$500
W 0.24 in D 0.21 in L 0.27 in
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gem From Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.70 Carats Dimension: 6.8 x 5.9 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: Cushion Color
Spinel
$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
$200Sale Price|60% Off
W 0.48 in D 0.3 in L 0.47 in
Adorable 5.25 Carats Natural Loose Heart Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.25 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 12.1 x 7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non
Amethyst
$800
W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.24 in
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Burmese Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.15 Carats Dimension: 5.9 x 5.7 x 4 Mm Origin: Burma Myanmar Shape: Cushion
Spinel
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
Stunning 6.15 Carats Pixelated Cut Loose Sky Blue Topaz Earth Mine Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 6.15 Carats Dimension: 12.6x7.8x6.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald
Topaz, Blue Topaz
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 6.8x5.6mm Loose Gemstone Natural Fine Purple
Spinel
0.73ct Deep Blue Natural Sapphire Oval Loose Cut Gemstone VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
0.73ct Deep Blue Natural Sapphire Oval Loose Cut Gemstone 5.8x4.8mm VS Natural Green Blue Sapphire
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
10.50 Carat Adorable Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Trillion Shape Gem For Earring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Weight: 10.50 Carats Dimension: 10.8 x 10.8 x 6.5 Mm And 11 x 11 x
Blue Topaz
$1,900
W 0.41 in D 0.28 in L 0.45 in
AAA Top Quality 6.45 Carat Natural Loose Fire Sphene Titanite Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sphene Weight: 6.45 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 10.4 x 6.9 Mm Origin: Warsak Pakistan Shape
Other
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.36 in D 0.23 in L 0.37 in
AAA Top Quality 4.00 Carat Natural Loose Fire Sphene Titanite Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sphene Weight: 4.00 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 9.1 x 5.8 Mm Origin: Warsak Pakistan Shape
Other
$2,800
W 0.39 in D 0.35 in L 0.62 in
12.80 Carat Natural Loose Vivid Green Tourmaline Can Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Deep Green Tourmaline Weight: 12.80 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 9.9 x 8.8 Mm Origin
Tourmaline
$380
W 0.27 in D 0.23 in L 0.32 in
2.55 Carat Adorable Natural Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 8 x 6.8 x 5.7 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline
$700
W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.38 in
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.25 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 7.8 x 5 Mm Colour: Black And Blue
Tourmaline
$420
W 0.23 in D 0.18 in L 0.5 in
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 12.6 x 5.6 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Mint Green
Tourmaline
$1,100
W 0.31 in D 0.22 in L 0.4 in
2.70 Carat Natural Hot Pink Loose Tourmaline Oval Shape Gem For Wedding Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hot Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimension: 10 x 7.8 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Hot Pink
Tourmaline
$232Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.31 in D 0.27 in L 0.32 in
3.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Fancy Cut Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 7.8 x 6.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
$192Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.37 in D 0.23 in L 0.37 in
3.80 Carat Gorgeous Loose London Blue Topaz Perfect Square Cut Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 9.2 x 5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
$500
W 0.29 in D 0.27 in L 0.29 in
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 7.3 x 6.8 Mm Colour: Blue Green
Tourmaline
$600
W 0.23 in D 0.15 in L 0.54 in
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 5.7 x 3.7 Mm Colour: Green And
Tourmaline
$450
W 0.24 in D 0.17 in L 0.61 in
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline long Emerald Shape Gem For Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.50 Carats Dimension: 15.3 x 6 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Green And
Tourmaline
$1,200
W 0.32 in D 0.27 in L 0.47 in
Top AAA 5.30 Carat Natural Loose Bright Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.30 Carats Dimension: 11.9 x 8 x 6.8 Mm Colour: Green
Tourmaline
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.22 in D 0.17 in L 0.75 in
4.05 Carats Natural Loose Long Emerald Shape Bi colour Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 19 x 5.4 x 4.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline
$301Sale Price|30% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Dual Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bluish Green Dual Tourmaline Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 6.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 Mm And
Tourmaline
$2,500
W 0.38 in D 0.28 in L 0.44 in
5.85 Carat Natural Loose Pretty Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.85 Carats Dimension: 1.1 x 9.5 x 6.9 Mm Colour: Peach Pink
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.24 in D 0.15 in L 0.44 in
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Light Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose light Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 6 x 3.6 Mm Colour: Light
Tourmaline
$500
W 0.45 in D 0.38 in L 0.51 in
Glamorous Loose 13.10 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 13.10 Carats Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.2 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
2.17ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.17ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 8x7mm VVS Fine Natural
Garnet, Rhodolite
$176Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.23 in D 0.15 in L 0.33 in
1.90 Carat Natural Light Blue Loose Zircon Ring Gem from Cambodia Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
in their horoscope can also wear this gem. A man who is facing any kind of marriage-related problem
Zircon
$350
W 0.23 in D 0.18 in L 0.27 in
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Shape Gem From Burma Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.71 in D 0.56 in L 2.01 in
51 Mm Long Natural Loose Green Aquamarine Gem For Necklace Jewelry 108 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
typically recognized for its serene blue hues, green aquamarine offers a unique twist on this cherished gem
Aquamarine, Beryl
$336Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.25 in D 0.21 in L 0.36 in
2.40 Carat Natural Rich Color Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
