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1.59 Carat Grey Spinel Gemstone Heart Shape 8 x 7mm Loose Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
Presenting a 1.59 carat Grey Spinel gemstone! This gemstone's brilliance and clarity makes it a
Category
2010s American Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Fine 1.90ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.90ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone 7.8x6.7mm
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.19 in W 0.31 in D 0.27 in
Fine Green Colour Australian Sapphire 1.20ct Heart Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Green Colour Australian Sapphire 1.20ct Heart Cut Loose Gemstone 7.2x5.5mm
Natural Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Green Sapphire
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H 0.22 in W 0.29 in D 0.15 in
Opal Stone 17.23 Carat Heart Shape Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 17.23 Carat Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
2.00 Carat Heart Shaped Ruby, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This heart-shaped ruby weighs exactly 2.00 carats and has beautifully rich, saturated color! It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Ruby
Royal Blue Sapphire 1.58 Ct Heart Natural Heated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
, eye clean clarity and intricate heart shape to reveal a delightful natural sapphire from Ceylon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.29 in
Vivid Pink Sapphire 2.58 Ct Heart Natural Ceylon, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
Your heart will skip a beat with this over 2.5 carat heart shaped vivid pink sapphire beauty. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
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W 0.31 in D 0.21 in L 0.35 in
8.0 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Color Citrine Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Brazil
Color: Yellow Imperial
Shape: Heart
Certificate: On Demand
Month: November
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The Many Healing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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H 0.49 in W 0.51 in D 0.38 in L 0.49 in
19.24 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Heart Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
lively gemstone that brings a wondrous peace from within, and works well with the heart chakra. Morganite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Morganite
H 0.46 in W 0.71 in L 0.69 in
14.07 Carats Heart Shaped Red Loose Garnet Stone Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanian gemstone that captivates with its deep, rich red hue. This exquisite gem boasts a striking heart
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.66 in D 0.41 in L 0.6 in
6.00 Carats Heart Shaped Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Natural Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
example of nature's beauty encapsulated in a gemstone. Known for its vibrant hue and distinctive heart
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.42 in
5.15 carats Fine Quality Loose Sphene Stone Heart Shaped Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape heart
Cut Heart
The 5.15-carat Sphene stone, elegantly fashioned into a heart shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Beryl
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W 0.42 in D 0.26 in L 0.46 in
4.50 carats Fine Quality Loose Sphene Stone Heart Shaped Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.50 carats
Dim 11.4x10.2x6 mm
Clarity VVS
Origin Madagascar
Treatment None
Shape heart
Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Beryl
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W 0.41 in D 0.24 in L 0.45 in
Heart Shaped Rhodolite Loose Garnet Stone 3.50 Carats Natural Malawi Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean
Cut Mix Step cut
Behold the captivating allure of a 3.50-carat Heart Shaped Rhodolite Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.36 in D 0.23 in L 0.34 in
Silvery Gray Burmese Spinel 2.60 carats Heart Cut Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Spinel, a natural gemstone that weighs 2.60 carats and features a heart-cut, making it a rare and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.39 in D 0.17 in L 0.35 in
Heart-Shaped Russian Emerald Loose Gemstone 0.51 Carat
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstone would make a custom-made jewelry design. Perfect for a Ring or Pendant.
