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1.25 Carat Loose Stone Emerald Heart Shape Brazil
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
Extremely nice color beautiful Emerald đź’š Heart shape. Origin BRAZIL Minor oil enhancement
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

10.20 Carat Natural Emerald Heart Cabochon Sugarloaf Unique Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Emerald Weight: 10.20 CT Measurements: 15.2 x 12.2 x 9 mm Shape: Heart Cabochon Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Heart-Shaped Russian Emerald Loose Gemstone 0.51 Carat
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
What is the most recognized symbol of love? Definitely, it's a heart. This heart-shaped Emerald has
Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

0.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.79ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Unveiling our
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

0.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
0.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
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W 0.2 in D 0.12 in L 0.37 in
0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.55ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Unveiling our
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
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W 0.2 in D 0.1 in L 0.34 in
1.26Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.26ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Unveiling our
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.26Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
1.26Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
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W 0.23 in D 0.15 in L 0.4 in
Genuine 8.15 Carats Natural Loose Bicolor Loose Tourmaline Scissor Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Scissor Emerald Color: Pink & White Treatment: Non Loose tourmaline gemstones come in a dazzling array of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Pink Tourmaline 18mm Loose emerald cut certified
Located in Jupiter, FL
: none WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Jupiter, Florida, is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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

1.58Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.58ct Loose Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Delight in the
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.58Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape 2 Pcs
1.58Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape 2 Pcs
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W 0.22 in D 0.14 in L 0.35 in
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gem From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.45 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 5.5 x 4.9 Mm Origin: Swat, Pakistan Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.45 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gem From Swat, Pakistan
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gem From Swat, Pakistan
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W 0.22 in D 0.2 in L 0.3 in
Small 1.05 Carats Natural Loose Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garneg Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 6.4x6.9x3.6 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape
Category

2010s Tanzanian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

17.70 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Heart Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
& Yellow Shape: Heart Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique and captivating gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

6.75 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 6.75 Carats Dimension; 14.9x8x6.2 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.75 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
6.75 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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W 0.32 in D 0.25 in L 0.59 in
4.20 Carat Long Emerald Cut Natural Green Loose Tourmaline Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Green Certificate: On Demand Basically, mint tourmalines are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.20 Carat Long Emerald Cut Natural Green Loose Tourmaline Emerald Cut
4.20 Carat Long Emerald Cut Natural Green Loose Tourmaline Emerald Cut
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H 0.56 in W 0.25 in D 0.21 in L 0.56 in
1.86ct Heart Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Emerald Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.86 cts Measurements: 8.61 x 8.44 x
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2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.86ct Heart Green Emerald from Colombia
1.86ct Heart Green Emerald from Colombia
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W 0.34 in D 0.18 in L 0.34 in
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Emerald From Chitral, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.85 Carat Dimension: 12.1 x 5.9 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Chitral, Pakistan Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Gia Certified Emerald 5.07 Carats Heart Shaped Cut Great Vivid Green
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified heart shape emerald. Very rare and exceptional vivid green emerald, cut in the shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

2.0 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set Weight: 2.0 Carat Sizes: 0.70 , 0.60 , 0.50 , 0.20 Carat Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Colombian Emerald Heart Layout 7.65 Carats Cutstone For Jewellery Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 7.65 carats Shape - Heart Size - Size - 5x4 To 7x7 MM Quantity - 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

45 Heart-Shaped Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Cabochon Cts 40.54
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-five heart-shaped cabochons, each expertly made from sapphire, emerald, and ruby, is a captivating
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

1.55 Carat Amazing Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set Weight: 1.55 Carat Sizes: 0.70 , 0.45 , 0.40 Carat Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

4.45 Carats Incredible Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Lagoon Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.45 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 7.3 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.15 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline from Afghanistan Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Pink Certificate: On Demand Basically, mint tourmalines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Artist Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.05 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 9.3x5.3x4.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.10 Carats Natural Loose Pale Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Shaped
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink Shape: Emerald Clarity: Eye Clean Certificate: On Demand With a rating between 7 and 7.5 on the
Category

