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Natural 1.53ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.53ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval 6.1x7.6mm Loose Gem Natural Loose Rhodolite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

2.12ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.12ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.7x6.7mm VVS Fine Natural
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.93ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem IF
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.93ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem IF 8x6.4mm Fine Loose Rhodolite
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.80 Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.80 Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.7x6.3mm VVS Fine Loose Rhodolite
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.51ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.51ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.6x6.2mm VVS Fine Loose
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.37ct Vivid Pink Purple Violet Natural Spinel Oval Cut Loose Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.37ct Vivid Pink Purple Violet Natural Spinel Oval Cut 7.2x5.4mm Loose Gem VS Natural Pink Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

2.32ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Rare Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.32ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Rare Loose Gem 8.4x6.8mm VVS Natural Vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 2.45ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Cut 7.8mm Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.45ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Cut 7.8mm Loose Gem Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 2.80ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Cut 7.5mm Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.80ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Round Diamond Cut 7.5mm Loose Gem Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 2.01ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut 8.2x6.6mm Loose Gem IF
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.01ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut 8.2x6.6mm Loose Gem IF Fine Natural VIVID
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Purple Pink Sapphire, No Heat, Certified Gem, 4, 46 Ct., Loose Gemstone
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
exclusive collection. This beautiful gem has a intense purple-pink color and a great fire. Cutting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

Fine Vivid Pink Purple Tourmaline 3.23ct Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Pink Purple Tourmaline 3.23ct Oval Cut Loose Gem 10 x 8.3mm Fine Pink Purple Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Unheated 3.11 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inclusions that do not detract from the brilliance or life of this gem. This pink sapphire is perfect for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

10.90 Carat Parti-Color Purple Pink Tourmaline, Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in clean medium purple hues. This crystalline parti-color purple and pink tourmaline emerald-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.50ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Fancy Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.50ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Fancy Oval Cut Loose Gem 8.8 x 6.3mm Natural Rhodolite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine Vivid Purple Pink Spinel 1.39ct Custom Cushion Cut Rare Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Purple Pink Spinel 1.39ct Custom Cushion Cut 6.5x6.4mm Rare Loose Gem Natural Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones

1.63ct Vivid Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose VVS Gem 7.4x6.5mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.63ct Vivid Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose VVS Gem 7.4x6.5mm Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

2.17ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.17ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 8x7mm VVS Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Unheated 10.21 Carat Pink Purple Spinel, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified ...A
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 10.21 carat unheated, rosy purple spinel is a rare find! It is a highly saturated, perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

1.89 Carat Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.89ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 7.2x6.6mm VS Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Unheated 9.26 Carat Purple Pink Spinel Cushion, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified .A
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unheated, purplish-pink spinel will lift your spirits! Accompanied by Gemological Institute of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Pink Violet Sapphire, Faceted Gem, 3, 04 Ct., Loose Gemstone, no treatments
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
. This beautiful gem has a soft pink-violet color and a great fire. Cutting, proportion and cleaness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

1.65 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Shape Purple Tourmaline Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Purple Tourmaline Weight: 1.65 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 6.4 x 4.4 Mm Origin: Africa Colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Tourmaline

Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet 1.0 Carat Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Garnet Weight: 1 Carat Dimension: 5.9x5.5x3.4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Octagon Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 6.8x5.6mm Loose Gemstone Natural Fine Purple
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

GIA Certified 5.94 Carat Oval Shape Natural Pink Purple Sapphire Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA certified 5.94 carat oval shape natural pink purple sapphire is a truly breathtaking loose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

Purplish Pink Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.60 Carats Spinel Gem Pink Spinel Purple
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Purplish Pink Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.60 Carats Spinel Gem Pink Spinel Purple Spinal Jewellery Spinel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion 8.7x7mm Loose Gemstone Natural Loose
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

4.15 Carats Asscher Cut Soft Pink Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
structure. Its appeal lies in the range of pink hues it exhibits, sometimes accompanied by hints of purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.73ct Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cut Transparency: Transparent Color: Purple-Pink RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

1.73ct Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
1.73ct Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
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W 0.26 in D 0.19 in L 0.23 in
2.16 Carat Octagonal Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Pavilion: Transparency: Transparent Color: Purple-Pink RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety
Category

2010s Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

1.13 Carat Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
gem any Ring/ Pendant/ Necklace that you like in any metal within 4-6 days. Please watch the video
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

GIA Certified 2.67 Carats Purple-Pink Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
geometric step cuts. Its unique Purple-Pink color, coupled with very eye-clean clarity, ensures a vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

GIA Certified 2.67 Carats Purple-Pink Sapphire
GIA Certified 2.67 Carats Purple-Pink Sapphire
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W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.31 in
1.75 Cts Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem From Tanzania Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
celebrated for its captivating pink to reddish-purple hues. Its name is derived from the Greek word "rhodon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Huge 27.01 Carat Natural Loose Spodumene Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
-quality spodumene, known as kunzite (pink to purple) and hiddenite (green), and industrial spodumene used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

0.63ct Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire from Madagascar Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification Colour: Purple-Pink Hue: Purple-Pink Tone: 6
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

