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Gemstone: Emerald
2.87ct Seafoam Green Colombian Emerald 9x8mm Emerald Cut Light Green Genuine Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.87-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Color: Light Green
Measurements: 9.0mm x 7.63mm x 6.19mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Trea...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.59ct Marquise Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia F1/Minor
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 6223842726
Shape: Marquise
Cutting Style:
Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style: Pavilion: Step Cut
Transparency: Tra...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Stone Emerald Cut Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.15 carat
Dimensions 11.4x5.4x4.4mm
Treatment None
Origin Afghan
Clarity SI
Shape Cut Emerald
NA
This 2.15 carat natural Emerald showcases a lush green hue and classic em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.55 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2.50 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.8ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.8 cts (0.90ct and 0.90ct)
Measurements: 8.86 x 5.56 x 3.61 mm and 9.37 x 5.29 x 3.32 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style Crown...
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2010s Colombian Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.81ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.81 cts
Measurements: 7.29 x 4.41 x 3.32 mm
Shape: Emerald Cut
Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Step...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.36 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Emerald
14.13 Carat 16.5x13 Medium Green Zambian Emerald - Emerald Cut May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 14.13-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 16.49mm x 12.87mm x 8.26mm
Geographic Origin: Zambia
T...
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2010s Zambian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.03 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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0.92 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.07 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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0.58ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.58 cts
Measurements: 7.61 x 4.80 x 3.27 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifi...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.31ct Pair Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.31 cts (0.62 ct/0.69 ct)
Measurements: 6.58 x 5.09 x 3.48 mm/6.60 x 5.45 x 3.78 mm
Shape: Oval
Cutting Style:
Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
$1,120 / set
0.83ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.83 cts
Measurements: 8.31 x 5.67 x 3.48 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Modif...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.46 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.03 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.70 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.01 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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5.37 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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25.83ct Emerald Cut Citrine Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Citrine
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 25.83 cts
Measurements: 23x15.50x10 mm
Shape: Emerald Cut
Cutting Style: Fantasy Cut
Cutting Style Crown: Modified Brillia...
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2010s Brazilian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.70ct Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.7 cts
Measurements: 5.71 x 5.27 x 3.51 mm
Shape: Square
Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cut
T...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.13ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.13 cts (0.53 ct/0.60 ct)
Measurements: 4.87 x 4.91 x 3.56 mm/5.17 x 4.92 x 3.71 mm
Shape: Square
Cutting Style:
Cutting ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
$1,120 / set
1.15 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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0.84ct Trillion Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.84 cts
Measurements: 6.28 x 7.31 x 3.46 mm
Shape: Trillion
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Mo...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.93ct Pair Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 0.93 cts (0.45 ct/0.48 ct)
Measurements: 6.66 x 3.67 x 2.69 mm/6.69 x 3.96 x 2.37 mm
Shape: Emerald Cut
Cutting Style:
Cut...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.95ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 0.95 cts (0.47 ct/0.48 ct)
Measurements: 6.53 x 4.67 x 3.25 mm/6.58 x 4.58 x 3.34 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style:
Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
$1,280 / set
2.25 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Perfect Octagon Shape Zambia Mine
Located in Brisbane, AU
Faceted Emerald
Weight: 2.25 Carats
Dimension: 8x8x5.3 Mm
Treatment: Non
Color: Green
Certificate: On Customer Demand
Origin: Zambia
Emerald Mining in Zambia
Zambia is one of the wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
$840 Sale Price
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1.57 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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1.22ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.22 cts (0.61 ct/0.63 ct)
Measurements: 7.80 x 5.07 x 3.12 mm/8.42 x 5.08 x 2.88 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style:
Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.05ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.05 cts (0.52 ct/0.53 ct)
Measurements: 4.99 x 4.97 x 3.43 mm/4.96 x 4.91 x 3.47 mm
Shape: Square
Cutting Style:
Cutting ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
$1,360 / set
1.35ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.35 cts
Measurements: 9.22x6.03x4.06mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Modified B...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.27ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 2.27 cts
Measurements: 12.03 x 8.08 x 4.22 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Modif...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.07ct Marquise Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.07 cts
Measurements: 11.39 x 5.14 x 2.82 mm
Shape: Marquise
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.67ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.67 cts (0.99ct and 0.68ct)
Measurements: 7.98 x 5.62 x 4.16 mm and 8.04 x 5.53 x 3.17 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style Crown...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.31ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 1.31 cts (0.61 ct/0.70 ct)
Measurements: 7.26 x 5.15 x 3.61 mm/7.90 x 5.20 x 3.18 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style:
Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.77ct Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 3.77 cts
Measurements: 9.82x9.24x5.73mm
Shape: Square
Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cut
Trans...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
5.25ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia F1/Minor
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 6224862669
Shape: Octagonal
Cutting Style: Step Cut
Cutting Style: Crown:
Cutting Styl...
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2010s Zambian Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.26 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
3.59 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
1.37 ct Pear Emerald GIA Certified Colombian
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 1206782548
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style: N/A
Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.01 Carat Intense Green Colombian Emerald - Muzo Cushion Cut Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.01-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent-Very Good
Color: Muzo Green
Measurements: 10.70mm x 9.08mm x 6.71mm
Geographic Origin: Co...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.04tcw 9x5.5 Muzo Green Matching Colombian Emeralds - Pear-Cut Loose Gems
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 2.04-tcw
Shape: Pear Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Vivid Muzo Green
Measurements: 9.19mm x 5.51mm x 3.78mm // 8.75mm x 5.22mm x 3.83m...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.49ct Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.49 cts
Measurements: 7.72 x 6.56 x 4.81 mm
Shape: Oval
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Modif...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.69ct Seafoam Green Emerald Cut Muzo Colombian Gem Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.69-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Light Green
Measurements: 10.7mm x 7.90mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Treatment: N...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.32 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.87 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2.41 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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1.84 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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1.65 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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3.23 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2.33 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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1.84 Ct Emerald Octagon Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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4.21 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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3.53 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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3.59 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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5.30 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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1.19 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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4.21 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.94 Ct 10x7.5 Green Colombian Oval Emerald Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 1.94-carats
Shape: Oval Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Good
Color: Green
Measurements: 10.15mm x 7.51mm x 4.53mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Treatment: ...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Creating Custom Jewelry? Find Loose Natural Emeralds and Other Loose Gemstones for Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary selection of emeralds and other loose gemstones to help you create your own custom jewelry.
Unless you're a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment, you're probably looking for loose gemstones because 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.
A piece of custom emerald jewelry, created by you, would certainly make a great gift.
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle.
Purchased at auction by Tiffany Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set it into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.”
According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
Find a collection of emeralds and other loose gemstones today on 1stDibs.