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Precision Cut Malawi Loose Garnet Gem 2.15 Carats Loose Garnet for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Precision Cut Malawi Loose Garnet Gem, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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 Malawi Loose Garnet 1.90 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Malawi Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Malawi Loose Garnet, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high quality, 1.90
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
Nicely Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone 1.05 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Nicely Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
2.20 Carats Natural Malawi Loose Garnet Pink Garnet Garnet Necklace Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Malawi Loose Garnet, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality, 2.20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
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
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
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
Fabulous Pinkish Red Natural Garnet Stone 1.85 CTS Loose Garnet Faceted Garnet
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fabulous Pinkish Red Natural Garnet Stone of 1.85 carats from Africa has a wonderful cut in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African 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
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
2.25 Carats Reddish Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape oval
Cut fancy oval
The 2.25 carat Reddish Garnet Stone, meticulously crafted into an Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.31 in D 0.17 in L 0.38 in
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
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
1.15 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
1.67 Carats Fanta Spessartite Loose Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
, as if capturing the essence of a flourishing summer garden.
garnet
garnet jewelry
garnet stone
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
2.05 Carats Red Loose Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Natural Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
This exceptional 2.05 carats Red Garnet Stone, featuring an alluring Emerald Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.23 in D 0.17 in L 0.35 in
1.70 Carats Pink Loose Garnet Stone Custom Precision Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut Custom Precision
his exquisite 1.70 carats Pink Garnet stone, custom precision
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.23 in D 0.19 in L 0.29 in
2.45 Carats Red Loose Garnet Stone Hexagon Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Hexagonal
Cut Hexagon
The captivating allure of a 2.45 carats Red Garnet Stone with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.22 in L 0.34 in
14.07 Carats Heart Shaped Red Loose Garnet Stone Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape heart
Cut heart
The 14.07 carats Heart Shaped Red Garnet is a mesmerizing natural
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
Spectacular Red Garnet For Jewelry 1.95 Carats AAA Eye Clean Loose Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Red Garnet For Jewelry, Available For Sale at Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.95
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.28 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.22 in L 0.29 in
1.45 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut fancy oval
The Pinkish Red Garnet Stone is a radiant gem of exquisite beauty, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.26 in D 0.15 in L 0.33 in
1.80 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut custom precision
The Pinkish Red Garnet Stone is a radiant gem of exquisite beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.17 in L 0.33 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.32 in
Pink Umbalite Loose Garnet 3.20 Carats Step Oval Cut Natural Malawi Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean
Cut Step Oval
The Pink Umbalite Garnet, a mesmerizing gemstone originating from Malawi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.23 in L 0.36 in
1.60 Carats Soft Red Loose Garnet Stone Square Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape square
Cut baguette
A stunning piece of natural beauty, this soft red garnet stone boasts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.26 in
Red Rhodolite Loose Garnet 3.65 Carats Step Oval Cut Natural Malawi Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean
Cut Step Oval
The Red Rhodolite Garnet, a dazzling gemstone of exceptional beauty, captivates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.32 in D 0.22 in L 0.39 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
Fantastic Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet 1.70 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fantastic Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet, available For sale at wholesale price Natural High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Spectacular Malawi Garnet Loose Stone 1.65 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Malawi Garnet Loose Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Fantastic Bright Red Malawi Garnet 2.45 Carats Loose Gems Malawi Garnet Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.45 carats VVS Clarity Loose Garnet from Africa.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME: Fantastic Bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
2.6 Carat Spessartine Orange Garnet 5mm Round Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
A must-have for the avid gemstone collector, or set this stunning spessartine garnet into your next
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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D 0.2 in Dm 0.32 in
Excellent Bright Red Cut Garnet 2.50 Carats from Malawi Loose Gems Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats Vvs Clarity Loose Garnet from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME: Excellent Bright Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Marvelous Red Umbalite Garnet Gemstone 1.50 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.50 carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Garnet from Tanzania.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Bright Pinkish Red Garnet Stone 2.10 Carats Garnet Gemstone Garnet Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats Vvs Clarity Loose Garnet from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME: Bright Pinkish Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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
Marvelous Cut Natural Spessatite Garnet 1.95 Carats Garnet Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.95 Carats SI Clarity Loose Garnet From Africa.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME: Marvelous Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Incredible Pinkish Red Garnet Stone 3.05 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Malawi
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.05 carats Vvs Clarity Loose Garnet from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME: Incredible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Glorious Cut Natural Garnet Gemstone 2.10 Carats Garnet Gemstone From Malawi
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.10 Carats Eye Clean Clarity Natural Loose Garnet from Malawi.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Incredible Orange Hessonite Garnet Gemstone 2.90 Carats Sparkling Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality 2.90 carats Cloudy Inclusion Clarity Natural Loose Garnet from Madagascar.
Product Information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Hessonite
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
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet 1.0 Carat Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Garnet
Weight: 1 Carat
Dimension: 5.9x5.5x3.4 Mm
Origin: Tanzania
Shape: Octagon
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.22 in D 0.14 in L 0.24 in
1.75 Cts Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem From Tanzania Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Loose Garnet
Weight: 1.75 Carats
Dimension: 7.2x5.9x4.7 Mm
Origin: Tanzania Africa
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.24 in D 0.19 in L 0.29 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
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
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
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
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
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
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Oval Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Garnet
Weight: 2.20 Carats
Dimension: 7.3x6.4x5.3 Mm
Origin: Madagascar Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
1.85 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 1.85 Carats
Dimension: 9.3x6.8x4.1 Mm
Origin:Madagascar
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rhodolite, 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
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
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Loose Garnet For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact loose garnet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A loose garnet from Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and pear cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a loose garnet, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Loose Garnet?
The price for a loose garnet starts at $96 and tops out at $114,450 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,535.
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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