$450
W 0.28 in D 0.24 in L 0.28 in
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 7 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Tourmaline
$500
W 0.3 in D 0.25 in L 0.34 in
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 7.5 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Yellowish Green Origin
Tourmaline
$400
W 0.3 in D 0.23 in L 0.36 in
2.85 Carat Natural Loose African Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9 x 7.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Greenish Yellow Origin
Tourmaline
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Iolite Cushion Shape Gem From India Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose iolite Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 7.1 x 5.6 Mm Origin: India Certificate: On Demand
Iolite
$500
W 0.3 in D 0.21 in L 0.42 in
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Dravite Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dravite Tourmaline Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Brown And
Tourmaline
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
Tourmaline
$450
W 0.27 in D 0.23 in L 0.41 in
Beautiful 3 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 6.7 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Yellow Origin
Tourmaline
$450
W 0.24 in D 0.2 in L 0.37 in
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 5.9 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Tourmaline
$1,150
W 0.37 in D 0.3 in L 0.47 in
Rare Color 6.50 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 9.3 x 7.5 Mm Colour: Blue Origin
Tourmaline
$1,800
W 0.5 in D 0.37 in L 0.53 in
12.00 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 12.00 Carats Dimension: 13.4 x 12.7 x 9.2 Mm Colour: Blue Origin
Tourmaline
$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
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.31 in D 0.23 in L 0.34 in
2.85 Carats Natural Loose Cushion Shape Mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 7.8 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Mint Green
Tourmaline
$168Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.39 in D 0.32 in L 0.52 in
6.40 Carats Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Ring Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 6.40 Carats Dimension: 13.1x9.8x7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color
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
$312Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.36 in D 0.26 in L 0.42 in
5.00 Carats Natural Loose Slightly Included Mint Tourmaline Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 10.6 x 9.1 x6.5 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin
Tourmaline
$500
W 0.4 in D 0.32 in L 0.47 in
8.25 Carat Natural Loose Topaz Octagon Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
fitting description for its fiery and captivating appearance. This gem belongs to the mineral family of
Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.28 in D 0.24 in L 0.32 in
2.45 Carat Natural Loose African Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 8 x 7 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Yellow Origin: Africa
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
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Pieces Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Pieces Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 6.2 x 6.9 x 5.1 Mm And 6 x 6 x 4.3 Mm
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.41 in
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Iolite Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose iolite Weight: 2.30 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 6.8 x 5.3 Mm Origin: India Certificate: On
Iolite
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.3 in
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 6.3 x 5 Mm Colour: Seafoam Origin
Tourmaline
10.65 Carat Stunning Loose Blue Topaz Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 10.65 Carats Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.7 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval
Blue Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.24 in D 0.21 in L 0.29 in
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 6 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Blue Origin
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.29 in D 0.24 in L 0.33 in
3.00 Carat Natural Loose lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.2 x 7.2 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.3 in D 0.28 in L 0.31 in
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.25 Carats Dimension: 7.7 x 7.6 x 7 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.26 in D 0.23 in L 0.35 in
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 6.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.28 in D 0.21 in L 0.32 in
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8 x 7.1 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.23 in D 0.19 in L 0.32 in
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.3 in D 0.19 in L 0.25 in
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 6.1 x 7.6 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Tourmaline
$160Sale Price|36% Off
W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.25 in
0.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Tourmaline Octagon Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Tourmaline Weight: 0.90 Carats Dimension: 6.1 x 6.1 x 4.1 Mm Colour: Golden Origin
Tourmaline
$350
W 0.21 in D 0.2 in L 0.27 in
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.30 Carats Dimension: 6.7 x 5.1 x 5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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
$224Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.21 in D 0.17 in L 0.38 in
1.75 Cts Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
, possesses a unique allure that has fascinated gem enthusiasts and jewelry designers for centuries. This semi
Tourmaline
$900
W 0.25 in D 0.24 in L 0.61 in
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem
Tourmaline
$500
W 0.21 in D 0.17 in L 0.31 in
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Rose Pink Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is
Tourmaline
$500
W 0.34 in D 0.26 in L 0.32 in
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Steel Grey Colour Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is
Tourmaline
$390
W 0.48 in D 0.36 in L 0.52 in
12.25 Carat loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 12.25 Carats Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher
Blue Topaz
Orange Spessartite Garnet, Faceted Gem, 15, 95 ct., loose Gemstone, natural
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
exclusive collection. This beautiful gem has a ornage brown colour with a great fire. The exclusivity and
Garnet
$800
W 0.37 in D 0.24 in L 0.52 in
5.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Lime Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali," which translates to "stone with
Tourmaline
$1,000
W 0.31 in D 0.27 in L 0.31 in
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Peachy Pink Tourmaline Square Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali," which translates to "stone with
Tourmaline
$300
W 0.45 in D 0.35 in L 0.62 in
10.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 10.65 Carats Dimension: 15.7 x 11.2 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin
Amethyst
$300
W 0.39 in D 0.4 in L 0.76 in
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 19.3 x 9.9 x 10 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Amethyst
$300
W 0.5 in D 0.38 in L 0.57 in
9.55 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Oval Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.55 Carats Dimension: 14.4 x 12.6 x 9.6 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Amethyst
$350
W 0.53 in D 0.38 in L 0.67 in
13.55 Carat Exquisite Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 13.55 Carats Dimension: 17 x 13.4 x 9.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Amethyst
$200
W 0.34 in D 0.26 in L 0.5 in
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Oval Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 8.4 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Amethyst
$2,000
W 0.47 in D 0.27 in L 0.47 in
5.30 Cts Natural Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Gem From Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
depending on the specific composition of the gem. Durability: Tourmaline is generally a durable gemstone
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$250
W 0.5 in D 0.43 in L 0.51 in
10.20 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Octagon Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 10.20 Carats Dimension: 12.8 x 12.7 x 10.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non
Citrine
$380
W 0.54 in D 0.42 in L 0.54 in
11.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Perfect Square Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 11.50 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 13.7 x 10.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Amethyst
$520Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.34 in D 0.23 in L 0.34 in
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Fanta Color Spessartite Garnet Round Cut African Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Round This 2.95 Carat Natural Loose Fanta Color Spessartite Garnet is a vibrant and highly
Garnet
$2,400
W 0.42 in D 0.36 in L 0.5 in
10.35 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Rutile Peridot Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Cushion This 10.35 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Rutile Peridot is a striking gemstone
Peridot
1.75 Carat Pretty Loose Goshenite Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
, belongs to the beryl mineral family, which also includes renowned gems like emerald and aquamarine. Unlike
Other
$320
W 0.56 in D 0.47 in L 0.56 in
11.95 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Round Flower Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 11.95 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 14.1 x 11.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non
Citrine
$4,800
W 0.4 in D 0.34 in L 0.52 in
9.75 Carat Natural Loose Fine Quality Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Cut Cushion This 9.75 Carat Natural Loose Fine Quality Green Tourmaline exhibits a vibrant
Tourmaline
$250
W 0.54 in D 0.43 in L 0.6 in
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 15.2 x 13.7 x 10.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non
Citrine
$500
W 0.57 in D 0.44 in L 0.57 in
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Perfect Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 14.3 x 14.3 x 11.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non
Citrine
$500
W 0.17 in D 0.09 in L 0.29 in
0.85 Carat Loose Vibrant Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 0.85 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 4.3 x 2.1 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Africa
Sapphire
$400
W 0.44 in D 0.39 in L 0.62 in
12.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine Weight: 12.05 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 11.1 x 9.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment
Citrine
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.