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What is the rarest gem?
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The rarest gem is painite. Since its discovery in 1951, there have only been two specimens known to exist.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Alexandrite 0.24ct deep green to pinkish color change rare gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
AXA09
Alexandrite 0.24ct deep green to pinkish color change rare gemstone
Weight: 0.24ct
Size: 4.1*3.4*2.5mm
Origine: Srilanka
Color Deep Green to pinkish
Clarity Eye clean
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Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
$800 Sale Price
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0.22ct Alexandrite deep green to pinkish red color change rare gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
Top Alexandrite 0.22ct deep green to pinkish red color change rare gemstone
AXA07
Weight: 0.22ct
Size: 4.5*3.5*2.2mm
Srilanka
Deep Green to pinkish red
Eye clean
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
$856 Sale Price
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Fine 3.08ct Deep Blue Natural Sapphire Heart Cut Loose Rare Gemstone
By Gemsandjewelsuk
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 3.08ct Deep Blue Natural Sapphire Heart Cut Loose Rare Gemstone 9.2x8mm
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Gemstone.
3.08 Carat with a beautiful deep blue colour and excellent clarity,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$706 Sale Price
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28.96 Ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval – Rare Gemstone for Luxury Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Collector’s Gem
For gemstone collectors, this 28.96 carat vivid Pink Tourmaline is a rare and valuable addition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural 1.68ct Emerald Vivid Green Octagon Cut 9.1x5.4mm Loose Rare Gemstone
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.68ct Emerald Vivid Green Octagon Cut 9.1x5.4mm Loose Rare Gemstone
Natural Green Emerald Loose Gemstone.
1.68 Carat emerald with a bright beautiful green colour.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Emerald
Natural Alexandrite Gemstone 1.08 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the captivating charm of this 1.08-carat natural alexandrite, a rare gemstone celebrated for its extraordinary color-change effect.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
