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6.65 Carats Asscher Cut Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 6.65 Carats Dimension: 10.8x10.3x7.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.65 Carats Asscher Cut Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gem
6.65 Carats Asscher Cut Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gem
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W 0.41 in D 0.32 in L 0.43 in
6.25 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.25 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 10 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Amethyst Necklace Ring Gem 83.27 Carat Asscher Cut Brazilian Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 83.27 carat Brazilian Amethyst square octagon Asscher cut gem, offered loose to an avid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

26.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 26.00 Carats Dimension: 16.7 x 15.4 x 12 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Tourmaline Earrings Gemstone Pair 11.26 Carat Unset Asscher Cut Loose Gems
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb pair of light bluish green, "loupe clean", Tourmaline gem square octagons, weighing a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.20 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 7.8 x 7.8 x 6.5 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

14.05 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 13.6 x 11.3 x 9.8 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

7.40 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 10.6 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

12.25 Carat loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 12.25 Carats Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Topaz

Orange Fanta 3.45 Carats Loose Madeira Citrine Asscher Cut Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mandarin Citrine Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 8.9x8.8x7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine, Mandarin Garnet

Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Jewelry Gem 24.20 Carat Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Asscher Cut Color: Mintgreen Certificate: On Demand Basically, mint
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem From Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Topaz Weight: 3.90 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 8.8 x 5.9 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

14.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 14.65 Carats Dimension: 13.2 x 13.1 x 9.7 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

4.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 4.65 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Topaz

Pretty 5.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Trystine Asscher Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 5.95 Carat Dimension: 11.5 x 10.1 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Asscher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 12.35 Carats Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 12.35 Carats Dimension: 13.3x13.3x9.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.50 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Kunzite Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 10.4 x 7.9 Mm Colour: Pale Pink Origin: Kunar
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Kunzite

Asscher Cut 4.30 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Square Shape Gems For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.30 Carat Dimension: 10.3 x 9.8 x 6.8 Mm Colour : Blue and white Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

Amazing 4.15 Carats Natural Loose Unheated Aquamarine Asscher Cut Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.15 Carat Dimension: 10 x 9.8 x 6.6 Mm Colour : Blue and white Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

4.15 Carats Asscher Cut Soft Pink Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 9.5x9.5x6.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Square
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.25 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 9.4 x 6.4Mm Colour: Light Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Glamorous Loose 13.10 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 13.10 Carats Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.2 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Topaz

2.54 Ct Pink Sapphire Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
as a loose gemstone & matching your gem with our ready selection of beautiful ring styles in the
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

2.54 Ct Pink Sapphire Asscher Loose Gemstone
2.54 Ct Pink Sapphire Asscher Loose Gemstone
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W 0.3 in D 0.19 in L 0.3 in
Authentic Aquamarine Gemstones 3.15 carats Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Discover a stunning collection of authentic Aquamarine gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

39.70 Carats Natural Earth Mine Loose Amethyst Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 39.70 Carats Dimension: 19.1x19.3x16 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

1.30 Carats Green Loose Peridot Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Octagon Cut Asscher Behold the mesmerizing beauty of a 1.30 carat Green Peridot Stone, expertly
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

0.91 Carat Precisely Cut Asscher Silver Spinel Solitaire Ring Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
spinel, however, has always been a rare and beautiful gem. As more information comes to light about the
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

Asscher Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Square Shape 3.60 Carats From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 3.60 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Beauteous 1.10 Carats Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.10 Carats Dimension: 5.9x5.7x4.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.50 carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Octagon Cut Asscher Cut The exquisite 2.50-carat Vivid Red Garnet Stone, cut into an Asscher shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

8.65 Carats Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gemstone Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 8.65 Carats Dimension: 12.2x12.1x8.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

12.10cts Natural Loose Peach Morganite Gemstone Asscher Cut for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clarity : SI Shape: Asscher Cut Color: Peach Certificate: On Demand Morganite is believed to bring
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Morganite

2.75 Carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon Cut Asscher Behold the exquisite allure of this 2.75 carat Vivid Red Garnet Stone, fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones

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Garnet

2.05 Carats Pink Loose Garnet Stone Step Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon Cut fancy Asscher Crafted with precision and beauty, this exquisite Pink Garnet Stone boasts
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Stunning 7.35 Carats Perfect Square Asscher Cut Loose Citrine Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape: Square Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Customer Demand Citrine is a captivating gemstone known for
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem 1.50 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

12.02 Carats Pink Kunzite Asscher Natural Cut Stone For Fine Gem Jewellery
Located in Jaipur, RJ
eye-catching jewelry. 12.02 Carats Pink Kunzite Natural Cut Stone For Fine Gem Jewellery Weight: 12.02
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Kunzite

Top Quality 24.15 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Lagoon Shade Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 24.15 Carats Dimension: 16.8x16.8x11.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

11.50 Carat Enchanting Elegance Stunning Asscher Cut Green Amethyst Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Emerald Cut/Facet: Asscher Color: Green Certificate: On Demand Green amethyst, also known as
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Purple Cut Spinel Gem 1.20 CTS Brilliant Asscher Cut Spinel for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Purple Cut Spinel Gem, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality, 1.20
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

