0.36 ct, Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion sku663 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.36 ct Diameter: 4 mm Demantoid is the rarest and ...
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0.5 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Bissolite Inclusions
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Demantoid garnets above one carat are considered exceptionally rare. Most demantoids occur in very small crystals, and stones suitable for faceting typically weigh well below one car...
Garnet
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.53 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion sku226 Weight: 0.53 ct Diameter: 5 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group. Stones that d...
Garnet
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.7 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion sku225 Weight: 0.7 ct Diameter: 5.2 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group. Stones that d...
Garnet
0.44 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusion
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group. Stones that display the characteristic “horsetail” inclusion — fine fibrous structures of Bissolite — are espec...
Garnet
2.6cts Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pear Shape Pair
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Unique gemstones The demantoids come from the historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, one of the most famous sources of these exceptional garnets. Stones from this locality...
Garnet
Natural Demantoid Russian Garnet 2.45 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 2.45-carat natural Russian Demantoid Garnet, renowned for its vivid green color and a fire that rivals the most brilliant diamonds. Accompanied by a prestigious GIA re...
Garnet
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 2.21 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 2.21-carat natural Russian Demantoid Garnet featuring a vivid green color and a classic round brilliant cut. Boasting "very eye clean" clarity and an extraordinary fire...
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0.67 ct, Vivid green faceted Russian demantoid with byssolite inclusioms
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Vivid green faceted Russian demantoid with byssolite inclusioms sku799 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.67 cts Diameter: 5.21 x 3.48 mm Everyone fr...
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Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion, 0.46 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion sku227 Weight: 0.46 ct Diameter: 5 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group. Stones that d...
Garnet
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion, 0.38 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion sku228 Weight: 0.38 ct Diameter: 4.3 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group. Stones that...
Garnet
Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion, 0.52cts
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion sku480 Weight: 0.52 ct Diameter: 4.76x4.76x3.13 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of t...
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2ct Natural Russia Demantoid vivid green color eye clean clarity
Located in bangkok, TH
GG36-A 2ct size Russia Demantoid vivid green reasonable price then ever GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Garnet Variety: Natural Demantoid Weight: 2ct Shap : Cushion Clarity :...
Garnet
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
CERTIFIED Demantoid Natural Green Garnet Oval Shape 2.14 Carats AGL-1127037
Located in Miami, FL
Certified oval shape green demantoid. This is a very rare and exceptional natural Demantoid-Andradite Garnet, with a weight of 2.14 carats, with remarkable quality, fashioned in an ...
Garnet
CERTIFIED Demantoid Natural Yellow-Green Garnet Oval Shape 2.06 Carats 8090776
Located in Miami, FL
Certified oval shape green demantoid. This is a rare and desirable natural Demantoid-Andradite Garnet, with a weight of 2.14 carats, with remarkable quality, fashioned in an elegant...
Garnet
$424Sale Price|20% Off
1.53 carats Green Demantoid Garnet Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.53 carats Dimensions 5.0x4.9x3.5 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI This exquisite pair of Green Demantoid Garnets, totaling 1.53 carats, showcases a rare bea...
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$468Sale Price|20% Off
1.72 carats Green Demantoid Garnet Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.72 carats Dimensions 5.0x4.9x3.8 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI This exquisite pair of Green Demantoid Garnets, totaling 1.72 carats, showcases a rare be...
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2.86 carat Natural Horsetail Inclusion Cabochon Cut Russian Demantoid Garnet
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Ural Mountains of Russia have long been recognized as the most important and consistent source of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are hi...
Garnet
1.53 Carat Untreated Russian Demantoid Pair with Natural Horsetail Inclusion
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Ural Mountains of Russia have long been recognized as the most important and consistent source of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are hi...
Garnet
Vivid Green Natural Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Pair 1.25 Carat
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Ural Mountains of Russia have long been recognized as the most important and consistent source of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are hi...
Garnet
6.97 Ct Natural Demantoid Big size vivid green color clean clarity
Located in bangkok, TH
GG35 As far as knew at big size and vivid green color , this one is mostly clean then else and reasonable price. GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Garnet Variety: Natural Demanto...
Garnet
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
2.89 Ct Natural Russia Demantoid cabochon open green eye clean Gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
2.89 Ct Natural Russia Demantoid cabochon open green eye clean Gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Garnet Variety: Natural Demantoid Weight: 2.89ct Color: green Cut: E...
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0.65 ct Intense Horsetail Inclusion Square Cut Demantoid Garnet from Russia
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Ural Mountains of Russia have long been recognized as the most important and consistent source of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are hi...
Garnet
Pastel Green Natural Demantoid Garnet from Russia 1.14 Carat Pear-Shaped
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ural Mountains of Russia is the most important and consistent source of the rarest variety of Garnets - Demantoid. The stones from this region are famous for their vivid green hue,...
Garnet
Natural Demantoid Garnet w 'horse tail' inclusions Stone 0.77 cts / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Demantoid Garnet • Carat: 0.77 carats • Shape: Round • Measurement: 5.56 - 5.62 x 3.49 mm • Color: Green • Cut: Brilliant/Modified Brilliant • Color Zon...
Garnet
Natural Green Cat's Eye Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 5.41 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flawless Cat's Eye Demantoid Garnet that has been cut to reveal a fine, sharp chatoyant band is filled with an overall green color. A popular gem representing peace and compassio...
Garnet
Natural Demantoid Garnet w 'horse tail' inclusions Stone 0.71 cts / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Demantoid Garnet • Carat: 0.71 carats • Shape: Round • Measurement: 5.48 - 5.54 x 3.37 mm • Color: Green • Cut: Brilliant/Modified Brilliant • Color Zon...
Garnet
Natural Demantoid Garnet Stone w 'horse tail' inclusions 0.63 cts / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The russian demantoid garnet with 'horse tail' inclusions is one of the most common gemstones you will find in nature. Truly an exquisite piece of jewelry that will make a great addi...
Garnet
$153,600Sale Price|20% Off
5.53 Ct Ural Russia Demantoid Vivid Green The Biggest One at High Quality
Located in bangkok, TH
5.53 Ct Ural Russia Demantoid Vivid Green The Biggest One at High Quality GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Garnet Variety: Natural Demantoid Weight: 5.53ct Shap : Round Clari...
Garnet
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.