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Gemstone: Emerald
0.96ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.96 cts Measurements: 6.64 x 4.83 x 4.07 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.88ct Pair Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.88 cts (0.43 ct/0.45 ct) Measurements: 6.11 x 4.82 x 2.60 mm/6.29 x 4.51 x 2.70 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting St...
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Emerald

0.86ct Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.86 cts Measurements: 6.01 x 5.64 x 3.58 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cut ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Loose Emerald - Emerald Cut 1.20ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling Carat: 1.20ct Cut: Emerald Color: Green Size (mm): 6.49 x 5.96 x 4.36 Condition: New without Tags
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.83ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.83 cts (0.40 ct/0.43 ct) Measurements: 4.70 x 4.66 x 2.99 mm/4.54 x 4.55 x 3.29 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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Emerald

0.81ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.81 cts Measurements: 7.29 x 4.41 x 3.32 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step...
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Emerald

1.18ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.18 cts Measurements: 8.88 x 6.32 x 4.20mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifie...
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Emerald

0.58ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.58 cts Measurements: 7.61 x 4.80 x 3.27 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifi...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.11ct Oval Green Emerald from Zambia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.11 cts Measurements: 8.42 x 6.70 x 3.19 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step C...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.02ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.02 cts Measurements: 7.74 x 5.65 x 4.09 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifi...
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Emerald

1.08ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.08 cts Measurements: 8.73 x 5.92 x 3.86 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifi...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Lustrous Vivid Green Zambian Emerald Carved Leaf Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Zambian Emerald Carved Leaf Cabochon Loose Gemstone for Jewelry Weight: 6.50 Carats Size: 18x11x6 MM Pieces: 1 Shape: Carved Leaf Cabochan Buy with confidence from a company based...
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

10.90 Carat Natural Emerald Pear Cabochon Sugarloaf May Birthstone Loose Gem
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Emerald Weight: 10.90 CT Measurements: 18.9 x 15.3 mm Shape: Pear Cabochon Color: Green Hardness: 7.5 - 8 Birthstone: May Natural WANT TO CUSTOM ORDER? We customize high jew...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

5.91ct Emerald Cut Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Hessonite Garnet Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 5.91 cts Measurements: 12.43 x 9.57 x 4.89 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavi...
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2010s Sri Lankan Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Emerald

Loose Emerald - Round .48ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling Carat: .48ct Cut: Round Color: Green Origin: Columbia Size: (mm) 4.70 x 4.70 x 3.07 Condition: New without Tags
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

9.29ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Aquamarine Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 9.29 cts Measurements: 15.33 x 11.38 x 7.11 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion:...
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2010s Brazilian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.96ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.96 cts (0.48 ct/0.48 ct) Measurements: 4.92 x 4.93 x 3.25 mm/4.90 x 4.94 x 3.26 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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Emerald

1.20ct Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.2 cts Measurements: 7.74 x 6.40 x 4.60 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifie...
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Emerald

0.70ct Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.7 cts Measurements: 5.71 x 5.27 x 3.51 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cut T...
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Emerald

1.31ct Pair Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.31 cts (0.62 ct/0.69 ct) Measurements: 6.58 x 5.09 x 3.48 mm/6.60 x 5.45 x 3.78 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting St...
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Emerald

0.82ct Pair Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.82 cts (0.40 ct/0.42 ct) Measurements: 5.70 x 4.22 x 3.22 mm/5.80 x 4.28 x 3.24 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting St...
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Emerald

Certified Intense / Vivid Green Emerald
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Emeralds are naturally porous and inclusive stones, with surface reaching fractures and in order to improve its clarity, it is a common and widely accepted practice in the industry to fill those fractures with oil or resin. Those materials are transparent and have a refractive index approximative to that of the Emerald. It results in a small improvement in the visual appearance of the Emerald, but it does not make major changes. For e.g., a heavily included Emerald...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.86ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.86 cts (0.44 ct/0.44 ct) Measurements: 4.89 x 4.76 x 2.77 mm/4.90 x 4.84 x 2.95 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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Emerald

1.13ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.13 cts (0.53 ct/0.60 ct) Measurements: 4.87 x 4.91 x 3.56 mm/5.17 x 4.92 x 3.71 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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Emerald

1.75ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Zambia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.75 cts Measurements: 8.79 x 6.76 x 3.44 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion:...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

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: Green Hardness: 7.5 - 8 Birthstone: May Natural EMERALD BIRTHSTONE The May birthstone,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Certified Intense / Vivid Green Emerald 1.01ct - Minor Oil
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Emeralds are naturally porous and inclusive stones, with surface reaching fractures and in order to improve its clarity, it is a common and widely accepted practice in the industry to fill those fractures with oil or resin. Those materials are transparent and have a refractive index approximative to that of the Emerald. It results in a small improvement in the visual appearance of the Emerald, but it does not make major changes. For e.g., a heavily included Emerald...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.33ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.33 cts (0.64 ct/0.69 ct) Measurements: 5.45 x 5.02 x 3.98 mm/5.64 x 5.41 x 3.70 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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Emerald

0.84ct Trillion Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.84 cts Measurements: 6.28 x 7.31 x 3.46 mm Shape: Trillion Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Mo...
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Emerald

GIA Certified 2.07 carats Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colombian gems are renowned for their vibrant bluish-green hue, and this 2.07-carat oval emerald is no exception. Certified by GIA, this gem has been meticulously fashioned to emanat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.95ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.95 cts (0.47 ct/0.48 ct) Measurements: 6.53 x 4.67 x 3.25 mm/6.58 x 4.58 x 3.34 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

