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Lovely Natural Loose Garnet Gemstone 1.55 Carats
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely Natural Loose Garnet Gemstone, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Stunning Red Loose Garnet Gemstone 2.20 Carats Malawi Garnet Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Red Loose Garnet Gemstone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Spessartite Loose Garnet Gemstone 1.65 Carats Namibia Garnet for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Spessartite Loose Garnet Gemstone of 1.65 carats from Namibia has a wonderful cut in a Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Hot Pink Garnet 2.25 carat Square cut Natural Madagascar's Loose Garnet Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Loose Gemstone Garnet Gemstone
Weight 2.25 carats
Dimensions 7.1 x 7.0 x 4.5 mm
Origin Madagascar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 2.76 in D 1.78 in L 2.8 in
Bright Red Garnet Loose Gemstone 2.95 Carats Pear Garnet Faceted Garnet Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bright Red Garnet Loose Gemstone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality, 2.95
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Malawi Loose Garnet 1.90 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Malawi Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats loose garnet gemstone from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME Natural Malawi Loose Garnet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.25 in D 0.19 in L 0.29 in
Fantastic Natural Pinkish Red Garnet Gemstone 1.70 Carats Fine Jewelry Garnet
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality, 1.70 carats loose garnet gemstone from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME: Fantastic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Gorgeous Hot Red Rhodolite Garnet 3.15 Carats Loose Garnet Gems from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Bright Red Loose Garnet Gemstone
WEIGHT: 3.15 carats
DIMENSIONS: 8.9 x 7.6 x 5.5mm
ORIGIN: Africa
CLARITY
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Soft Red Malawi Garnet Stone Jewelry 1.45 Carats Garnet Stone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
, 1.45 carats loose garnet gemstone from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME Soft Red Malawi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.24 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
2.77 Carat Oval Mandarin Garnet, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant Mandarin orange colored garnet is absolutely beautiful! The unusual checkerboard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Rhodolite Garnet Gem 7.76 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Top quality 7.76 carat Rhodolite Garnet gem, offered loose to a gemstone connoisseur.
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Pink Garnet Ring Gemstone 4.25 Carat Loose Gemstone Ceylon Origin
Located in Makola, LK
Natural Pink Garnet 4.25 Carats, come with a pretty Pink color and luster and perfect cut, unheated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.44 in D 0.31 in L 0.56 in
3.84 Carat Spessartite Garnet Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fiery spessartine garnet has a beautifully vivid and intense medium orange color! Measuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Malaya Garnet Gem 4.02 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Intense reddish orange 4.02 carat Malaya Garnet gem, offered loose to a classy lady or gentleman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Other
1.42 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
garnets can. This gemstone is a stunning shade of medium green, resembling a fine emerald, but with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Tsavorite
2.26 Carat Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Octagon, Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lively orange spessartite garnet has beautiful color! The unusual modified brilliant facets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
2.46 Carat Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Oval, Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brilliant spessartite garnet has a beautiful electric orange color! Measuring 8.26 x 7.14 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
1.62 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Cushion, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty tsavorite garnet is so bright and lively! The perfect shade of spring green, this gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Tsavorite
Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone Pair of 10.39 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Striking pair of Rhodolite Garnet oval gems, weighing a total of 10.39 carats, offered loose for an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
0.66 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are highly valued for
Category
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Demantoid Garnet Gem 0.95 Carat Russia Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and exclusive 0.95 carat Russian Demantoid Garnet gem, offered loose to an avid gem collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Other
Grossular Garnet 3.53 Carat Pear Shape Gem Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 3.53 carat Grossular Garnet pear shape gem offered loose to someone special.
Returns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Other
Demantoid Garnet Gem 0.86 Carat Round Russia Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb 0.86 carat Russian Demantoid Garnet round gem, offered loose to sophisticated gem collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Other
Spessartite Garnet Ring Gem 11.09 Carat Unmounted Oval Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 11.09 carat Spessartite Garnet (Mandarin Garnet) oval gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
7.40 Carat Burgundy Rhodolite Garnet Cushion, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This richly colored rhodolite garnet has beautiful a deep burgundy hue and is a lovely rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural Purplish Red Garnet Gemstone 1.50 CT Malawi Loose Garnet For Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Purplish Red Garnet Gemstone, Available For Sale at Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Imperial Bright Red Garnet Gemstone Sparkling Loose Garnet For Earrings 4.45 CTS
Located in Bangkok, TH
Imperial Bright Red Garnet Gemstone, Available For Sale At whole Sale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.32 in L 0.32 in
Mandarin Garnet Ring Gem 2.59 Carat Unmounted Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2.59 carat Mandarin Garnet Trillion gem, offered loose to a gem lover.
