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20 Cttw Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Our latest 'wow' factor... a beautiful natural, rubellite (hot pink) tourmaline earrings, set in
Category

2010s Afghan Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Intricate Multi Tourmaline Gold and Oxidized Hoop Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
intricate milgrain edges, and nice and thick for showing off the tourmaline and adding earring charms. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

3.90 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs Hexagon Cut for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 3.90 Carats Dimension: 7.9x7.8x4.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Color
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Early 2000s Afghan Aesthetic Movement Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 10k Gold

Angel Wings Multi Tourmaline Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Silver Charms scatter tourmalines on a blackened silver background detailed with a feather-like
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Angel Wings Multi Tourmaline Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
make a statement with multi-colored tourmalines on a rich gold background detailed with a feather-like
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Florentine Multi Tourmaline Gold 18k Hoop Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
our gold hoop earrings. Unique texture, irresistible shimmer—these gold hoop earrings are undeniably
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Lilly Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Designed with bezel-set green tourmaline stones, the diamond-accented Lilly Gold Charms embrace the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Brilliant Tourmaline Earrings 1.20 ct 27 x 11 mm sensational emeraldgreen Color
Located in Viena, Viena
Afghanistan to buy top stones as long as it is possible (all tourmalines were bought before the Taliban
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Early 2000s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Mekong Med Moonstone Oxidized and Lilly Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Designed with bezel-set pink tourmaline stones, the diamond-accented Lilly Gold Charms embrace the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, Silver, 18k Gold

Gemma Multi Tourmaline Gold 18 Karat Hoop Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
intricate milgrain edges, and nice and thick for showing off the tourmaline and adding earring charms. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Angel Wings Multi Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Gold Charms scatter tourmalines on a rich gold background detailed with a feather-like crosshatch
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Bright Red Tourmaline '2=3.75cts', Diamond '0.41cts', 18ky Gold Earstuds
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sparkling pair of Afganistan rough material bright red Rubelite Tourmalines bring these earstuds to
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2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Alien Invasion Multi Tourmaline and Petal Carnelian Silver Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Petal Charms add a pop of color to any of our hoops. Nina Nguyen Design's patent-pending earrings have
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Green Tourmaline '9.63 Cts', Diamond 'E/VS2 1.09 cts' 18KY Gold Earstuds
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Using material from the mines of Afghanistan, the lively and rich pair of rectangular tourmalines
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2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Intricate Tourmaline and Emerald Gold and Oxidized Reversible Huggies
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
, Namibia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Malawi Metaphysical Properties Tourmaline is good for
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Intricate Moonstone and Tourmaline Gold and Oxidized Reversible Huggies
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Moonstones for day, tourmalines for a night out: We designed a version of popular petite hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, Silver, 18k Gold

Intricate Multi Tourmaline and Emerald 18 Karat Gold Reversible Huggies
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Tourmalines for day, emeralds for a night out: We designed a version of popular petite hoop that’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Mia Turquoise Charms and Intricate Silver Reversible Huggies Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Tourmalines for day, emeralds for a night out: We designed a version of popular petite hoop that’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 1.80 Carats Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.80 Carats Dimension: 8.8x5.7x4.3 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.05 carats Celestial Blue Indicolite Natural Tourmaline Lot From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
, ring, or earrings, these celestial blue indicolite tourmalines from Afghanistan are a unique and
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Indicolite

3.21 Carats Loose Blue Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
of Afghanistan, this natural Afghan Blue Tourmaline exhibits a mesmerizing deep blue hue that evokes
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.05 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Paprook Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Paprook Afghanistan Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Pink tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.60 Carat Verde Vivace Luminous Charm Bright Green Tourmaline Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.60 Carat Dimension: 16.6x7.1x6.3 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

1.45 Cts Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.45 Carats Dimension: 7x5.4x4.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Seafoam Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.90 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.90 carats 9.06x5.60x4.31 mm Clarity Eye Clean Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Shape Octagon
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Gigantic 29.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline AAA Quality Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 29.70 Carats Dimension: 17.3x15.9x12.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

