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Blue Topaz Square Cut Stone Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
2 Pieces / 1 Pair
18.15 Ct Weight
11 mm Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
Blue Aquamarine Loose stone
Located in Melbourne, AU
A loose aquamrine gem
weight : 3.47 ct
vibrant blue colour and very sparkle
VVS clarity
cushion
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Black Spinel Hexagon Cut Stone Lot Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 198.90 Carats
Size: 4x11 To 5x20 MM
Pieces: 17
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
3.5 Carat Natural Mozambique Tourmaline Octagon Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
aqua color of ocean water.
This single loose Mozambique tourmaline measures 8X7.50mm with a desirable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.32 in D 0.28 in L 0.3 in
2.40 Carats Green Loose Peridot Stone Scissors Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
rectangular
Cut scissor
The 2.40-carat Green Peridot Stone is a captivating natural Pakistani gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
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W 0.28 in D 0.21 in L 0.34 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 Loose Blue Aquamarine Stone Scissor Cut Natural Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut scissor
The exquisite beauty of a 2.25-carat scissor-cut Blue Aquamarine Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
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W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.4 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
8.38 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Scissors Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape octagon
Cut scissors
The Green Tourmaline Stone you possess is a captivating gem of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.38 in D 0.32 in L 0.52 in
2.69 Carats Loose Chrome Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart
Cut Heart
The exquisite Chrome Tourmaline is a natural African gemstone that captivates with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
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W 0.43 in D 0.19 in L 0.38 in
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Red Burmese Stone Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.45 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.25 in
3.67 Carat Step Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose stone in Cherry Blossom Pink
Located in London, GB
3.67 Carat Natural Tourmaline Loose stone in Cherry Blossom Pink
GRS/GCS/GIA appointed lab
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
GIA Certified 1.72 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Loose Stone
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as G color, SI1 clarity with excellent polish and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
16.40 Carat Pixel Cut Loose Ametrine Gemstone, Smith Bar Cut Ametrine Stone
Located in Peshawar, PK
& Yellow
Shape: Emerald
Cut/Facet: Pixel Cut / Pixelated Cut
Certificate: On Demand
As a stone of both
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine
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H 0.67 in W 0.5 in D 0.42 in L 0.67 in
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
Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone 2.10 Aquamarine Stone Finegems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
49.5 Carat Ametrine Emerald Cut - Extra Large Loose Single Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
quartz!
This single loose stone measures 23.8mm x 20.2mm with a 14.7mm depth, making it the main focal
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine
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W 0.8 in D 0.58 in L 0.94 in
Ametrine Stone 10.77 Carat Fancy Emerald Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 10.77 carat fancy Emerald-Cut Ametrine loose gem, offered unmounted to someone special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz, Amethyst
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W 0.54 in D 0.3 in L 0.69 in
4 Carat Tanzanite 9mm Round Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
the main focal point for your next jewelry design.
This single loose stone measures 9mm round with
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
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
5 Carat Tanzanite 10mm Round Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
This loose tanzanite measures 10mm in diameter by 7.20mm in depth with a round faceted cut, giving
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
1.15 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
The exquisite Green Tourmaline stone, boasting a weight of 1.15 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.23 in D 0.18 in L 0.25 in
13.56 Carat Aquamarine Oval-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
13.56 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
Length: 10.12 mm
Width: 12.74
Category
2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
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H 0.69 in W 0.51 in L 0.41 in
34.25 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
34.25 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
Length: 13.39 mm
Width: 27.57
Category
2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
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H 0.44 in W 1.09 in L 0.53 in
10.55 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.55 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
Length: 9 mm
Width: 14.10 mm
Category
2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
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H 0.33 in W 0.56 in L 0.36 in
1.31 Carats Blue Loose Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Natural Mozambique's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape oval
Cut Oval
This exquisite 1.31 carats blue sapphire stone boasts an elegant oval cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire
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W 0.25 in D 0.11 in L 0.34 in
2.54 Carat Loose Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Fancy Cushion
Shape Cushion
The 2.54 carat Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite example of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.35 in
3.20 Carats Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The stunning 3.20 carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Stone showcases the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.28 in D 0.26 in L 0.38 in
0.88 Carats Loose Deep Blue Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape oval
Cut oval
This exquisite 0.88 carat deep blue sapphire stone boasts an elegant oval cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
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W 0.23 in D 0.1 in L 0.28 in
1.67 Carats Fanta Spessartite Loose Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
Behold the enchanting allure of a 4.40-carat Apple Green Peridot, delicately
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
7.15 Carats Sweet Pink Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
included
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 7.15 carats Sweet Pink Tourmaline Stone showcases a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.4 in D 0.36 in L 0.41 in
9.0 carats Purple Loose Kunzite Stone Emerald Cut Natural Naigarian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
