$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Green Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval This vibrant 1.35 carat natural Tsavorite Garnet displays an intense, rich green hue that is
Garnet, Tsavorite
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.95 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 10.1 x 6.8 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Tsavorite Garnet Stone Oval Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval This stunning 1.40-carat Tsavorite Garnet showcases a vibrant, saturated green color that is
Garnet, Tsavorite
10.32 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 10.32 Carats Dimension: 17.39 x 10.61 x 7.70 Mm Colour: Purple
Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
$104Sale Price|20% Off
Glamming Trillion Shape Red Garnet 1.20 carats Natural Loose Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Trillion Shape Red Garnet, weighing a stunning 1.20 carats, and hailing from the gem-rich mines of
Garnet
AIG Certified 7.88 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 7.88 Carats Dimension: 13.3 x 10.34 x 7.08 Mm Colour: Vivid Purple
Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
$440Sale Price|20% Off
12.10 Carat Natural Loose Orange Hessonite Garnet Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstone enthusiast or a designer looking for something bold and elegant, this African Hessonite Garnet is
Garnet, Hessonite
Natural Vivid Green Demantoid Garnet 4mm Round Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Columbus, OH
: Loose Gemstone Center Stone: Natural Demantoid Garnet Color Grade: Vivid Green (1st Grade) Treatment
Garnet
Rich Green Natural Tsavorite Garnet 3.15 Carat Oval Cut Loose Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Rich Green Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Well Matched Pair – Faceted
Garnet, Tsavorite
$156Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Pink Garnet Custom Precision Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
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Garnet
$654Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut 4.03 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Deep Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Red
Garnet, Rhodolite
$734Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut 5.02 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Deep Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Red
Garnet, Rhodolite
AIG Certified 3.36 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Garnet Weight: 3.36 Carats Dimension: 10 x 7.61 x 5.68 Mm Shape: Pear-Shape
Garnet
Top Quality 4.20 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.20 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 7.9 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
Vivid Green Demantoid Garnet Oval Cut 6x4mm - Loose Gemstone for Fine Jewelry
Located in Columbus, OH
spotlight. ✨ Specifications: Item Type: Loose Gemstone Center Stone: Demantoid Garnet Color Grade: Vivid
Garnet
Top Quality 3.70 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Asscher Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.70 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 7.9 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
AIG Certified 4.02 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
garnet is a stunning green gemstone known for its vivid brilliance and exceptional clarity. A member of
Garnet, Tsavorite
Loupe Clean 4.10 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Baguette Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.10 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 7.6 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
$487Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Reddish Pink Rhodolite Garnet 3.27Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Red Pink
Garnet, Rhodolite
$524Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Purplish Red Pink Rhodolite Garnet 4.09 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Purplish Reddish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined
Garnet, Rhodolite
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Red Garnet Stone Asscher Fancy Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Asscher This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Red Garnet showcases a rich, vivid red hue that reflects
Garnet
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Garnet Emerald Jewelry Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald This striking 4.60-carat natural Red Garnet gemstone from Africa displays a rich, vibrant
Garnet
$487Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Red Rhodolite Garnet 4 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Red Almandine Pyrope
Garnet, Rhodolite
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Emerald This 4.40-carat natural loose red color garnet displays a rich, vivid crimson tone
Garnet
AIG Certified 3.96 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 3.96 Carats Dimension: 9.55 x 8.17 x 6.19 Mm Shape: Pear
Garnet, Other
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald This 2.15 Carat Natural Loose Red Garnet showcases a rich, vibrant red hue that reflects
Garnet
AIG Certified 1.17 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
. Unlike many colored gemstones, faceted tsavorite garnets are rarely treated or enhanced, making them a
Garnet, Tsavorite, Other
AIG Certified 2.60 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 7.73 x 7.12 x 5.19 Mm Shape: Oval
Garnet, Other
AIG Certified 3.98 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Garnet Weight: 3.98 Carats Dimension: 11.49 x 8.05 x 5.66 Mm Shape: Pear-Shape
Garnet, Other
