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Chrysoberyl Gem 5.15 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lively 5.15 carat "loupe clean" cushion Chrysoberyl gem, offered unmounted to someone special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl Ring Gem 9.42 Carat GIA Certified Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural, unheated Chrysoberyl cushion cut gem, weighing a total of 9.42 carats.
This fine gem is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
15.52 Carat Faceted Chrysoberyl Cushion, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faceted chrysoberyl may be less widely recognized compared to its famous cat's eye and alexandrite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
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W 0.51 in D 0.4 in L 0.52 in
Chrysoberyl Ring Gem 1.49 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone Loupe Clean
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Special 1.49 carat "loupe clean" greenish yellow Chrysoberyl loose gemstone. This oval shaped gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
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W 0.23 in D 0.17 in L 0.31 in
Vanadium Chrysoberyl Ring Gem 5.08 Carat GIA Certified Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
quality gem, is offered loose, and it would make an exceptional unisex custom made jewelry creation.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Other
Alexandrite Chrysoberyl 1.16 Carat Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified - RTP
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fluorescent/daylight that changes to 100% purple in incandescent light. This chrysoberyl gem is the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl
Alexandrite Chrysoberyl .78 Carat Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified - RTP
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This .78 carat alexandrite chrysoberyl is a gorgeous teal green color in fluorescent/daylight with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl
6.66 Carat Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, 6.66 carat cat’s eye chrysoberyl is a real gem and would make a stunning ring!! It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye
Cat’s Eye Alexandrite Chrysoberyl, 5.24 Carat Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating 5.24 carat cat's eye alexandrite chrysoberyl is exceptionally rare, as it exhibits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye
3.00 Carats Yellow Loose Chrysoberyl Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut Cushion
The 3.00-carat Yellow Chrysoberyl Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
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W 0.27 in D 0.18 in L 0.4 in
1.91ct Oval Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Chrysoberyl
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.91 cts
Measurements: 8.12 x 6.40
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
2.02ct Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Chrysoberyl
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 2.02 cts
Measurements: 8.30 x 7.00
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
1.84ct Round Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Chrysoberyl
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.84 cts
Measurements: 7.44 x 7.41
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
1.53ct Rectangular Cushion Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Chrysoberyl
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.53 cts
Measurements: 6.98 x 6.48
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
2.03ct Rectangular Cushion Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Chrysoberyl
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 2.03 cts
Measurements: 7.16 x 6.21
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
12.88ct Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Chrysoberyl
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
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W 0.62 in D 0.32 in L 0.5 in
1.68ct Square Cushion Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Chrysoberyl
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.68 cts
Measurements: 6.66 x 6.38
Category
2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
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W 0.27 in D 0.19 in L 0.26 in
Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 4.26 carat Aquamarine oval loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special person
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl
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W 0.39 in D 0.12 in L 0.49 in
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.18 Carat Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 3.18 carat Pink Tourmaline emerald cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
12.88 Carat Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Chrysoberyl
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
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W 0.62 in D 0.32 in L 0.5 in
2.29 ct Cabochon Oval Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye IGI Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
One Loose Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye
Report Number: GT13300711
Weight: 2.29 cts
Category
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Chrysoberyl
Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem 2.75 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 2.75 carat "Lagoon" Blue Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.32 in D 0.16 in L 0.34 in
Peach Tourmaline Ring Gem 10.36 Carat Antique Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 10.36 carat Peach Tourmaline antique pear shape gem, offered loose to a gemstone lover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Other
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 7.68 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 7.68 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.44 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.78 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 4.78 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a devoted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.34 in D 0.29 in L 0.43 in
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.52 Carat Unmounted Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 4.52 carat Mint Green Tourmaline Trillion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.43 in D 0.28 in L 0.43 in
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.49 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 4.49 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.35 in D 0.27 in L 0.42 in
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.46 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant 3.46 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.31 in L 0.41 in
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.83 Carat Unmounted Square Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5.83 carat Pink Tourmaline square emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.43 in L 0.44 in
Aquamarine Ring Gem 3.21 Carat Kite
