancy Color: Fancy Light Pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 3.43 x 3.02 x 1.88 mm Symmetry: Good...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Pink Diamond

4.50 Carat Adorable Faceted Aquamarine Goshenite Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Goshenite Weight: 4.50 Carats Dimension: 13.4 x 9.7 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Oval Color: Blue Certficate; On Customer Demand . Goshenite, a captivating and pristine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Beryl

31.90 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 31.90 carat Dimensions 20.4x14.9x12.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This exceptional 31.90-carat bi-color tourmaline is a striking natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

6.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.95 carat Dimensions 13.3x10.2x5.5 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 6.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Red Garnet is a striking gemston...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Garnet

5.09ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2235220173 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Modified Brilliant C...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Old European Cut Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Old European Diamond Weight: 1.01 Carat  Color: H Measurements: 6.51 x 6.53 x 3.45 mm Symmetry: Very Good Polish: Excellent Fluorescence: Medium Blue ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

42.82 Carat Old European Diamond Layout – GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Exceptional 42.82 Carat Old European Diamond Layout – GIA Certified An extraordinary collection of 19 Old European cut diamonds, totaling an impressive 42.82 carats. This meticulous...
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Early 20th Century European Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.97 Ct Blue Sapphire Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This natural Blue sapphire offers elegance and sophistication. With its rich color saturation and precise cutting, it is the perfect centerpiece for an engagement ring or luxury jewe...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Dazzling 1.74ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Round-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.74ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Round-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified This extraordinary 1.74ct round brilliant diamond is a true showpiece, boasting the triple excellent ...
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2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Darkish Green Tourmaline 4.39 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Dark Green Tourmaline – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, or Fine Custom Jewelry 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.39 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Emerald ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Loose Gemstones for Sale on 1stDibs

Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry? 

Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.

A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.

If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.

Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.

There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.

Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.

Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”

Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)

If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.

Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.

Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.

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