True Luxury Swiss Blue Topaz 12.80 carats Asscher Cut Natural Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Elevate your jewelry collection with the timeless beauty of
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

Natural Pink Sapphire Bracelets 3 sets asscher cut stone For Fine Jewelry gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Pink Sapphire 3 Set For Bracelets asscher cutstone For Fine Jewellery gem Size & Weight : 3.00 MM
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2010s Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

Brilliance of Swiss Blue Topaz 4.60 carats Asscher Cut Natural Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Elevate your jewelry collection with the timeless beauty of
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

9.40 Carats Natural Loose Imperial Golden Topaz Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 9.40 Carats Dimension: 12.9x10.3x7.9 Mm Origin: Skardu Pakistan Shape: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

9.40 Carats Natural Loose Imperial Golden Topaz Ring Gem
9.40 Carats Natural Loose Imperial Golden Topaz Ring Gem
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W 0.41 in D 0.32 in L 0.51 in
1.76ct Asscher Green Tourmaline from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Tourmaline Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.76 cts Measurements: 7.38 x 7.40 x
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2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.76ct Asscher Green Tourmaline from Brazil
1.76ct Asscher Green Tourmaline from Brazil
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W 0.3 in D 0.2 in L 0.3 in
2.43ct Asscher Blue Zircon from Cambodia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Zircon Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.43 cts Measurements: 7.12 x 7.08 x
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2010s Cambodian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Zircon

2.43ct Asscher  Blue Zircon from Cambodia
2.43ct Asscher  Blue Zircon from Cambodia
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W 0.29 in D 0.19 in L 0.28 in
0.8ct Pair Asscher Green Tourmaline from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Tourmaline Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.8 cts 0.40/0.40 Measurements: 4.47
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2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

0.8ct Pair Asscher Green Tourmaline from Brazil
0.8ct Pair Asscher Green Tourmaline from Brazil
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W 0.18 in D 0.12 in L 0.18 in
Loupe clean 17.30 cts Ametrine asscher Faceted Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone Natural Ametrine Clarity : Loupe Clean Shape : Radiant Size : 15x15x12 mm Weight : 17.30 Carats Origin : Bolivia Treatment : None .
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21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Other

1.44ct Pair Asscher Blue Tourmaline from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Tourmaline Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.44 cts 0.71/0.73 Measurements
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.44ct Pair Asscher Blue Tourmaline from Brazil
1.44ct Pair Asscher Blue Tourmaline from Brazil
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W 0.21 in D 0.16 in L 0.21 in
London Blue Topaz Asscher Cut 16.60 Carats
Located in Bangkok, TH
London Blue Topaz Asscher Cut of 16.60 carats from Madagascar has a wonderful cut in a Square shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

London Blue Topaz Asscher Cut 16.60 Carats
London Blue Topaz Asscher Cut 16.60 Carats
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W 0.54 in D 0.41 in L 0.54 in
1pc Dazzling 3 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
This sparkling asscher cut diamond is a truly remarkable gem. With a carat weight of 3 carats, it
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2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.18ct Pair Asscher Cut Green Tourmaline from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Tourmaline Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.18 cts (0.57ct/0.61ct
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.18ct Pair Asscher Cut Green Tourmaline from Brazil
1.18ct Pair Asscher Cut Green Tourmaline from Brazil
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W 0.2 in D 0.15 in L 0.2 in
1.65 Carats Purplish Red Tourmaline Pair Asscher Cut Natural Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon Cut Asscher This stunning pair of Purplish Red Asscher Cut Natural Nigerian Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Glam of Purple Amethyst 7.80 carats Asscher Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
(Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Discover the mesmerizing allure of this exquisite 7.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

1.60 Carat Asscher Cut White Near Colorless Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Asscher shape 1.60-carat Natural White Near Colorless GIA certificate number: 2205624597 has
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Rare Pale Purple Natural Amethyst Gemstone, 24.70 Ct Asscher Cut for Pendant etc
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Amethyst PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 24.70 Carats SHAPE: Asscher Cut SIZE (MM): 17.69 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Purple Cut Spinel Gem 1.20 Carats Spinel Gemstones Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Asscher Cut ORIGIN Burma TREATMENT None CERTIFICATE available Natural Purple Cut Spinel Gem 1.20 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

3.77 Cts Natural Blue Tanzanite, Octagon Shape, Asher Cut, Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
gemstones in the world. Get this beautiful gem to grace your collection with charm and shine. Tanzanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Fabulous Apple Green Loose Peridot 4.05 Carats Peridot Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fabulous Apple Green Loose Peridot of 4.05 carats from Pakistan has a wonderful cut in a Octagon
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Greenish Blue Fancy Cut Tourmaline Gem 1.65 Carats Tourmaline Stone For Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Greenish Blue Fancy Cut Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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Asscher Loose Gems For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of asscher loose gems for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 10k gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 6 vintage examples as well as 99 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. modern and contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to asscher loose gems. Merkaba, Tamir and Gems and Jewels UK each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but tourmaline versions, from our inventory of 29, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for asscher cut asscher loose gems and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and octagon cut alternatives. When shopping our range of asscher loose gems, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Asscher Loose Gems?

On average, asscher loose gems at 1stDibs sell for $380, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $295,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.