The 9.0 carat Purple Kunzite stone, characterized by its enchanting emerald cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Kunzite
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W 0.34 in D 0.31 in L 0.6 in
0.62 carats Demantoind Loose Garnet Stone Round Cut Natural Russian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.62 carats
Dim 5.38x3.11 mm
Clarity VVS
Origin Russia
Treatment None
Shape Round
Cut Round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
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W 0.13 in L 0.22 in
2.60 Carats Baby Pink Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 2.60 carats Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone showcases a mesmerizing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.25 in D 0.19 in L 0.43 in
1.75 Carats Gray Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
Cut Fancy Cushion
The 1.75 carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a captivating natural gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.28 in
3.21 Carats Loose Blue Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion
The 3.21 carats Blue Tourmaline Stone is a captivating and exquisite gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.3 in D 0.22 in L 0.41 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
1.30 Carats Green Loose Peridot Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Octagon
Cut Asscher
Behold the mesmerizing beauty of a 1.30 carat Green Peridot Stone, expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
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W 0.26 in D 0.17 in L 0.26 in
3.13 Carats Loose Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
Cut Step Cushion
The 3.13 carat Light Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite and captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.29 in D 0.24 in L 0.33 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
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
1.65 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.65 carats Natural Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.18 in L 0.29 in
1.50 Carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.50 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
1.40 Carats Natural Red Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.40 carats Natural Red Burmese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
2.67 carats Lavender Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The exquisite Lavender Spinel stone, boasting a weight of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.31 in D 0.24 in L 0.31 in
2.55 carats Pink Loose Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Natural Brumes Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Octagon
Cut Emerald
Pink Spinel, a captivating gemstone that exudes grace and sophistication. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.29 in D 0.18 in L 0.34 in
1.15 Carat Pink Sapphire 8x5mm Oval Faceted Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
who love precious gemstones, add this gorgeous single loose stone to your display, an anniversary ring
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Pink Sapphire
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W 0.32 in D 0.09 in L 0.2 in
4.45 Carats Yellow Loose Sphene Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
In the realm of exquisite gemstones, a dazzling 4.45 carat Sphene takes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Beryl
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W 0.36 in D 0.27 in L 0.36 in
2.76 carats Lavender Loose Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
The Lavender Spinel is an exquisite gemstone, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
Huge Blue Topaz Pear Cut Stone Natural Loose Gemstone 115.50 Cts
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Blue Topaz Pear Shape
1 piece
115.50 Ct Weight
27x38 mm Size
Category
2010s Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
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
4.25 Carats Fine Sea Blue Loose Aquamarine Stone Trilliant Cut Nigerian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
triangular
Cut Trilliant
The 4.25 carats Fine Sea Blue Aquamarine Stone boasts an exquisite Trilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
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W 0.43 in D 0.3 in L 0.44 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
2.55 Carats Vivid Blue Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion
The 2.55-carat Vivid Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite example of natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.34 in
1.15 Carats Orange Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Spinel Stone. With its mesmerizing hue reminiscent of a fiery sunset, this cushion cut natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.22 in D 0.16 in L 0.25 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
1.50 Carats Deep Gray Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
The 1.50 carats Deep Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a captivating natural gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.29 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
4.75 carats Green Loose Peridot Stone Fancy Oval Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval
Cut oval
The exquisite beauty of this 4.75 carat Green Peridot Stone is truly captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
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W 0.4 in D 0.22 in L 0.49 in
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Loose Cut Stone For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact loose cut stone you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold and Gold. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing loose cut stone — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Gems Paradise and KAMAL each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a loose cut stone featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes octagon cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our loose cut stone for sale are for women, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Loose Cut Stone?
The price for a loose cut stone starts at $495 and tops out at $750,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,597.
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.
Questions About Loose Cut Stone
- What is a princess cut stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A princess-cut refers to a popular gemstone cut. A square, modified brilliant-cut stone with pointed corners, the princess cut is a variation on the round brilliant stone and came into fashion in the 1960s. This cut has maximum brilliance and, therefore, it is one of the most popular choices for engagement rings. Also, because of the square shape, more of the original gem is preserved, so there is less waste. Find a collection of vintage and antique princess-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- How do I cut a stone trough?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To cut through a stone trough would require a powerful cutting tool. It is best to take the piece to a professional who can safely cut the trough to the desired shape and size. You can also shop a collection of stone troughs from some of the world’s top enthusiasts on 1stDibs.
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