0.63ct Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire from Madagascar Unheated
0.63ct Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire from Madagascar Unheated
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W 0.22 in D 0.11 in L 0.19 in
Certified Natural 1.10 Carat Loose Sapphire Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
to blue; they occur in a spectrum of colors, including pink, yellow, green, purple, and even
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Sapphire

3.00 Carat Natural Loose Parti Sapphire Cushion Gem For Engagement Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
to blue; they occur in a spectrum of colors, including pink, yellow, green, purple, and even
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Sapphire

1.73 Carat Cushion Purple-Pink Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cut Transparency: Transparent Color: Purple-Pink RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

1.75ct Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Transparency: Transparent Color: Pink-Purple RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Natural Sapphire
Category

2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

Pinkish Purple Spinel Gemstone 1.41 Carats Certified Loose Spinel for Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carats Certified Loose Spinel For Ring Burma Spinel Spinel Gem Pink Spinel Purple Spinel Synthetic Spinel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

1.75 Carat Oval Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Pakistan / Kashmir
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Transparency: Transparent Color: Pink-Purple RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Natural Sapphire
Category

2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

1.06ct Oval Vivid Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Step Cut Transparency: Transparent Color: Pink-Purple RESULTS Species: Natural Corundum Variety
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

1.06ct Oval Vivid Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
1.06ct Oval Vivid Pink-Purple Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
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W 0.27 in D 0.15 in L 0.22 in
5.35 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Included Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 5.35 Carats Dimension: 10.5x9x7.2 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.21ct Cushion Purple-Pink Spinel GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cut Transparency: Transparent Colour: Purple-Pink RESULTS Species: Natural Spinel Variety
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

5.21ct Cushion Purple-Pink Spinel GIA Certified  Unheated
5.21ct Cushion Purple-Pink Spinel GIA Certified  Unheated
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W 0.47 in D 0.27 in L 0.35 in
2.09ct Oval Pink-Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
naked/unaided eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification. Colour: Pink-Purple Hue: pink
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

2.09ct Oval Pink-Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
2.09ct Oval Pink-Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
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W 0.34 in D 0.2 in L 0.25 in
3.07ct Pear Pink-Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification. Colour: Pink-Purple Hue: pink Purple Tone: 6
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

3.07ct Pear Pink-Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
3.07ct Pear Pink-Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
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W 0.44 in D 0.21 in L 0.33 in
1.35 Carat Purple Sapphire GIA Certificate
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1.35 Carat Pink-Purple GIA Certified Natural Sapphire was hand-selected by our experts for its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

1.07ct Emerald Cut Pink & Purple Bi-Colour Tourmaline from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
naked/unaided eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification Colour: Pink & Purple Hue: Pink
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.95ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Pink-Purple Spinel GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Pink-Purple RESULTS Species: Natural Spinel Variety: Geographic Origin
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2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

2.5ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Pink-Purple Spinel GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Pink-Purple RESULTS Species: Natural Spinel Variety: Geographic Origin
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

1.48ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple-Pink Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Purple-Pink Hue: purple Pink Tone: 5 Medium Saturation: 5-6 Strong-Vivid Species: Spinel Variety
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

0.85ct Round Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Translucent Clarity: N/A Colour: Yellowish Green changing to Pink-Purple Hue: Yellowish Green to
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2010s Indian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.94ct Round Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Translucent Clarity: N/A Colour: Yellowish Green changing to Pink-Purple Hue: Yellowish Green to
Category

2010s Indian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.64ct Oval Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from I
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Translucent Clarity: N/A Colour: Yellowish Green changing to Pink-Purple Hue: Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple
Category

2010s Indian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

1.07ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from Madagascar, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification Colour: Purple Hue: Pink-Purple Tone: 5-6
Category

2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire

1.07ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from Madagascar, Unheated
1.07ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from Madagascar, Unheated
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W 0.25 in D 0.14 in L 0.23 in
0.97ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Pink-Purple Tone: 5-6 Medium Dark Saturation: 5 Strong Species: Corundum Variety: Sapphire Treatment
Category

2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire

0.97ct Cushion Purple  Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
0.97ct Cushion Purple  Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
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W 0.24 in D 0.13 in L 0.22 in
1.22ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
naked/unaided eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification Colour: Purple Hue: Pink-Purple
Category

2010s North African Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

1.22ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
1.22ct Cushion Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
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W 0.28 in D 0.14 in L 0.23 in
0.8ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Pink-Purple Tone: 5-6 Medium Dark Saturation: 5 Strong Species: Corundum Variety: Sapphire Treatment
Category

2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire

0.8ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
0.8ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
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W 0.24 in D 0.12 in L 0.17 in
0.95ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Pink-Purple Tone: 5-6 Medium Dark Saturation: 5 Strong Species: Corundum Variety: Sapphire Treatment
Category

2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire

0.95ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
0.95ct Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire from East Africa, Unheated
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W 0.26 in D 0.11 in L 0.19 in
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Loose Gems Purple Pink For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact loose gems purple pink you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 142 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a loose gems purple pink from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A loose gems purple pink from Gems and Jewels UK, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Emeralds Maravellous — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A loose gems purple pink of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring sapphire, from our inventory of 45, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a loose gems purple pink, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Loose Gems Purple Pink?

Prices for a loose gems purple pink can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $45 and can go as high as $4,000,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $600.

Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You

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.