$1,100
W 0.3 in D 0.16 in L 0.41 in
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 7.5 x 4 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Pear
Emerald, Other
$1,000
W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.39 in
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 6.8 x 5.3 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald, Other
$1,200
W 0.32 in D 0.21 in L 0.33 in
2.35 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.35 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 8 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald, Other
$400
W 0.21 in D 0.17 in L 0.22 in
0.80 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 0.80 Carats Dimension: 5.4 x 5.2 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald, Other
Loose Emerald - Emerald Cut 1.20ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling Carat: 1.20ct Cut: Emerald Color: Green Size (mm): 6.49 x 5.96 x 4.36 Condition
Emerald
$1,200
W 0.26 in D 0.22 in L 0.35 in
Certified 2.56 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.56 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 6.4 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Panjshir, Afghanistan Cut
Emerald
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Lot Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Lot Weight: 2.85 Carats Sizes: 0.65 To 0.85 Carats Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald, Other
$11,000
W 0.46 in D 0.31 in L 0.6 in
Huge 11.00 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 11.00 Carats Dimension: 15 x 11.5 x 7.7 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald, Other
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 6.6 x 5.6 x 3.8 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut: Emerald
Emerald
$300
W 0.16 in D 0.16 in L 0.34 in
1.00 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.00 Carats Dimension: 8.4 x 3.9 x 4 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut: Emerald
Emerald
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Gem For Engagement Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.65 Carats Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 4 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Emerald
Emerald
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.15 Carats Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 3.9 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Emerald
Emerald
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 0.85 Carats Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.1 x 3.6 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald
2.85 Carat Adorable Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.5 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald
$850
W 0.29 in D 0.14 in L 0.31 in
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Octagon Shape Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.40 Carats Dimension: 7.7 x 7.2 x 3.4 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald, Other
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Tourmaline 18mm Loose emerald cut certified
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural pink tourmaline, very good quality, beautiful sparkle, will come with certificate of authenticity. NATURAL GEMSTONE(S): Tourmaline Clarity/Color: Slightly Included/Pink Cut:...
Tourmaline
Loose Emerald- Emerald Cut 2.14ct GIA Colombia Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 2.14ct Cut: Emerald Color: Green
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Emerald Cut 1.50ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F2) Carat(s): 1.50ct Cut: Emerald Color: Green Origin: Colombia
Emerald
Loose Emeralds - Emerald Cut .71ctw Green Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling Total Carats: .71ctw Cut: Emerald Color: Green Size: ~5mm x 4mm Condition: New
Emerald
$600
W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.35 in
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.55 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 7 x 5 Mm Origin: Panjshir, Afghanistan Cut
Emerald, Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.22 in D 0.12 in L 0.36 in
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 0.95 Carats Dimension: 9 x 5.4 x 3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Emerald
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.36 in D 0.26 in L 0.37 in
Beauteous 4.10 Carats Natural Green Loose Emerald Zambia Mine Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 4.10 Carats Dimension: 9.3x9.1x6.5 Mm Origin: Zambia Color: Green
Beryl, Emerald
$750
W 0.32 in D 0.21 in L 0.32 in
Perfect Square Shape Natural 2.30 Carat Loose Emerald From Swat Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.30 Carats Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 5.3 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Square
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Square Cut 1.79ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F2) Carat(s): 1.79ct Cut: Square Color: Green Origin: Colombia Certified by: GIA Report Number: 2235176902 Condition: New
Emerald
43.60 Carats Natural Citrine Loose Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Citrine Weight: 43.60 Carats Dimension: 25 x 17.1 x 14.5 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Brazil
Citrine
1.40Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.40ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description
Emerald
1.36Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.36ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description
Emerald
1.78Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.78ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Presenting
Emerald
1.82Ct Natural Loose Emerald Radiant Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.82ct Loose Radiant Shape Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Discover the allure of
Emerald
0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 0.55ct Loose Marquise Shape Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Step into a realm of
Emerald
1.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 1.79ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Behold
Emerald
0.82Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 0.82ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Behold
Emerald
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
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Oval Cut 3.30ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F2) Carat(s): 3.30ct Cut: Oval
Emerald
$730
W 0.3 in D 0.18 in L 0.4 in
AA Quality 2.50 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Ring Gemstone Swat Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 4.5 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape
Emerald
$900
W 0.32 in D 0.21 in L 0.32 in
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Perfect Square Shape Gem For Wedding Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 5.3 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Emerald
Emerald
$750
W 0.32 in D 0.23 in L 0.32 in
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Square Shape Gem From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Square
Emerald
$304Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.24 in D 0.21 in L 0.48 in
2.85 carats Loose Emerald Stone Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Emerald NA This stunning 2.85 carat emerald stone, meticulously cut into a classic emerald shape
Emerald
$6,980 / set
H 0.22 in W 0.24 in L 0.35 in
3.93tcw Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 9x6 Genuine Loose Emeralds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 3.93-tcw Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent
Emerald
$3,200
W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.46 in
AAA Quality 2.15 Carat Trapezoid Cut Loose Emerald Gem From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.15 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 7.7 x 4.9 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut
Emerald
$376Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.22 in D 0.18 in L 0.45 in
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Stone Emerald Cut Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald NA This 2.15 carat natural Emerald showcases a lush green hue and classic emerald cut, offering
Emerald
$12,428 / set
H 0.23 in W 0.3 in L 0.46 in
7.56tcw Elongated Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 11x7 Genuine Loose Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 7.56-tcw Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent
Emerald
$27,729 / set
H 0.22 in W 0.3 in L 0.41 in
7.11tcw Vibrant Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 10x8 Genuine Loose Emeralds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 7.11-tcw Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent
Emerald
2.80 Carat Yellowish Green Colombian Emerald - Pear Cut Teardrop Loose Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.80-carats Shape: Pear Cut Clarity: Semi-Transparent Luster: Very Good
Emerald
3.47 Carat Fine Muzo Colombian Emerald - Pear Cut Teardrop Loose Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.47-carats Shape: Pear Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good
Emerald
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 7.3 in D 5.3 in L 12.5 in
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
Tourmaline
4.10 Carat Apple Green Colombian Emerald - Pear Cut Teardrop Loose Emerald May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.10-carats Shape: Pear Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color
Emerald
$640Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.56 in
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
Tourmaline
$160Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.42 in D 0.35 in L 0.87 in
15.35 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Lemon Quartz Citrine From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine Weight: 15.35 Carats Dimension: 22 x 10.6 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil
Citrine
$400Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.23 in D 0.19 in L 0.44 in
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
Tourmaline
$720Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.38 in
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
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.26 in D 0.22 in L 0.34 in
2.55 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Green Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.41 in
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Indicolite Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 5.7 x 4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
Indicolite, Tourmaline
$216Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.24 in D 0.22 in L 0.28 in
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape African Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Colourless Tourmaline Weight: 1.65 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 5.9 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Africa
Tourmaline
$700
W 0.68 in D 0.59 in L 0.91 in
42.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 42.70 Carats Dimension: 23 x 17.1 x 14.9 Mm Colour: Dark Purple Origin
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|38% Off
W 0.23 in D 0.22 in L 0.39 in
2.45 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Apple Green Peridot Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 9.7 x 5.6 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat
Peridot
$160Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.19 in D 0.15 in L 0.23 in
1.05 Carats Adorable Natural Loose Emerald Shape Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 5.8 x 4.6 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Central African
Rhodolite
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.