2.50 Carats Natural Loose Green Emerald From Zambia Mine Octagon Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 7.4x7.2x5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Octagon Treatment: Non Emeralds from Zambia are renowned for thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

29.65 ct Emerald Cut Ametrine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Ametrine Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 29.65 cts Measurements: 19.50x17.50x10.50 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Modified Brilliant Cutting Style Pav...
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2010s Bolivian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.93ct Pair Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.93 cts (0.45 ct/0.48 ct) Measurements: 6.66 x 3.67 x 2.69 mm/6.69 x 3.96 x 2.37 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style: Cut...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Vivid Zambian AGL Certified Emerald 6.1 cts Emerald Cut
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Natural Vivid Zambian AGL Certified Emerald 6.1 cts Emerald Cut. Size: 9.41 mm x 12.12 mm x 6.13 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colombian gems are popular for their vivid bluish green just like this 1.06 carats pear shaped gem. Certified by the GIA, this gemstone has been fashioned after accurate planning, as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 1.67 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the allure of Colombian gems through this striking 1.67 carats octagonal emerald. Its vivid bluish-green hue, characteristic of Colombian gems, is a true marvel. Certified by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 2.12 carats Brazilian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold this perfectly round 2.12 carats Brazilian Emerald, a gem that truly shines with its brilliant allure. Its modified brilliant cut and flawless clarity make it a heart-winning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 1.86 carats Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colombian gems are renowned for their vibrant bluish-green hue, epitomized by this 1.86-carat pear-shaped emerald. GIA-certified, this gem has been meticulously fashioned, displaying...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.55ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.55 cts Measurements: 9.56 x 6.82 x 4.71 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifi...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 1.73 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting an extraordinary marquise-shaped Colombian emerald with a mesmerizing alpine green hue, characteristic of these iconic gems. This unique 1.73 carats gem exudes quintessent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.29ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.29 cts (0.64 ct/0.65 ct) Measurements: 8.28 x 4.62 x 3.24 mm/8.55 x 4.99 x 2.95 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.3ct Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.3 cts Measurements: 10.90 x 7.08 x 3.41 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifi...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 1.55 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colombian gems are famed for their vibrant bluish-green hues, showcased beautifully in this 1.55 carats heart-shaped gem. Certified by GIA, this gem is a result of precise craftsmans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Certified Vivid green Emerald - Minor Oil - 1.56ct
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Emeralds are naturally porous and inclusive stones, with surface reaching fractures and in order to improve its clarity, it is a common and widely accepted practice in the industry to fill those fractures with oil or resin. Those materials are transparent and have a refractive index approximative to that of the Emerald. It results in a small improvement in the visual appearance of the Emerald, but it does not make major changes. For e.g., a heavily included Emerald...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.96ct Pear Cabochon Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.96 cts Measurements: 10.70 x 7.45 x 3.98 mm Shape: Pear Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cabochon Cutting Style Pavilion: C...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore a true gem: 1.50 carats oval-shaped Natural Emerald, highly prized and precious. This gem comes from beryl and gets its beautiful green color from chromium, making it stand o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.905Ct Natural Loose Emerald Radiant Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.905ct Loose Radiant Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Introducing our mesmerizing 0.905ct loose Radiant Shape Colombian Emerald gemstone—a true embod...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.03ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Zambia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.03 cts Measurements: 6.93 x 5.77 x 3.62 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Beautiful Emerald Carving Oval Cut 9.45 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant Emerald Carving Oval Cut Gemstone. 9.45 Carat with a elegant Green color and excellent clarity. Also has an excellent fancy Oval cut with ideal polish to show great shine and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.03ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.03 cts (0.45 ct/0.58 ct) Measurements: 6.77 x 5.12 x 2.45 mm/6.87 x 5.18 x 3.44 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified Carved Colombia Emerald Loose Stone Weighing 4.35 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA certified carved Colombia Emerald loose stone, a true masterpiece of nature. This captivating gem weighs a remarkable 4.35 carats, making it a truly val...
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20th Century Colombian Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.01ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.01 cts (0.50 ct/0.51 ct) Measurements: 5.06 x 4.77 x 3.46 mm/5.19 x 4.51 x 3.47 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 0.55ct Loose Marquise Shape Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Step into a realm of timeless elegance with our 0.55ct loose Marquise Sha...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.40Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.40ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Presenting our exceptional 1.40ct loose Marquise Shape Co...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.29ct Pair Emerald Cut Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.29 cts (0.61 ct/0.68 ct) Measurements: 7.24 x 4.26 x 2.85 mm/7.41 x 4.25 x 2.83 mm Shape: Emerald Cut Cutting Style: Cut...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.3ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2221997463 Shape: Octagonal Cutting Style: Step Cut Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting Sty...
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2010s Zambian Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.05ct Pair Square Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 1.05 cts (0.52 ct/0.53 ct) Measurements: 4.99 x 4.97 x 3.43 mm/4.96 x 4.91 x 3.47 mm Shape: Square Cutting Style: Cutting ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Creating Custom Jewelry? Find Loose Natural Emeralds and Other Loose Gemstones for Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary selection of emeralds and other loose gemstones to help you create your own custom jewelry.

Unless you're a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment, you're probably looking for loose gemstones because 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. 

A piece of custom emerald jewelry, created by you, would certainly make a great gift.

There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle.

Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set it into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.

No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.”

According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”

Find a collection of emeralds and other loose gemstones today on 1stDibs. 

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