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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

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

2.29 ct Cabochon Oval Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye IGI Certified
2.29 ct Cabochon Oval Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye IGI Certified
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W 0.26 in D 0.24 in L 0.25 in
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 Gem 5.15 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
Chrysoberyl Gem 5.15 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
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W 0.34 in D 0.27 in L 0.4 in
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

Alexandrite Chrysoberyl 1.16 Carat Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified - RTP
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.16 carat cushion-shaped alexandrite chrysoberyl with beautiful blue-green body color in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl

GIA Certified 25.04 Carat Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Loose Gemstone
Located in Stamford, CT
25.04ct GIA certified Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye. Well polished, with a strong eye. It's no common for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

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

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

Chrysoberyl Ring Gem 1.49 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone Loupe Clean
Chrysoberyl Ring Gem 1.49 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone Loupe Clean
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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
Ultra exclusive natural Vanadium Chrysoberyl oval, weighing a total of 5.08 carats. This collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Other

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

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

1.91ct Oval Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
1.91ct Oval Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
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W 0.32 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
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

2.02ct Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
2.02ct Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
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W 0.33 in D 0.18 in L 0.28 in
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

1.84ct Round Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
1.84ct Round Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
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W 0.3 in D 0.19 in L 0.3 in
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

1.53ct Rectangular Cushion Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
1.53ct Rectangular Cushion Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
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W 0.28 in D 0.15 in L 0.26 in
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

2.03ct Rectangular Cushion Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
2.03ct Rectangular Cushion Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
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W 0.29 in D 0.21 in L 0.25 in
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

12.88ct Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl GIA Certified Unheated
12.88ct Oval Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl GIA Certified Unheated
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W 0.62 in D 0.32 in L 0.5 in
1.66 Carat Natural No Heat Chrysoberyl Yellowish-Green stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A breathtaking 1.66 Carat Chrysoberyl stone that is a gorgeous shade of yellowish green. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

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

1.68ct Square Cushion Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
1.68ct Square Cushion Green-Yellow Chrysoberyl from Brazil
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W 0.27 in D 0.19 in L 0.26 in
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

GIT Certified 20.27 Carats Natural Chrysoberyl Oval Cut Sri Lanka
Located in บางรัก, TH
Stone - Natural Chrysoberyl Shape - Oval Quantity - 1 Pc Color - Greenish Yellow Clarity - VVS
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

Alexandrite Oval, .86 Carat Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
certifying it as a natural alexandrite chrysoberyl from Sri Lanka, one of the premier sources of the world's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl

Tanzanite Earrings Loose Gemstones 3.34 Carat Square Octagons
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Special 3.34 carat Tanzanite pair of square octagon loose gemstones, offered unmounted to a very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

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 Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
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W 0.9 in D 0.58 in L 0.9 in
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

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

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

Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
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W 0.39 in D 0.12 in L 0.49 in
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

Imperial Topaz Earrings Loose Gemstones 3.36 Carat Unmounted Cushions
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 3.36 carat Brazilian Imperial Topaz pair of cushion loose gemstones, offered unmounted to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

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 22.20 Carat Natural Ethiopian Oval loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 22.20 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 19.17 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 19.17 carat rectangular oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
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 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 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 10.79 Carat Cushion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.79 carat cushion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very
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

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

Aquamarine Ring Loose Stone 1.85 Carat Unmounted Emerald Cut Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.85 Carat Aquamarine emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special. Returns are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

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

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

Opal Stone 17.23 Carat Heart Shape Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 17.23 Carat Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other, Tourmaline

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

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

Opal Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair 12.34 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shapes
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 12.34 carat Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone pear shape pair, offered unmounted to someone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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

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

GIA Certified 21.85 Carat Natural Color Change Alexandrite
Located in New York, NY
This stunning oval over 21 carat genuine alexandrite – a rare color-change variety of chrysoberyl
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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

GIA Certified 21.85 Carat Natural Color Change Alexandrite
GIA Certified 21.85 Carat Natural Color Change Alexandrite
No Reserve
W 0.69 in D 0.45 in L 0.53 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
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2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

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

Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.52 Carat Emerald Cut
Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.52 Carat Emerald Cut
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W 0.24 in D 0.19 in L 0.42 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Aquamarine Ring Gem 3.21 Carat Kite
Aquamarine Ring Gem 3.21 Carat Kite
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W 0.42 in D 0.2 in L 0.57 in
0.64ct Oval Cabochon Yellowish Green to Pink-Purple Cat's Eye Alexandrite from I
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tone: 6 Medium Dark Saturation: 4 Moderately Strong Species: Chrysoberyl Variety: Alexandrite Treatment
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2010s Indian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

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Loose Chrysoberyl For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate loose chrysoberyl for your needs in our varied inventory. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic loose chrysoberyl over the years, but those made by Merkaba and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a loose chrysoberyl, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Loose Chrysoberyl?

On average, a loose chrysoberyl at 1stDibs sells for $11,880, while they’re typically $380 on the low end and $122,640 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.