Turquoise Blue Afghan Tourmaline 1.65 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise Blue Afghan Tourmaline of 1.65 carats from Afghanistan has a wonderful cut in a Cushion
Tourmaline, Turquoise
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Majestic Natural Tourmaline For Ring 1.95 CT Afghan Tourmaline For Jewelry Size
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.95 Carats Vvs Clarity Untreated Tourmaline From Afghanistan. Product Information: GEMSTONE TYPE
Tourmaline
Natural Bluish Green Loose Tourmaline Gem 1.85 Ct Afghan Tourmaline for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quality 1.85 Carats SI Clarity Loose Tourmaline From Afghanistan. Product Information GEMSTONE TYPE
Tourmaline
Natural Pastel Green Emerald Gemstone 1.70 Carats Afghan Emerald For Jewelry Use
Located in Bangkok, TH
, 1.70 Carats Loose Emerald From Afghanistan. Product Information: GEMSTONE TYPE: Natural Pastel Green
Emerald
Tourmaline 11.20Ct Blue-Green, baguette, 18.5x8.5x7.3mm, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
(TCW): 11.20Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I
Tourmaline
Tourmaline 4.20Ct Blue-Green, baguette, 22.2x5x4mm, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
): 4.20Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast
Tourmaline
Tourmaline 11.85Ct Blue-Green, baguette, 18.5x8x8.2mm, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
(TCW): 11.85Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I
Tourmaline
Tourmaline 10.30 Ct Blue-Green, baguette, 30.3x6.2x5.6mm, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
(TCW): 10.30Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I
Tourmaline
Lagoon Tourmaline 3.62Ct natural Gemstone, Cushion, Afghanistan , Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
(TCW): 3.62 ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I
Tourmaline
Fountain Blue Natural Tourmaline Gemstone: 2.13 Carat Afghanistan Origin
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Fountain Blue Treatment : Natural Origin : Afghanistan Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Elbaite This cushion-cut
Tourmaline
Natural 5.25Ct., Tourmaline Loose gemstone, Baguette , Afghanistan, Certificate.
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast sending
Tourmaline
20.30 Carat Natural Loose Kunzite Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
, Afghanistan Certficate: On Demand Kunzite, a delicate and enchanting gemstone, is cherished for its exquisite
Kunzite, Other
Natural 4.94 Ct., Tourmaline Loose gemstone, Baguette , Afghanistan, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
treatment Total Carat Weight (TCW): 4.94 Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic
Tourmaline
Natural 3.88 Ct., Tourmaline Loose gemstone, Cushion, Afghanistan, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast sending
Tourmaline
2.85 Carats Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
: Afghanistan Treatment: None Certificate: On Demand . Seafoam tourmaline benefits center on emotional balance
Tourmaline, Other
Tourmaline Bluish Green 6.17Ct natural gemstone, Round cut, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast sending
Tourmaline
Natural Tourmaline Loose gemstone 2.59 Ct., Baguette, Certificate, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
(TCW): 2.59 Ct. Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I
Tourmaline
Natural Tourmaline gemstone 5.42 ct., Octagon cut, Afghanistan, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast sending Your parcel, Tracking
Tourmaline
Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Gemstone: Natural October Birthstone, Afghanistan 4.67 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Lagoon Treatment : Natural Origin : Afghanistan Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Elbaite This
Tourmaline
Natural Tourmaline gemstone 4.86 ct., Octagon cut, Afghanistan, Certificate!
