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Spectacular Malawi Garnet Loose Stone 1.65 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Malawi Garnet Loose Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
5 Carat Spessartine Orange Garnet 10mm Round Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
5 Carat Spessartine Orange Garnet 10mm Round Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
This spessartine
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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D 0.26 in Dm 0.4 in
Nicely Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone 1.05 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Nicely Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Fabulous Pinkish Red Natural Garnet Stone 1.85 CTS Loose Garnet Faceted Garnet
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fabulous Pinkish Red Natural Garnet Stone of 1.85 carats from Africa has a wonderful cut in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Ring Loose Stone 6.74 Carat Unmounted Pear Shape
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 6.74 carat Spessartite Garnet gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem connoisseur
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
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W 0.37 in D 0.28 in L 0.5 in
Spectacular Red Garnet For Jewelry 1.95 Carats AAA Eye Clean Loose Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Red Garnet For Jewelry, Available For Sale at Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.95
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Spessartite Orange Garnet Stones Lot Loose Gemstone From Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Spessartite Orange Garnet Stones, a dazzling collection sourced directly from Africa. This lot of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
4.50 Carat Spessartine Orange Garnet 12x9mm Pear Shaped - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
Add this naturally beautiful single loose gemstone to your gemstone collection, or set it into
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.48 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
1.67 Carats Fanta Spessartite Loose Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
, as if capturing the essence of a flourishing summer garden.
garnet
garnet jewelry
garnet stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.21 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
0.62 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant
The 0.62 carat Demantoid Garnet stone showcases the exquisite beauty of Russian gemstones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.13 in L 0.22 in
2.20 Carats Natural Malawi Loose Garnet Pink Garnet Garnet Necklace Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Malawi Loose Garnet, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality, 2.20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
1.15 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
round
Cut round brilliant
The 1.15-carat Demantoid Garnet stone showcases the exquisite beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.25 in
2.20 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Round
Cut Round brilliant
The 2.20-carat Demantoid Garnet stone showcases the exquisite beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.32 in
1.70 Carats Pink Loose Garnet Stone Custom Precision Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut Custom Precision
his exquisite 1.70 carats Pink Garnet stone, custom precision
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.23 in D 0.19 in L 0.29 in
2.25 Carats Reddish Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape oval
Cut fancy oval
The 2.25 carat Reddish Garnet Stone, meticulously crafted into an Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.31 in D 0.17 in L 0.38 in
2.55 Carats Reddish Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut Custom Precision
The 2.55 carat Reddish Garnet Stone, meticulously crafted into an Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.33 in D 0.19 in L 0.38 in
2.45 Carats Red Loose Garnet Stone Hexagon Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Hexagonal
Cut Hexagon
The captivating allure of a 2.45 carats Red Garnet Stone with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.22 in L 0.34 in
14.07 Carats Heart Shaped Red Loose Garnet Stone Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewelry
garnet stone
garnet pendant
garnet necklaces
garnet gemstone
red garnet
garnet stone jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.66 in D 0.41 in L 0.6 in
Heart Shaped Rhodolite Loose Garnet Stone 3.50 Carats Natural Malawi Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
january birthstone
garnet earrings
garnet stone
garnet pendant
garnet necklaces
garnet gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.36 in D 0.23 in L 0.34 in
2.6 Carat Spessartine Orange Garnet 5mm Round Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
A must-have for the avid gemstone collector, or set this stunning spessartine garnet into your next
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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D 0.2 in Dm 0.32 in
1.95 Carats Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
The 1.95 carats Bright Red Garnet Stone is a mesmerizing example of natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.33 in
2.05 Carats Pink Loose Garnet Stone Step Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut fancy Asscher
Crafted with precision and beauty, this exquisite Pink Garnet Stone boasts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.28 in
1.45 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut fancy oval
The Pinkish Red Garnet Stone is a radiant gem of exquisite beauty, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.26 in D 0.15 in L 0.33 in
2.50 carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Octagon
Cut Asscher Cut
The exquisite 2.50-carat Vivid Red Garnet Stone, cut into an Asscher shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.32 in
2.75 Carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut Asscher
Behold the exquisite allure of this 2.75 carat Vivid Red Garnet Stone, fashioned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.22 in L 0.29 in
1.80 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut custom precision
The Pinkish Red Garnet Stone is a radiant gem of exquisite beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.29 in D 0.17 in L 0.33 in
10.15 carats Natural Brown Garnet Stones Lot Loose Gemstones From Mali Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Garnet Stones Lot, a collection of loose gemstones sourced from the rich mines of Mali, Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
1.60 Carats Soft Red Loose Garnet Stone Square Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape square
Cut baguette
A stunning piece of natural beauty, this soft red garnet stone boasts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.26 in
Natural Reddish Pink Malawi Garnet Stone 2.0 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Reddish Pink Malawi Garnet Stone of 2.0 carats from Malawi has a wonderful cut in a Octagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Soft Red Malawi Garnet Stone Jewelry 1.45 Carats Garnet Stone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Soft Red Malawi Garnet Stone Jewelry, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.24 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
Hot Pink Garnet 2.25 carat Square cut Natural Madagascar's Loose Garnet Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Loose Gemstone Garnet Gemstone
Weight 2.25 carats
Dimensions 7.1 x 7.0 x 4.5 mm
Origin Madagascar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 2.76 in D 1.78 in L 2.8 in
Marvelous Red Umbalite Garnet Gemstone 1.50 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.50 carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Garnet from Tanzania.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Gorgeous Hot Red Rhodolite Garnet 3.15 Carats Loose Garnet Gems from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Bright Red Loose Garnet Gemstone