Beauteous 1.90 Cts Blueish Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gemstone Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan Color: Blueish Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Blueish green tourmaline, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Top Quality Clean Loose Bicolor Tourmaline 21.60 Carats Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
, pendants, or earrings, bicolor tourmaline's versatility allows for a range of creative jewelry designs. Its
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone

1.65 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.65 Carats Dimension: 6.9x6x5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Cushion
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.00 Carat Amazing Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Afghanistan Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Pink tourmaline, known for its captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.79 Carats Bi Color Loose Tourmaline Pair Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Afghanistan Clarity SI Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion These exquisite Bi-color tourmaline gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.85 Carats Natural Loose Greenish Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 7.9x5.6x5.1 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

8.65 Carats Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gemstone Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 8.65 Carats Dimension: 12.2x12.1x8.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

25.10 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Peach Red Color Afghanistan Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 25.10 Carats Dimension: 17.2x16.1x13.3 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Rubelite

5.30 Cts Natural Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Gem From Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 5.30 Carats Dimensions: 11.8x11.7x6.7 Mm Origin: Kunar
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline

2.35 Carats Natural Baby Pink Loose Tourmaline Ring Gemstone Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.35 Carats Dimension: 8.8x7x4.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

0.70 Cts Natural Pinkish Red Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 0.70 Carats Dimension: 5.6x5.4x3.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline

15.88 Gram Beautiful Indicolite Tourmaline Specimen from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beautiful Indicolite Tourmaline Specimen From Afghanistan Weight: 15.88 Gram Dim: 2.5 x 3.8 x
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

4.15 Carats Asscher Cut Soft Pink Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 9.5x9.5x6.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Square
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.40 Carats Loupe Clean Loose Mint Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension:10.6x6x4.6 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.40 Carat Natural Rich Color Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 9x6.2x5.3 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Unheated Watermelon Tourmaline slices from Afghanistan totally 6.50 ct AAA+
Located in Viena, Viena
bright pink green untreated watermelon tourmaline slices from Afghanistan as a pair totaling approx
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2010s Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 7.25 Ct for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 7.25 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 3.90 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 7.25 Ct for Earrings
Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 7.25 Ct for Earrings
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Rare Bicolor Black & Blue Tourmaline Gemstone Pair, 3.70 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 3.70 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.85 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Precisely Emerald Cut 3.01 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline for Earrings Gandara Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful pair of Precisely Emerald cut 3.01 Carat bicolor Tourmaline pair was acquired as
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 2.75 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 2.75 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.45 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 2.20 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 2.20 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.25 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 3.10 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 3.10 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.50 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 3.25 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 3.25 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.60 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 2.95 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 2.95 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.50 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 2.75 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 2.75 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.35 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 3.40 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 3.40 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.70 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 5.85 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair, meticulously sourced from the rich mines of Kunar, Afghanistan. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 3.55 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair, meticulously sourced from the rich mines of Kunar, Afghanistan. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair 8.0 Carat Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.50 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Cushion Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.50 Carats 2.15 And 2.35 Carat Dimension: 7.6 x 7 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.85 Carat Lovely Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 3.85 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 10.1 x 5.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Rubelite

Rare Lagoon Yellowish Green Tourmaline Gemstones 3.60Ct Asscher Cut for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 2 WEIGHT: 3.60 Carats SHAPE: Asscher Cut SIZE (MM): 1.85 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Unveiling Tranquility 2.50 Carats of Exquisite Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 8.3x6.8x5.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline

6.75 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 6.75 Carats Dimension; 14.9x8x6.2 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.75 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
6.75 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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Afghan Tourmaline Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of afghan tourmaline earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k gold, gold and silver. Find a collection of 1 vintage versions or 24 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of afghan tourmaline earrings bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Nina Nguyen Designs, Michael Engelhardt and Althoff Jewelry are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but tourmaline versions, from our inventory of 17, are particularly popular. There are many emerald cut, round cut and cushion cut afghan tourmaline earrings for sale. When shopping our range of afghan tourmaline earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Afghan Tourmaline Earrings?

On average, afghan tourmaline earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,790, while they’re typically $342 on the low end and $59,200 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.