Antique Early 1600s Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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

5.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 5.70 Carat Dimension: 13.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 Mm Origin: Swat, Pakistan Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Emerald Cut Vivid Yellow Zimmi Loose Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Rare natural vivid yellow diamond 1.08 carat emerald cut, a rare shape in over 1.00 carat diamond
Category

2010s Sierra Leonean Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.60 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Included) Origin Afghanistan Shape Octagon Cut Emerald The Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a true masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline 6.10 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghani Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
(Very, Very Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Discover the allure of our Mint Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Greenish Blue Tourmaline 2.70 carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghani Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
(Very, Very Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Indulge in the captivating allure of our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Genuine 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Indicolite Certificate: On Demand In the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

3.15 Carat Glamorous Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 6.8 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rubelite

7.40 Carat Natural Loose Long Slightly Included Emerald Shape Mint Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension: 19.2 x 6.9 x 6 Mm Colour: Mint Green Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Vivid Yellow Sapphire 4.09 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Unheated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
Bursting with colour and vitality a large yellow sapphire that will fill your heart with sunshine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

2.85 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 5.8 x 5 Mm Colour : Mint Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Cut Mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 6.1 x 5 Mm Colour : Mint Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

32.20 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 32.20 Carats Dimension: 21 x 14.6 x 11.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Emerald Shape Natural Loose Green Tourmaline 2.60 Carat Earth Mine Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carat Dimension: 9 x 5.8 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Dark Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Long Emerald Shape 5.95 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 5.95 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 6.9 x 6 Mm Colour: Mint Green Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.75 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 5.7 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.85 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Tourmaline Gem For jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 7 x 5 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.10 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.10 Carats Dimensions : 7.9x6.4x4.2 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa
Category

2010s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Rhodolite

Emerald Shape Stunning 13.10 Carats SI Quality Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 13.10 Carats Dimension: 14.4 x 11.1 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.10 Carats Natural Pink Bicolor Loose Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 6.10 Carats Dimension: 11.7x10.1x6.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.95 Carats Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carats Dimension: 7.5x7.3x6.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.05 Cts Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Customer Demand . Blueish green tourmaline, also known as blue-green
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Baroque Revival Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Green Emerald/Octagon Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 6.25 Ct-Afghan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Fantastic Yellowish Green Emerald/Octagon Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Silver Grey Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 4.45 Ct-Emerald Cut Afghani
Located in Peshawar, PK
A very impressive Silver Grey Emerald Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan! This
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.70 Carats Sea Blue Loose Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Very Slightly Included) Shape octagon Cut emerald Behold the exquisite allure of this stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Emerald Cut Rare Neon Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 14.75 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Behold the allure of our remarkable Neon Bluish Green Natural Loose Gemstone, a substantial 14.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.55 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 3.55 Carats Dimension: 15 x 5.3 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Pink Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

8.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 8.00 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 9.6 x 7.3 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

2.35 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.35 Carats Dimension: 10.6 x 5.6 x 4 Mm Colour : Mint Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.40 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Green Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 7.3 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Mint Green Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.50 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Emerald Cut Shape Loose Gemstone Jewellery
Located in New York, NY
lively gemstone that brings a wondrous peace from within, and works well with the heart chakra. Morganite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

0.95 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Fancy Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 0.95 Carats Dimension: 5.9 x 5 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

8.60 Carat Pretty Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 8.60 Carats Dimension: 16.4 x 9.5 x 7.7 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Huge 26.75 Carats Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gem From Shigar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 26.75 Carats Dimension: 21x13.6x12.3 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

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Loose Emerald Heart For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of loose emerald heart you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 14k gold, gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of loose emerald heart among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of loose emerald heart — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alexander Beverly Hills, ALPENGEM and Tsarina Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of loose emerald heart of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also heart cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of loose emerald heart, 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 Loose Emerald Heart?

Prices for a piece of loose emerald heart can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $240 and can go as high as $140,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,500.

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.