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast sending Your parcel, Tracking
Tourmaline
Natural Tourmaline gemstone 5.69 ct., Octagon cut, Afghanistan, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Carat Weight (TCW): 5.69 ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand
Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Tribal Silver Cuffs, Hazara Triba, Afghanistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century silver tribal cuffs, Hazara tribe, Afghanistan A pair of intricate cut-work
Silver
Blue Lagoon Tourmaline Gemstone: Natural October Birthstone, Afghanistan 6.25 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
its natural radiance without visible inclusions. Originating from Afghanistan, a region celebrated for
Tourmaline
1.80 carats Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carat Dimensions 7x6.3x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape
Tourmaline
Afghan Mine 16.30 Carats Blue Green Loose Tourmaline Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight 16.30 Carats Dimension: 14.8x12.9x9.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Mine
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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1.25 Carats Blue Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.25 carats Dimensions 7.1x5.3x3.9 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity eye clean
Tourmaline
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1.54 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Collector’s Gem. 💎
Tourmaline
3.73 carats Bubblegum Pink Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.73 carats Dimensions 9.5x8.8x6.3 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity VVS
Tourmaline
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5.75 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald-Cut Loose Gemstones, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Pink and Black Natural Tourmaline, Emerald-Cut Loose Gemstone from Afghanistan, Rare
Tourmaline
1.76 carats Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
hues and superior craftsmanship, this Afghan tourmaline is an ideal choice for collectors, fine jewelry
Tourmaline
2.41 carats Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
hues and superior craftsmanship, this Afghan tourmaline is an ideal choice for collectors, fine jewelry
Tourmaline
GFCO Certified National 3.81ct Lagoon Tourmaline gemstone, Octagon, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
): 3.81ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I guarantee fast
Tourmaline
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3.60 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Collector’s Gem. 💎
Tourmaline
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2.07 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Collector’s Gem. 💎
Tourmaline
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1.94 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Collector’s Gem. 💎
Tourmaline
GFCO Certified 15.51ct Natural Watermelon Tourmaline gemstone Origin Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Carat Weight (TCW): 15.51ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand
Tourmaline
3.60 Carat Natural Ruby Pear Shape Loose Afghanistan’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ruby Weight: 3.60 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 8.8 x 4.7 Mm Origin: Jagdalek Afghanistan Shape
Ruby
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Color Tourmaline Pair Afghan Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carat Dimensions 5.8x4.7x4.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut
Tourmaline
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.05 carat Dimensions 18.7x18.1x16.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut
Tourmaline
Bi-Color Tourmaline pair of natural gemstones 4.09Cf, Emerald cut, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Carat Weight (TCW): 2.10Ct and 1.97Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic
Tourmaline
4.75 Carat Natural Faceted Tourmaline Lot From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Lot Weight: 4.75 Carats Sizes: 0.70 To 1.55 Carat Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Lot From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Lot Weight: 5.20 Carats Sizes: 0.85 To 1.25 Carat Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline
Natural Tourmaline Lagoon Loose gemstone 4.60 Ct. Cushion cut, Afghanistan
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
treatment Total Carat Weight (TCW): 4.60 Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic
Tourmaline
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9.45 carats Morganite Stone Triangular Shape Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.45 carats Dimensions 13.7x13.1x9.8 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity
Morganite
21.05 Carat Natural Loose Unusual Color Dravite Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.05 carats Dimensions 19.4x13.6x10.1 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape
Tourmaline
6.30 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.30 carat Dimensions 14.3x7.33x6.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut
Tourmaline
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 6.9x5.4x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut
Tourmaline
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Top Quality Rubelite Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.40 carat Dimensions 11.2x12.2x5.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut
Rubelite, Tourmaline
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.65 carat Dimensions 11.5x10.4x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut
Tourmaline
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Afghanistan’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating
Tourmaline
5.55 Carat Natural Loose Fire Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.55 carat Dimensions 9.6x9.6x7.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut
Tourmaline
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5.15 carats Rubelite Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.15 carats Dimensions 10.2x10.1x7.1 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity
Rubelite, Tourmaline
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Dual Seafoam Tourmaline Afghanistan’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
6.6 x 5.0 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer
Tourmaline
Tourmaline Lagoon 10.13Ct natural gemstone, Cushion cut, Afghanistan, GIA, GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Weight (TCW): 10.13Ct Country of Origin: Afghanistan GRAL Jewelry Only Authentic Gemstone Hand-Made I
Tourmaline
2.12 carats Tourmaline Earring Set Natural Afghan Faceted Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity eye clean This exquisite earring set features a stunning
Tourmaline
28.80 carats Green Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 28.80 carat Dimensions 18.5x15.2x12.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Included Shape
Tourmaline
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carat Dimensions 6.5x6.2x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut
Tourmaline
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of 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.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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.