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Huge 73.40 Carats Natural Loose Clear Quartz Gem For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Quartz
Weight: 73.40 Carats
Dimension: 26x23x20 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color: Light Gold
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.91 in D 0.79 in L 1.03 in
Elongated 15.86 Carat Rutilated Quartz Loose Gemstone EM 20x15mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Presenting an elongated emerald cut 15.86 carat rutilated quartz loose gemstone! This gemstone
Category
2010s American Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
10.70 Carats Natural Loose Yellow Lemon Quartz Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz
Dimension: 15.6x11.6x8.5 Mm
Weight: 10.70 Cts
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.46 in D 0.34 in L 0.62 in
8.0 Carat Natural Loose Pixel Cut Yellow Lemon Quartz
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Lemon Quartz
Weight : 8.0 Carats
Dimensions : 13.9x9.8x8.5 Mm
Origin : Brazil
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz, Citrine
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H 0.55 in W 0.39 in D 0.34 in L 0.55 in
GIA Certified 67.75 Carat Natural Quartz Citrine Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This GIA certified 67.75 Carat Natural Quartz Citrine Oval loose gemstone has modified brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz
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W 0.89 in D 0.65 in L 1.22 in
6.55 Carats Natural Loose Yellow Lemon Quartz Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz
Weight: 6.55 Carats
Dimension: 13.3x8.8x8.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Yellow Beryl, Quartz
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W 0.35 in D 0.32 in L 0.53 in
Natural Brazilian 11.35 Ct Citrine Quartz Octagon Cut Loose Gem
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Natural Brazilian Orange Brown Citrine Quartz from Rio Grande Do Sul, carat weight 11.35 - 0.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz
12.65 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Octagon Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz
Weight: 12.65 Carats
Dimension: 15.8 x 13.4 x 10.4 Mm
Colour: Yellow
Treatment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.53 in D 0.41 in L 0.63 in
42.80 Carat Natural Loose Clear Crystal Quartz Carving For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clear Crystal Quartz
Weight: 42.80 Carats
Dimension: 24 x 21 x 13.3 Mm
Origin: Balochistan Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.83 in D 0.53 in L 0.95 in
Huge 34.90 Carat Natural Loose Clear Crystal Quartz For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Crystal Quartz
Weight: 34.90 Carats
Dimension: 24x16.2x11.2 Mm
Origin: Pakistan
Shape
Category
Antique 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
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W 0.64 in D 0.45 in L 0.95 in
Huge Loose 125.40 Carat Natural Clear Crystal Quartz for Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Crystal Quartz
Weight : 125.40 Carats
Dimensions : 32x32x23 Mm
Origin : Brazil
Clarity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
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H 1.26 in W 1.26 in D 0.91 in L 1.26 in
48.70 Carat Natural Loose Clear Crystal Quartz Carving For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clear Crystal Quartz
Weight: 48.70 Carats
Dimension: 26x17.9x13 Mm
Origin: Balochistan Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
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W 0.71 in D 0.52 in L 1.03 in
24.60 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Lemon Quartz Precision Round Cut Necklace Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Lemon Quartz
Weight : 24.60 Carats
Dimensions : 19.5x19.5x13.3 Mm
Origin : Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.77 in D 0.53 in L 0.77 in
41.85 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Lemon Quartz Citrine For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine
Weight: 41.85 Carats
Dimension: 26 x 16.7 x 12.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.66 in D 0.5 in L 1.03 in
15.35 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Lemon Quartz Citrine From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine
Weight: 15.35 Carats
Dimension: 22 x 10.6 x 8.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.42 in D 0.35 in L 0.87 in
Tri-Color Quartz (Clear Quartz/Amethyst/Clear Quartz) 21.37cts
Located in Methuen, MA
, amethyst and clear quartz is VERY rare. The crystal has to grown this way, has to be free of inclusions
Category
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
35.95 Carat Natural Loose Flower Cut Lemon Quartz Citrine Octagon Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine
Weight: 35.95 Carats
Dimension: 22 x 20 x 14.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.79 in D 0.58 in L 0.87 in
7.00 Carat Octagon Cut Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine Gem For Ring Size
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine
Weight: 7.00 Carats
Dimension: 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.6
Colour: Yellow
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.48 in D 0.34 in L 0.48 in
119.86CT Lemon Quartz
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rare and exquisite 119.86ct lemon quartz gemstone, a vibrant yellow beauty with exceptional clarity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
15.55 Carat Green Quartz Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous 15.55 Carat Quartz gemstone. It is completely natural and it is a clean stone. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
17.01 Carat Green Quartz Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous 17.01 Carat Quartz gemstone. It is completely natural and it is a clean stone. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
1.58 Carat Citrine Quartz
Located in Hua Hin, TH
A fiery 1.58 carat Citrine Quartz imbued with a strong orange color.