AIG Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
. Unlike many colored gemstones, faceted tsavorite garnets are rarely treated or enhanced, making them a
Garnet, Tsavorite, Other
$208Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 3.70 Carat Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Long Cushion Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 3.70 Carats Dimensions : 10.7x6.8x5.4 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa
Garnet, Rhodolite
$88Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine 1.70 Carat Natural Loose Fanta Hessonite Garnet Gemstone Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Hessonite Garnet Weight : 1.70 Carats Dimensions : 7.2x6.6x4.5 Mm Origin : Africa
Garnet, Hessonite
$486Sale Price / set|35% Off
Deep Orange Natural Hessonite Garnet 11.55 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Orange Natural Hessonite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel 11.55 Ct Earth Mined
Garnet, Hessonite
$487Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Reddish Pink Rhodolite Garnet 3.24Ct Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Red Pink
Garnet, Rhodolite
$576Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Cut Emerald This 4.70 Carat Natural Pinkish Red Garnet from Africa is a striking gemstone
Garnet
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
fine-quality garnets, this gemstone displays a vibrant blend of pink and red tones that create a lively
Garnet
5.30 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion This 5.30 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet from Africa displays a rich blend of pink
Garnet
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Trillion Cut Africa Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Trilliant This 2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet from Africa showcases a vivid, fiery red hue
Garnet
Natural Malaya Garnet loose gemstone 4.73 ct., Rare color, High quality Stone!
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Malaya Garnet loose gemstone 4.73 ct., Rare color, Cushion cut, Origin Tanzania
Garnet
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Pair Cushion Cut African Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald This 2.40 Carat Natural Pinkish Red Garnet Pair from Africa showcases a beautifully matched
Garnet
$200Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carat Natural Loose 3 Piece Heart Shaped Garnet Set African Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.65 Carat Natural Loose 3-Piece Heart-Shaped Garnet Set features beautifully matched gemstones
Garnet
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.3x6.6x5.1 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Oval
Garnet, Rhodolite
$360Sale Price|20% Off
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Cushion This 6.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Red Garnet is a striking gemstone displaying a
Garnet
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Reddish Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut 4.86 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Deep Reddish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined
Garnet, Rhodolite
$440Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion This 4.15 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet displays a beautiful blend of warm pink and
Garnet
$1,574Sale Price|30% Off
5.39 Ct Natural Deep Orange Spessartine Garnet, Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Deep Orange Spessartine / Spessartite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone – Unheated Rare
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Hessonite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 3.30 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 8.2 x 4.9 Mm Origin: Madagascar
Hessonite, Other
$440Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Asscher This 4.25 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet is a striking gemstone showcasing a
Garnet
2.40 Carat Natural Loose 3 Piece Heart Shaped Garnet Set African Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.40 Carat Natural Heart-Shaped Garnet Set from Africa features three beautifully matched gemstones
Garnet
3.65 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Asscher This 3.65 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet features a vivid, richly saturated hue
Garnet
$120Sale Price|20% Off
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
Garnet, Rhodolite
$224Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald Precision This 2.70 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet from Tanzania exhibits an intense
Garnet
$395Sale Price|24% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cutting, and timeless allure, this garnet is a superb choice for anyone seeking a high-quality gemstone
Garnet
$240Sale Price|20% Off
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Smoky Orange Hessonite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 3.75 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 6.5 x 6.2 Mm Colour: Smoky Orange Cut
Garnet, Hessonite
$440Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Cut Cushion This 4.40 carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet from Tanzania showcases a vivid
Garnet
$480Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Oval Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Oval This 4.40-carat sweet red garnet showcases a vivid, naturally rich red hue that is
Garnet
$440Sale Price|20% Off
5.50 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion This 5.50 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet glows with a vivid, fiery red hue and
Garnet
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.