as a solitaire stone or combined with other gems, this enchanting gem continues to capture the hearts
Tourmaline
$160Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.48 in D 0.34 in L 0.48 in
7.00 Carat Octagon Cut Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine Gem For Ring Size
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine Weight: 7.00 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.6 Colour: Yellow Origin
Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.48 in D 0.38 in L 0.48 in
12.60 Carat Sizzling Loose Sky Blue Topaz Perfect Square Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 12.60 Carats Dimension: 12 x 12 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Sky
Blue Topaz
$156Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.31 in D 0.26 in L 0.77 in
Stunning 19.5 Mm Long Loose Light Green Amethyst Prasiolite Smith Bar Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
, and cut. The most desirable prasiolite gems exhibit a vibrant green color with excellent transparency
Amethyst
Mahenge Tanzania Red Spinel 2.96 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone, Unmounted
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
valuable addition to any curated collection. Whether displayed as a loose gem or preserved as part of a
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$470
W 0.17 in D 0.09 in L 0.17 in
2.75 Carat Natural Loose 10 Piece Pink Spinel Gems Lot Round Cut From Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
showcases a charming array of soft to vibrant pink tones. Each gem is precision-cut in a round shape
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.3 in D 0.23 in L 0.42 in
3.10 Carats Natural Loose Fire Sphene Titanite Ring Gem Oval Shape From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and the United States. While it is a popular choice for gem collectors and
Hematite, Multi-gemstone
$320Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.32 in D 0.22 in L 0.41 in
3.30 Cts Natural Loose Fire Titanite Sphene Oval Ring Gem From Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
this, skilled lapidaries manage to create exquisite faceted gems that showcase the stone's exceptional
Multi-gemstone
$320Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.38 in D 0.34 in L 0.5 in
Gorgeous Intense Blue Loose Electric Blue Topaz from Brazil 9.85 Carat Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Electric Blue Topaz Weight : 9.85 Carats Dimensions : 12.6x9.6x8.5 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity : Loupe Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Intense Blue Certificate: On Demand Blue Top...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
NATURAL 1.92ct Fine Pink Zircon Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone 8.8x5.2mm VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
the Gemmological association of Great Britain (Gem-A) - Accredited jewellery professional (AJP) with
Zircon
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 1.58 Carat Loose Natural Blue Sapphire Gem Oval Shape for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stunning Blue Sapphire Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 8x6,6x3.7 Mm Origin: Africa Shape: Oval Color: Blue Treatment: Color Heat Certificate: On Demand . Sapphires are known as the st...
Blue Sapphire
Fine Australian Green Blue Bi Colour Sapphire 0.91ct Heart Cut Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Green Blue Parti-Colour/bi colour Australian Sapphire Gem. 0.91 Carat with a beautiful and
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
$89
H 0.19 in W 0.29 in D 0.26 in
1.89 Carat Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.89ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 7.2x6.6mm VS Fine Natural
Garnet, Rhodolite
$320Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.42 in D 0.34 in L 0.42 in
Perfect Square Shape 8.20 Carats Fancy Cut Loose London Blue Topaz Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 8.20 Carats Dimension: 10.6 x 10.6 x 8.4 Mm Shape: Square Cut
Blue Topaz
GIA Certified Fine Blue 1.19ct Untreated Sapphire Pear Cut Unheated Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certifier Fine Blue Untreated Sapphire Gemstone. Unheated blue sapphire with a beautiful deep blue colour. Fully certified by GIA confirming stone as natural and untreated. Ver...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.32 in D 0.19 in L 0.43 in
3 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape Ring Gem From Africa Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
stones displaying more violet undertones while others lean toward a redder hue. This gem's unique and
Garnet, Rhodolite
7 Carats Baby Pink Step Cushion Cut Kunzite (Spodumene) for Fine Jewellery 10 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blush to Vivid Pink, Loose Gem for Fine Jewelry Design A captivating natural pink kunzite gemstone
Kunzite
Long Emerald Cut Baby Pink Kunzite Pendant Size Natural from Afghanistan 20 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
, Soft Blush to Vivid Pink, Loose Gem for Fine Jewelry Design A captivating natural pink kunzite
Kunzite
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Excellent Loose Aquamarine 1.70 Carats Loose Gemstones for Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Loose Aquamarine Gem WEIGHT: 1.70 Carats DIMENSIONS: 7.6 x 7 x 4.9 mm CLARITY: Eye Clean SHAPE: Cushion
Aquamarine
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
Aquamarine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.28 in D 0.15 in L 0.3 in
1.40 Carat Loose Natural Loose Emerald Stone Asscher Cut Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Asscher The 1.40 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Stone is a striking gemstone sourced from the rich
Emerald
2.30 Bright Green Fluorite Gem
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Brilliant Pavilion: Modified Brilliant Gem Dimensions: 9.17x 7.15 x 5.54 mm Color: Light Green Gem Type
Fluorite
$280Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.27 in D 0.23 in L 0.49 in
7.55 Carat Loose Reverse Pairs Loose Amethyst Citrine Baguette Shape from Brazil
Located in Bangkok, TH
natural gems showcase the perfect contrast between the rich violet of Amethyst and the warm golden tones
Amethyst, Citrine
$296Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.25 in D 0.22 in L 0.41 in
3.05 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Loose Open Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 10.3x6.3x5.4 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Tourmaline
2.81 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphires in our store available as a loose gemstone
Emerald
5.59 Ct Emerald Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphires in our store available as a loose gemstone
Emerald
0.92 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphires in our store available as a loose gemstone
Emerald
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.