1.58 carat Oval Orange
Category
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz, Citrine
158.35ct Smoky Quartz Oval Checkerboard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
One Loose Smoky Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 158.35 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
17.48 Carat Lemon Yellow Quartz stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous 17.48 Carat Quartz gemstone. It is completely natural and it is a clean stone. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
Stunning Loose Green Amethyst Ring Gem 3.30 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Color: Light Green
Weight: 3.30 Carats
Dimension: 8.6x8.5x7.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
24.60 Carat Natural Rutilated Quartz Pair
Located in Hong Kong, HK
24.60 Carat Natural Rutilated Quartz Pair:
An interesting gem, it features a pair of natural
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
16.23 Carat Natural Rutilated Quartz Pair
Located in Hong Kong, HK
16.23 Carat Natural Rutilated Quartz Pair:
An interesting gem, it features a pair of natural
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
Shield Shape Loose Ametrine Gem For Necklace 7.85 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 7.85 Carats
Dimension: 16 x 11.1 x 9.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape : Shield Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
Ametrine Stone 10.77 Carat Fancy Emerald Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 10.77 carat fancy Emerald-Cut Ametrine loose gem, offered unmounted to someone special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz, Amethyst
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W 0.54 in D 0.3 in L 0.69 in
9.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 9.95 Carat
Dimension: 17.1 x 13.6 x 9.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.54 in D 0.37 in L 0.68 in
11.11ct Pear Rose Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Rose Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 11.11 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
Amethyst Ring Gem 18.80 Carat Unset Fancy Oval Brazil Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 18.80 carat Brazilian Amethyst fancy cut oval gem, offered loose to a very unique lady or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
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
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W 1.01 in D 0.8 in L 1.01 in
8.7ct Round Smoky Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Smoky Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 8.7 cts
Measurements: 14x14x8.50
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
12.56ct Flower Smoky Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Smoky Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 12.56 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
14.95ct Round Smoky Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Smoky Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 14.95 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
21.01ct Flower White Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: White Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 21.01 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
40.3ct Round Rose Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Rose Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 40.3 cts
Measurements: 23x23x15 mm
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
58.40ct Clear Quartz with Two Actinolite Stars - Rare
Located in Methuen, MA
Clear Quartz with what a large number in the trade say to be a Star Actinolite. This was
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
7.10 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 7.10 Carats
Dimension: 11.9 x 9.7 x 7.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape : Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.39 in D 0.28 in L 0.47 in
6.80 Carats Natural Loose Polygon Cut Ametrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 6.80 Carats
Dimension: 15 x 11.5 x 8.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape : Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.46 in D 0.34 in L 0.6 in
18.90 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Bolivianite Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 18.90 Carats
Dimension: 15.8 x 14.8 x 11.8 Mm
Colour: Purple and Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.59 in D 0.47 in L 0.63 in
12.60 Carats Natural Loose Round Shape Ametrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 12.60 Carats
Dimension: 15 x 15 x 11 Mm
Colour: Purple and Yellow
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.6 in D 0.44 in L 0.6 in
7.30 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 7.30 Carat
Dimension: 16 x 11.5 x 8.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.46 in D 0.33 in L 0.63 in
7.95 Carat Natural Loose Oval Shape Ametrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 7.95 Carat
Dimension: 15.1 x 11.4 x 9.4 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.45 in D 0.38 in L 0.6 in
6.20 Carats Natural Loose Pear Shape Ametrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 6.20 Carat
Dimension: 13.9 x 10.5 x 8.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.42 in D 0.34 in L 0.55 in
12.80 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Octagon Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 12.80 Carats
Dimension: 14.4 x 13.9 x 10.4 Mm
Origin: Bolivia
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.55 in D 0.41 in L 0.57 in
13.45ct Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Smoky Quartz
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 13.45 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
18.44ct Round White Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut Pair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: White Quartz
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 18.44 cts
Measurements: 14x14x8.50
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
27.00ct Cushion White Quartz Fantasy/Fancy Cut Pair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: White Quartz
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 27 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
Amethyst Hexagon Star of David Gem 12.13 Carat Brazil Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 12.13 carat hexagon Amethyst gem offered loose to a special lady or gentleman. The cutting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
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W 0.67 in D 0.43 in L 0.67 in
Master precision cutting gemstone Natural Green quartz 10.31ct unique piece
Located in bangkok, TH
Name: green quartz or green amethyst
weight: 9.48
size: 13mm
origin: Brazil
color: green
clarity
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz, Amethyst
Mining Specimen 188.65ct Natural Loose Topaz Octagon
Located in New York, NY
West American Yield
188.65ct. Natural Certified Brown Quartz
40 x 41mm
Full cut Octagon
Category
2010s American Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
Gorgeous 14.25 Carat Loose Ametrine from Bolivia
Located in Peshawar, PK
February, you've been graced with amethyst as your birthstone. Amethyst falls in the quartz category and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine
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H 0.57 in W 0.56 in D 0.41 in L 0.57 in
5.75 Cts Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.75 Carats
Dimension: 12x9.5x7.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Color
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Natural loose yellow citrine ring gemstone 3.45 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose citrine
Weight: 3.45 Carats
Dimension: 10x8.7x6.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Fancy Emerald
Category
20th Century Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
101.40 Carats Big Size Lavender Quartz Plain Tumbled Top Quality Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
101.40 Carats Big Size Lavender Quartz Plain Tumbled Top Quality Natural Gem
Gemstone - Lavender
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
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W 0.71 in L 1.19 in
GIA 22.08ct Natural Citrine Light Yellow Lemon Quartz Emerald Step Cut
Located in New York, NY
variety of quartz, often called "Lemon Quartz". Citrine has been a popular gemstone since ancient times
Category
2010s North American Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz
7.50 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 7.50 Carats
Dimension: 16.5x8.8x7.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
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W 0.35 in D 0.28 in L 0.65 in
GIA Certified No Treatment Octagonal Natural Quartz Citrine Weighing 42.43 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal
Color Greenish Yellow
Species Natural Quartz
TREATMENT none
Item Description: One loose stone
Category
Early 20th Century Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz
W 0.87 in D 0.6 in L 0.79 in
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Loose Quartz For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate loose quartz for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect loose quartz among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a loose quartz has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tamir, Mark Walsh Leslie Chin and Lauren Harper are consistently popular. Take a look at a loose quartz featuring quartz from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also octagon cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a loose quartz, 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 Quartz?
On average, a loose quartz at 1stDibs sells for $585, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $32,000 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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