Mandarin Garnet dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Ring Necklace Gem 7.39 Carat Shield Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fearless 7.39 carat Spessartite Garnet unmounted fancy Shield gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Bright Red Garnet Loose Gemstone From Malawi 2.10 Carats Garnet Jewelry Fine Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bright Red Garnet Loose Gemstone From Malawi, Available For Sale at Wholesale Price Natural High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural 3.02ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 3.02ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval 9.2x7.4mm Loose Gemstone
Natural Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.19 in W 0.37 in D 0.3 in
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
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H 0.17 in W 0.35 in D 0.28 in
1.33ct Vivid Green Vivid Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.33ct Vivid Green Vivid Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 7.4x6.3mm
Natural Vivid Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Tsavorite
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H 0.13 in W 0.3 in D 0.25 in
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut 8.4x7.3mm Loose Gemstone
Fine Large Natural Deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.24 in W 0.34 in D 0.29 in
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
Pink Malaya Garnet Ring Gem 6.69 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Special 6.69 carat pink Malaya Garnet oval gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone lover.
Returns are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Other
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
1.46 Carat "Berry" Color Change Garnet Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This color change garnet is like a basket of fresh berries to be enjoyed year-round! Depending on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem 9.27 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous 9.27 carats Rhodolite Garnet gem, offered loose to a gemstone lover.
Returns are accepted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Mandarin Garnet Earrings Gemstone Pair 3.78 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gems
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb pair of Mandarin Garnet oval gems, weighing a total of 3.78 carats, offered loose to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
5.24 Carat Cushion Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Loose Unset Ring Pendant Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully bright gemstone! Fine spessartite garnets over 4 carats are also exceedingly rare. We specialize
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
W 0.33 in D 0.22 in L 0.43 in
Loose Spessartite Mandarin Garnet, 4.51 Carat Unset Ring or Pendant Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you love the bright color of Mandarin oranges, this gemstone is for you! This brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
W 0.31 in D 0.21 in L 0.41 in
6.15 Carat Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Oval, Loose Unset Ring, Pendant Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning spessartite Mandarin garnet has all the hallmarks of a collector gemstone! Weighing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
W 0.34 in D 0.29 in L 0.41 in
Mandarin Garnet Earrings Gemstone Pair 5.80 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gems
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Natural Untreated pair of Mandarin Garnet oval gemstones, weighing a total of 5.80 carats, offered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerien Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
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W 0.29 in L 0.33 in
Loose Spessartite Mandarin Garnet, 4.97 Carats, Gemstone for Ring or Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4.97 carat cushion-cut Mandarin garnet is absolutely gorgeous! Spessartite garnets are a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.44 in
0.56 Ct Demantoid Garnet from Russia Loose Gemstone ICL Certified
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Garnets - Demantoid.
The stones from this region are famous for their vivid green hue, high dispersion
Category
2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.58 ct Lustrous Green Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone from Russia
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Demantoid garnet was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia. This gemstone found its
Category
2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Smoky Hessonite Garnet Gemstone for Sell
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Hessonite Garnet
Weight : 2.70 Carats
Dimensions : 8.3x6.8x5.1 Mm
Origin : Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Artist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Hessonite
Gorgeous Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Trilliant Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 3.90 Carats
Dimension: 9.8x9.9x5.9 Mm
Origin: Madagascar Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.39 in D 0.24 in L 0.39 in
2.25 Carats Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone From Madagascar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color: Red
Shape: Cushion
Certificate: On Customer Demand
.
Rhodolite garnet, a striking gemstone that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.3 in D 0.21 in L 0.3 in
Deep Orange Red Spessartite Garnet 2.36ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Orange Red Spessartite Garnet 2.36ct Oval Cut 8.2x6.8mm Loose Gemstone VVS
Natural Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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H 0.18 in W 0.33 in D 0.27 in
Dazzling Malawi Garnet Gemstone 4.95 Carats Garnet Gemstone Garnet Cuttingstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dazzling Malawi Garnet Gemstone , available for sale at wholesale price, Flawless loupe clean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.33 in D 0.21 in L 0.45 in
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
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H 0.28 in W 0.32 in
.94 Carat Rare Green Demantoid Garnet, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified ....A
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Demantoid garnets are among the rarest gemstones in the world. This vivid, bright green round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.62 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant
The 0.62 carat Demantoid Garnet stone showcases the exquisite beauty of Russian gemstones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.13 in L 0.22 in
1.67 Carats Fanta Spessartite Loose Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
garnet birthstone
garnet gemstone
january stone
garnet stone jewelry
garnet stone price
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.21 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
1.15 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
round
Cut round brilliant
The 1.15-carat Demantoid Garnet stone showcases the exquisite beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.25 in
2.20 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Round
Cut Round brilliant
The 2.20-carat Demantoid Garnet stone showcases the exquisite beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.32 in
5.60 Carats Natural Tsavorite Green Garnet Set Loose Gemstones From Kenya
Located in Bangkok, TH
allure of our 5.60 Carats Natural Tsavorite Green Garnet, a set of loose gemstones sourced from the lush
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Tsavorite
2.55 Carats Reddish Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut Custom Precision
The 2.55 carat Reddish Garnet Stone, meticulously crafted into an Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.33 in D 0.19 in L 0.38 in
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Loose Garnet Gemstone For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the loose garnet gemstone you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing loose garnet gemstone — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a loose garnet gemstone, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Loose Garnet Gemstone?
On average, a loose garnet gemstone at 1stDibs sells for $4,740, while they’re typically $690 on the low end and $59,000 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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