WEIGHT: 3.15 carats
DIMENSIONS: 8.9 x 7.6 x 5.5mm
ORIGIN: Africa
CLARITY
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
1.85 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 1.85 Carats
Dimension: 9.3x6.8x4.1 Mm
Origin:Madagascar
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rhodolite, Garnet
Gorgeous Deep Red Malawi Garnet Stone 2.70 Carats Natural Garnet Garnet Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gorgeous Deep Red Malawi Garnet Stone, available for sale at wholesale price, loose gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Bright Pinkish Red Garnet Stone 2.10 Carats Garnet Gemstone Garnet Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bright Pinkish Red Garnet stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality 2.10
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
1.20 Cts Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite
Weight: 1.20 Carats
Dimension: 8.3x4.8x2.3 mm
Origin: Tanzania
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural 2.50ct Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 2.50ct Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 9.5 x 6.5mm
Natural Loose Rhodolite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Hessonite Garnet Stone 10.50 Carats Garnet Gemstone From Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Hessonite Garnet Stone of 10.50 carats from Madagascar has a wonderful cut in a Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Hessonite
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W 0.45 in D 0.33 in L 0.53 in
Natural 3.02ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 3.02ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval 9.2x7.4mm Loose Gemstone
Natural Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.19 in W 0.37 in D 0.3 in
Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion 8.7x7mm Loose Gemstone
Natural Loose
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.17 in W 0.35 in D 0.28 in
3.50 Carats Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Ring Gem January Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine
Weight: 3.50 Carats
Dimension: 9x7.8x5.2 Mm
Family: Garnet
Color: Orange Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
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W 0.31 in D 0.21 in L 0.36 in
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut 8.4x7.3mm Loose Gemstone
Fine Large Natural Deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.24 in W 0.34 in D 0.29 in
Natural 1.53ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.53ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval 6.1x7.6mm Loose Gem
Natural Loose Rhodolite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.15 in W 0.3 in D 0.25 in
6.15 Carat Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Oval, Loose Unset Ring, Pendant Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning spessartite Mandarin garnet has all the hallmarks of a collector gemstone! Weighing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
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W 0.34 in D 0.29 in L 0.41 in
Fine 1.90ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.90ct Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone 7.8x6.7mm
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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H 0.19 in W 0.31 in D 0.27 in
Incredible Pinkish Red Garnet Stone 3.05 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Malawi
Located in Bangkok, TH
Incredible Pinkish Red Garnet Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.56 Ct Demantoid Garnet from Russia Loose Gemstone ICL Certified
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Garnets - Demantoid.
The stones from this region are famous for their vivid green hue, high dispersion
Category
2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Certified Stone 3.01 Carats Incredible Royal Purple Pyrope Garnet Faceted Garnet
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Available
Certified Stone 3.01 Carats Incredible Royal Purple Pyrope Garnet FACETED. Garnet Garnetstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.44 in
Deep Orange Red Spessartite Garnet 2.36ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Orange Red Spessartite Garnet 2.36ct Oval Cut 8.2x6.8mm Loose Gemstone VVS
Natural Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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H 0.18 in W 0.33 in D 0.27 in
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Smoky Hessonite Garnet Gemstone for Sell
Located in Peshawar, PK
variety of grossular garnet. Hessonites can make beautiful, inexpensive jewelry stones.
Those individuals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Artist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Hessonite
0.58 ct Lustrous Green Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone from Russia
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Demantoid garnet was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia. This gemstone found its
Category
2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Fine 2.52ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.52ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 8.2 x 7mm
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet 1.0 Carat Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Garnet
Weight: 1 Carat
Dimension: 5.9x5.5x3.4 Mm
Origin: Tanzania
Shape: Octagon
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.22 in D 0.14 in L 0.24 in
Gorgeous Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Trilliant Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 3.90 Carats
Dimension: 9.8x9.9x5.9 Mm
Origin: Madagascar Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.39 in D 0.24 in L 0.39 in
Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet 1.40 Carat Pixel Bar Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight : 1.40 Carats
Dimensions : 6.8x5.4x4.2 Mm
Origin : Tanzania Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Brilliant Natural Pink Garnet Stone 1.85 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Natural Pink Garnet Stone of 1.85 carats from Africa has a wonderful cut in a Octagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Fine1.13ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 6.2x5.7mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine1.13ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 6.2x5.7mm
Fine Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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H 0.23 in W 0.25 in
Pink Garnet Ring Gemstone 4.25 Carat Loose Gemstone Ceylon Origin
Located in Makola, LK
Natural Pink Garnet 4.25 Carats, come with a pretty Pink color and luster and perfect cut, unheated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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W 0.44 in D 0.31 in L 0.56 in
2.50ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Fancy Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.50ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Fancy Oval Cut Loose Gem 8.8 x 6.3mm
Natural Rhodolite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
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Garnet Loose Stones For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of garnet loose stones available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k Gold and Gold, these items were constructed with great care. The designs in our inventory of garnet loose stones bearing Artisan or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut garnet loose stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping our range of garnet loose stones, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.
How Much are Garnet Loose Stones?
On average, garnet loose stones at 1stDibs sell for $1,872, while they’re typically $730 on the low end and $22,635 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.
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