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Gemstone: Emerald
2.41 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.42 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA certified 1.34 ct Emerald Shape Natural Fancy Orangy Brown Diamond
Located in Dubai, UAE
We are natural diamond production company located in Dubai. Weight: 1.34ct Shape: Emerald Color: Brown Intensity: Fancy Overtone: Orangy Clarity: I2 Polish: Very Good Symm: Good Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald

1.91 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.07 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.91 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.15 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.09 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.94 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.15 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. All our gemstones are natural & genuine. Certification can be provided on request at a n...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

certified 10.35 carats colombian emerald cushion 3 pieces cut stone set gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
certified 10.35 carats colombian emerald 3 pieces cut stone set for jewelry gem Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 10.35 carats Shape - cushion Size - 10x10x7 To 10x10x5 MM Quantity - 3 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.03 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Emerald cut diamond i1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Emerald ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy Light Yellow ➛ Carat: 1.03 ➛ Clarity: I1 ➛ GIA Certified ^FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND^...
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2010s Asian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Emerald

11.50 Carats Zambian Emerald Shield Pair Top Quality For Earrings Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
11.50 Carats Zambian Emerald Shield Pair Top Quality For Earrings Natural Gem Weight: 11.50 Carats Size: 16x9 MM Pieces: 2 Shape: Fancy Shield
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Natural Pastel Green Emerald Stone 1.95 Carats Gemstone for Jewelry Making
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Light Green Emerald Gemstone, Available For Sale At wholesale Price Natural High Quality, 1.95 Carats Loose Emerald From Afghanistan. Product Information: GEMSTONE TYPE: Natural Pastel Green Emerald Stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.02ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 5231220855 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Cutting Style: Cro...
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2010s Sri Lankan Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.92ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2231220827 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Cutting Style: Cro...
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2010s Sri Lankan Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.0 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set Weight: 2.0 Carat Sizes: 0.70 , 0.60 , 0.50 , 0.20 Carat Origin: Swat, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Emerald, with its lush green hue, has capti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

5.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 5.70 Carat Dimension: 13.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 Mm Origin: Swat, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Emerald, with its lush green hue, has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

11.28 Carats Colombian Emerald Round Cut stone natural gemstones origin Colombia
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 11.28 carats Shape - Round Size - 3 To 8 MM Quantity - 28 Piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

23.14 Carats Colombian Top Emerald Carved Pear Cabochon Layout Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
23.14 Carats Colombian Top Emerald Carved Pear Cabochon Layout Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 23.14 carats Shape - Carved Cabochon Pear Size - 5.5 x 7.5 To 9x15 MM Quan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.55 Carat Amazing Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set Weight: 1.55 Carat Sizes: 0.70 , 0.45 , 0.40 Carat Origin: Swat, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Emerald, with its lush green hue, has captivat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

19.60 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
This superb loose emerald boasts a remarkable 19.60 carats and features a stunning cushion cut, measuring 6.20 x 5.80 mm. With its deep color and intense green hue, this natural eart...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

15.50 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting this superb loose emerald, boasting a remarkable weight of 15.50 carats and measuring 3.40 x 8.80 mm. Its deep color and shine, along with its strong green hue, make it a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

5.04 carats colombian emerald round cutstone pair set for fine jewelry natural
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.04 carats Colombian emerald round cut stone pair set for fine jewelry natural Gemstone - Emerald Weight - pair - 3.52 carats / 2 pieces - 8 mm single pieces - 1.52 / 1 piece - 7...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

26.34 carats Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Stone Top Quality Layout Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
26.34 carats Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Stone Top Quality Layout Natural Gem Weight: 26.34 Carats Size: 6x5 to 7x12 MM Pieces: 17 Shape: pear cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

72.50 carats Zambian Emerald Shield Pair cabochon Layout Jewelry Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
72.50 carats Zambian Emerald Shield Pair cabochon stone for fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight: 72.50 Carats Size: 7x4 To 18x11 MM Pieces: 22 Shape: Shield
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Lovely Green Emerald for Ring 1.50 Ct Afghan Emerald Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely Green Emerald For Ring, Available For Sale At wholesale Price Natural High Quality, 1.50 Carats Natural Emerald From Afghanistan. Product Information: GEMSTONE TYPE: Lovely G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

60.23 Carats Top Colombian Emerald Carved Cabochon For Jewelry Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
60.23 Carats Top Colombian Emerald Carved Cabochon For Jewelry Natural Gems Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 60.23 carats Shape - Carved Cabochon Quantity - 12 Pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

47.32 Carats Colombian Emerald Carved Cabochon & Round Layout Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
47.32 Carats Colombian Emerald Carved Cabochon & Round Layout Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 47.32 carats Shape - Carved Cabochon & Round Size - 6x8 To 11x13 Quantity -...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.50 Carat Faint Yellow Green, Emerald cut diamond VS2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Emerald ➛ Colour Grade: Faint Yellow Green ➛ Carat: 0.50 ➛ Clarity: Vs2 ➛ GIA Certified ^FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND...
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2010s Asian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Emerald