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 3.21 carat Aquamarine Kite loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a devoted fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl
Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional and coveted 56.77 carat Tanzanite square cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.52 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elongated 2.52 carat Tanzanite Emerald-Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
Opal Stone 51.39 Carat Natural Ethiopian loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 51.39 carat free-form Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 25.67 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 25.67 Carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 27.42 Carat Natural Ethiopian Oval loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.42 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an avid gem collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 13.88 Carat Natural Ethiopian Marquise loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 13.88 carat Marquise Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 38.92 Carat Natural Ethiopian Marquise loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 38.92 carat Marquise Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an avid gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 29.98 Carat Round Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 29.98 carat round Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 12.00 Carat Trillion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 12.00 carat trillion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a unique gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 10.96 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.96 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 16.94 Carat Round Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 16.94 Carat round Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 27.63 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.63 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 10.37 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.37 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a unique gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 19.50 Carat Pear Shape Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 19.50 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 11.72 Carat Rectangular Cushion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 11.72 carat rectangular cushion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
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W 0.49 in L 0.94 in
Opal Stone Pear Shape 22.17 Carat Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 22.17 Carat Ethiopian Opal pear shaped loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Red Spinel Ring Stone 5 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional and coveted 5.73 carat natural Red Spinel Emerald Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.39 in D 0.24 in L 0.46 in
0.96ct Oval Yellowish Green to Purple Alexandrite GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Transparency: Transparent
Colour: Yellowish Green changing to Purple
RESULTS
Species: Natural Chrysoberyl
Category
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.28 in D 0.14 in L 0.19 in
0.64ct Oval Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from I
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Cat's Eye Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.64 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.2 in D 0.12 in L 0.18 in
0.85ct Round Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Cat's Eye Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.85 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.22 in D 0.12 in L 0.23 in
0.94ct Round Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Cat's Eye Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.94 cts
Measurements
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.21 in D 0.15 in L 0.21 in
0.63ct Pear Bluish Green to Pinkish Purple Alexandrite from India
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.63 cts
Measurements: 6.19 x 4.24
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.25 in D 0.12 in L 0.17 in
0.68ct Oval Bluish Green to Pinkish Purple Alexandrite from India
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.68 cts
Measurements: 6.26 x 4.01
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.25 in D 0.14 in L 0.16 in
0.58ct Oval Bluish Green to Pinkish Purple Alexandrite from India
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.58 cts
Measurements: 5.11 x 4.19
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.21 in D 0.13 in L 0.17 in
0.5ct Oval Bluish Green to Pinkish Purple Alexandrite from India
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.5 cts
Measurements: 6.09 x 4.16
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.24 in D 0.1 in L 0.17 in
0.49ct Oval Bluish Green to Pinkish Purple Alexandrite from India
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Alexandrite
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 0.49 cts
Measurements: 6.05 x 4.10
Category
2010s Indian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Alexandrite
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W 0.24 in D 0.09 in L 0.17 in
UNHEATED ORANGE Sapphire, 1.33ct, Madagascar (No Treatment at all)
Located in Methuen, MA
usually in the form or minerals or gemstones such as Chrysoberyl. In this case, the color of this
Category
2010s African Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
Tanzanite Ring Gem 3.07 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 3.07 carat Tanzanite cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tanzanite
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W 0.3 in D 0.22 in L 0.38 in
Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 2.64 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 2.64 carat Aquamarine emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl
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W 0.3 in D 0.16 in L 0.4 in
Bicolor Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 5.07 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unusual 5.07 carat Bicolor Pink Tourmaline Emerald-Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.33 in D 0.2 in L 0.48 in
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Chrysoberyl Loose Gem For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chrysoberyl loose gem for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k gold, gold and platinum — can elevate any look. For this particular piece, 1 carat and 1.5 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing chrysoberyl loose gem — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a chrysoberyl loose gem featuring chrysoberyl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a chrysoberyl loose gem, 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 Chrysoberyl Loose Gem?
The price for a chrysoberyl loose gem starts at $260 and tops out at $350,000 with these loose-gemstones, on average, selling for $7,193.
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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