Shape - Heart-shaped
Category
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Fine 3.08ct Deep Blue Natural Sapphire Heart Cut Loose Rare Gemstone
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 3.08ct Deep Blue Natural Sapphire Heart Cut Loose Rare Gemstone 9.2x8mm
Natural Deep Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
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H 0.32 in W 0.37 in
2.69 Carats Loose Chrome Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart
Cut Heart
The exquisite Chrome Tourmaline is a natural African gemstone that captivates with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
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W 0.43 in D 0.19 in L 0.38 in
10.20 Carat Natural Emerald Heart Cabochon Sugarloaf Unique Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS
Emerald Weight: 10.20 CT
Measurements: 15.2 x 12.2 x 9 mm
Shape: Heart Cabochon
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Fine 3.13 Carat Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 3.13ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone 9x8mm VVS
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.21 in W 0.36 in D 0.32 in
11.40 Carat AAA Quality Heart Shape Loose Ametrine Gemstone from Bolivia
Located in Peshawar, PK
& Yellow
Clarity: Loupe Clean
Certificate: On Demand
Shape: Heart
For those born in the month of February
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine
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H 0.62 in W 0.66 in D 0.37 in L 0.62 in
26.60 Carats Heart Shaped Loose Red Garnet Lot Madagascar's Gemstone (In Box)
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstone that captivates with its deep, rich red hue. This exquisite gem boasts a striking heart-shaped cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.23 in D 0.15 in L 0.25 in
Fine Deep Green Colour Sapphire 1.26ct Heart Cut Rare Loose Gemstone 6.7x6.6mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Green Colour Sapphire 1.26ct Heart Cut Rare Loose Gemstone 6.7x6.6mm
Natural Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
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H 0.26 in W 0.27 in
Fine Vivid Green Colour Sapphire 0.79ct Heart Cut Loose Gemstone 6x4.8mm VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Green Colour Sapphire 0.79ct Heart Cut Loose Gemstone 6x4.8mm VVS
Natural Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Green Sapphire
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H 0.19 in W 0.24 in D 0.15 in
1.80 Carat Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstone Heart Shape from Afghan Mines
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 1.80 Carats
Dimensions : 7.6x7.7x5.4 Mm
Origin : Kunar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Huge Loose GIA certified heart brilliant diamond 4.57ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA certified diamond, stunning heart brilliant 4.57 carats!
Natural Diamond:
Color: Fancy Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Loose Diamond - Heart .63ct GIA K I1 Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat: .63ct
Cut: Heart
Color: K
Clarity: I1
Certified by: GIA
Report Number: 5222931626
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
1.25 Carat Loose Stone Emerald Heart Shape Brazil
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
Extremely nice color beautiful Emerald
💚 Heart shape.
Origin BRAZIL
Minor oil enhancement
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Aquamarine Heart Shape Gem 8.39 Carat Loose Stone
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Loose aquamarine in heart shape, mixed cut.
The aquamarine weights is 8.39 carats. Origin Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Loose Sapphire, Heart Cut 1.65 Carat Blue Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Weight: 1.65ct
Treatment: Heating
Cut: Heart
Color: Blue
Dimensions (mm): 7.67 x 8.03 x 3.68
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
GIA certified fancy light pink heart diamond loose 1.03ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural Color Diamond:
Color: Fancy Light Pink
Cut: Heart Brilliant
Carat: 1.03ct
Clarity: I1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond
3.95 Carats Natural Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rubellite
Weight: 3.95 Carats
Dimension: 10.3x9.1x5.6 Mm
Origin: Africa
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Rubelite
Peach Sapphire Oval Natural Unheated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
quality and clarity is a statement sapphire that will captivate your heart.
This peach sapphire is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
1.00 Carat Loose G / VS2 Heart Shaped Diamond GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
1.00 Carat Loose G / VS2 Heart Shaped Diamond GIA Certified
Diamond General Info
GIA Report Number
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Fine1.13ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 6.2x5.7mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine1.13ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 6.2x5.7mm
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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H 0.23 in W 0.25 in
Fine Deep Blue Australian Sapphire 2.31ct Heart Cut Rare Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Blue Australian Sapphire Gemstone.
2.31 Carat with a beautiful deep blue colour and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
Pink Sapphire 1.45 carat Heart Shape Unheated Gemstone
Located in Makola, LK
A Natural Ceylon Unheated Pink Sapphire with a dominant hue of Pink. Cut into a Heart shape, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
Fine 2.70ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.70ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 8.4x7.6mm VS
Fine Natural Rhodolite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.21 in W 0.34 in D 0.3 in
Fine 1.88ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 7.8x6.5mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.88ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 7.8x6.5mm
Fine Natural Rhodolite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.26 in W 0.31 in D 0.21 in
GRA Certified 1.17ct Blue Sapphire Untreated Heart Cut Loose Rare Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
GRA Certified 1.17ct Blue Sapphire Untreated Heart Cut Loose Rare Gem 7.1x6mm
GRA Certified
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Sapphire
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H 0.24 in W 0.28 in
2.33 Carat Deep Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem IF
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.33ct Deep Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 8.4x7.4mm IF
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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H 0.19 in W 0.34 in D 0.3 in
1.18ct Fine Deep Purple Sapphire Heart Cut Rare Loose Cut Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.18ct Fine Deep Purple Sapphire Heart Cut Rare Loose Cut Gem 6.8x5.3mm
Natural Deep Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
1.39ct Pear Pink Tourmaline Loose unset gemstone certified
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pink tourmaline,pear shape., certified!