Natural Transparent Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 8.6x7.1x5 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Mine Shape: Pear Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand . Wearing an emera...
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Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.02ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.02 cts Measurements: 7.70 x 5.96 x 4.33 mm Shape: Octagonal/Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut Cu...
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2010s Sri Lankan Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.09 Carat Round Zambian Emerald Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning 1.09 Carat Emerald stone that is a gorgeous shade of vivid green and originates from Zambia. It is completely natural and of good quality. The emerald piece is cut into pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.56ct Rare natural red emerald red beryl bixbite certified
Located in bangkok, TH
Name: red beryl emerald bixbite weight: 0.56ct size: 5.26*4.85*2.58mm origin: American color: red purple clarity: face clean (backside a little flaw at surface not inside ) certif...
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2010s Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Beryl, Emerald

0.95 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 0.95 Carats Dimension: 9 x 5.4 x 3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Swat, Pakistan Treatment: Non Shape: Oval Emerald, the radiant green gemstone of the beryl m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 1.31 and Blue Sapphire Cts 2.16 and Emerald Cts 0.92 Loose
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With an overall weight of 4.39 carats, this magnificent set includes a gorgeous 2.16 cts. blue sapphire, 0.92 cts. emerald, and 1.31 cts. ruby, all perfectly cut in an emerald cut. ...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald

Carved Emerald Jesus Christ Cts 60.84
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisitely carved emerald, weighing a remarkable 60.84 carats, beautifully captures the image of Jesus Christ. Originating from the verdant landscapes of Colombia, South America. It is a holy gemstone that stands for salvation, hope, and faith and is a powerful reminder of God's unfailing love and grace. The Carved Emerald Jesus...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Natural Sandawana Emerald Octagon Cut Certified Gemstone 1.51 Cts Green Emerald.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Sandawana Emerald Octagon Cut Certified Gemstone 1.51 Cts Green Emerald. Certification: IGITL / IGI. Size: 6.50x5.70x4.50mm Approx Gemstone Clarity Grade: Moderately Include...
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2010s Zimbabwean Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Natural Oval Cut Sandawana Emerald Certified 2.45Cts Emerald Loose Gemstone.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Oval Cut Sandawana Emerald Certified 2.45Cts Emerald Loose Gemstone. Size: 10.10x7.60x4.90mm Approx Gemstone Clarity Grade: Moderately Included Country of Origin: Sandawana
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2010s Zimbabwean Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.00 Carat Non-Certified Natural Diamond Oval Brilliant Cut L Color For Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
1.00 Carat Non-Certified Diamond Oval Brilliant Cut L Color For Top Fine Jewelry Weight : 1.00 Carats Color : L Clarity : SI Quantity : 1 Cut : Oval Brilliant Size : 7x5 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Emerald

Natural Certified Sandawana Emerald Oval Cut 1.30 Cts Oval Loose Emerald.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Certified Sandawana Emerald Oval Cut 1.30 Cts Oval Loose Emerald. Certification: IGITL / IGI. Size: 7.88x6.28x3.87mm Approx Gemstone Clarity Grade: Moderately Included Total...
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2010s Zimbabwean Aesthetic Movement Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Rare gemstone red beryl red emerald bixbite cabochon 0.27ct certified Guild
Located in bangkok, TH
RE03 Name: red beryl red emerald cabochon weight: 0.27ct origin: American color: red clarity: eye clean ( only backside whiteness red ) No black spot , no crack , no invisible ...
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2010s Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Beryl, Emerald

0.73ct Rectangular/Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.73 cts Measurements: 5.53 x 4.94 x 4.06 mm Shape: Rectangular/Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Emerald Cut Cutting Styl...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.5ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2231190428 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.56ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6234190407 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.73ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6237190399 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

4.39ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2235191081 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.92ct Rectangular/Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.92 cts Measurements: 6.13 x 5.40 x 3.71 mm Shape: Rectangular/Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Emerald Cut Cutting Styl...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.9ct Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6234190402 Shape: Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: C...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

7.54ct Oval Cabochon Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6234191085 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting Style: ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

3.3ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6234190436 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.86ct Pear Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 1236190409 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.42ct Pear Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2235190418 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut Cutting Style: Crown: C...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.1ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2231190414 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.85ct Hexagonal Cabochon Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6237190396 Shape: Hexagonal Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.01ct Marquise Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.01 cts Measurements: 9.27 x 5.25 x 4.40 mm Shape: Marquise Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: S...
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2010s Unknown Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1ct Rectangular Cushion Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1 cts Measurements: 7.09 x 4.88 x 3.79 mm Shape: Rectangular Cushion Cutting Style Crown: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Pavil...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

3.08ct Oval Cabochon Green Trapiche Emerald from Muzo Mine, Colombia Pair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Trapiche Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 3.08 cts Measurements: 7.98 x 6.80 x 3.41 mm, 8.57 x 6.85 x 2.71 mm Shape: Oval Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: ...
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2010s Colombian 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. 

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