NATURAL GEMSTONE(S): Tourmaline
Clarity/Color: Slightly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Heart Shaped Loose Tanzanite Set No Reviews 4.80 Carats '1.20 Carat Each'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Loose Tanzanite Set No reviews 4.80 carats (1.20 carat each) Tanzanite Gemstone Tanzanite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.27 in
Small 1.05 Carats Natural Loose Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garneg
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 6.4x6.9x3.6 Mm
Origin: Tanzania
Shape
Category
2010s Tanzanian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.28 in D 0.15 in L 0.26 in
17.70 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Heart Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
& Yellow
Shape: Heart
Treatment: Non
Certficate: On Demand
.
Ametrine is a unique and captivating gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Other
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W 0.73 in D 0.45 in L 0.71 in
10.70 Carat Adorable Loose Blue Topaz Heart Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Certificate: On Demand
Shape: Heart
Blue topaz is a stunning gemstone prized for its vibrant blue color and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
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W 0.54 in D 0.38 in L 0.49 in
1.01 Carat Loose F / VVS2 Heart Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Diamond General Info
Diamond Cut: Heart Brilliant
Measurements: 6.86 x 6.32 - 3.52 mm
GIA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
GIA Certified Heart 1.00 Total Carat Weight Natural Loose Yellow & Pink Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Report #5221690928 & #2225671201
GIA Certified Heart 1.00 Total Carat Weight F. Grayish
Category
2010s Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond
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W 0.2 in D 0.11 in L 0.19 in
Untreated Natural Sapphire 1.16ct Fine Green Blue Teal Heart Cut Loose Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Untreated Natural Sapphire 1.16ct Fine Green Blue Teal Heart Cut Loose Gem VS
Natural Untreated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
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H 0.23 in W 0.25 in D 0.18 in
5.90 Carat Sublime Quality Natural Loose Sphene Titanite Fire Effect Heart Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sphene
Weight: 5.90 Carats
Dimension: 10.2 x 11.4 x 7.5 Mm
Origin: Warsak Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Other
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W 0.45 in D 0.3 in L 0.4 in
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline
Weight: 1.45 Carats
Dimension: 6.1x5.9x5.5 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.24 in D 0.22 in L 0.25 in
4.80 Cts Natural Morganite Trillion Cut Loose Gemstone Jewellery
Located in New York, NY
lively gemstone that brings a wondrous peace from within, and works well with the heart chakra. Morganite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Morganite
27.46 Carat Natural Arizona Turquoise Owl Carving Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
loose gemstone that can be made into a bespoke pendant necklace or a brooch.
*One of a kind intricate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Turquoise
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Shape Pink Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 2.40 Carats
Dimensions : 8.2x7.8x5.5 Mm
Origin : Kunar
Category
Antique 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
58.20 Carats Heart Tourmaline Layout Suite Faceted cutstones Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Tourmaline
Weight- 58.20 Carats
Shape - Heart
Pieces - 50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Heart Shaped Blue Tanzanite Stone Pair 2.35 carats Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean
Shape Heart
Cut Heart
Introducing an exquisite pair of Heart Shaped Blue Tanzanite Stones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
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W 0.27 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
Purplish Blue Tanzanite Heart Shaped 1.30 Cts Tanzanite Gemstone from Tanzania
Located in Bangkok, TH
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GEMSTONE TYPE: Purplish Blue Tanzanite Heart Shaped
WEIGHT: 1.30 carats
DIMENSIONS: 6.8 x 6.7 x 4.7mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
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W 0.27 in D 0.19 in L 0.27 in
Adorable 5.25 Carats Natural Loose Heart Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 5.25 Carats
Dimension: 11.7 x 12.1 x 7.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
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W 0.48 in D 0.3 in L 0.47 in
Natural Spessartite Orange Garnet Stones Lot Loose Gemstone From Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
loose gemstones showcases the intense orange hue characteristic of spessartite garnets, evoking the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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Loose Heart Gemstones For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of loose heart gemstones. Pieces in our collection of loose heart gemstones made by Artisan jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Gems and Jewels UK and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Sapphire versions from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many heart cut loose heart gemstones for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of loose heart gemstones, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Loose Heart Gemstones?
On average, loose heart gemstones at 1stDibs sell for $867, while they’re typically $218 on the low end and $95,000 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.
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