$3,000
W 0.31 in D 0.26 in L 0.35 in
Unheated Certified Natural Loose Ruby Mozambique Mine 4.61 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
, these gems have proven their long-term value and reliability for the gemstone trade.
Ruby
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali," which translates to "stone with
Tourmaline, Other
4.70 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pixel Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.70 Carats Dimension: 10 x 8 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Garnet, Rhodolite
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Polygon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 8.2 x 6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Garnet, Rhodolite
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
W 0.67 in D 0.49 in L 0.83 in
37.45 Carat Gorgeous Faceted Electric Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Electric Blue Topaz Weight: 37.45 Carats Dimension: 21 x 16.9 x 12.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
Certified 1.11 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
and high refractive index contribute to its remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem
Spinel, Other
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 7.4 x 4 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word
Tourmaline, Other
12.10 Carat Stunning Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Fancy Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 12.10 Carats Dimension: 15.1 x 11.2 x 9.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
9.75 Carat Pretty Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Fancy Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 9.75 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 11.1 x 8.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
$1,500
W 0.3 in D 0.28 in L 0.31 in
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word
Tourmaline, Other
39.85 Carat Gorgeous Faceted Swiss Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 39.85 Carats Dimensions: 21 x 15.4 x 12.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
$450
W 0.19 in D 0.14 in L 0.57 in
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Tricolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
gem’s sophisticated character. Perfect for a bespoke ring or pendant, this tricolor tourmaline offers
Tourmaline
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6.3 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 7 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Garnet, Rhodolite
$480
W 0.33 in D 0.23 in L 0.38 in
Natural 3.45 Carat Faceted Maroon Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maroon Pink Tourmaline Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 8.3 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline
$750
W 0.25 in D 0.13 in L 0.31 in
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Shape Gemstone From Mozambique
Located in Peshawar, PK
, almost electric appearance that no other gem can replicate. Loose Paraiba tourmalines are sought after
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Other
9.55 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Fancy Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 9.55 Carats Dimension: 14.3 x 11.7 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour
Citrine
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Sphene / Titanite Round Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sphene/ Titanite Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.4 Mm Origin: Warsak Pakistan
Other
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word
Tourmaline, Other
$132Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.24 in D 0.14 in L 0.36 in
1.54 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Emerald Cut, Transparent Multi-Color Stone from
Tourmaline
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 7.3 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
0.80 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Spinel Trapezoid Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Red Spinel Weight: 0.80 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: trapezoid
Spinel
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 6.7 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Garnet, Rhodolite
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
found in well-formed, gem-quality crystals. These aquamarines range from pale sky blue to deep oceanic
Aquamarine
13 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Weight: 13 Carats Dimension: 17.8 x 11.6 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald
Quartz
12.70 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Weight: 12.70 Carats Dimension: 17.3 x 11.1 x 9.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Quartz
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 9.6 x 9.6 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square
Citrine, Quartz
8.30 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Cabochon Pair Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Pair Weight: 8.30 Carats Dimension: 9.9 x 9.9 x 6.9 Mm And
Citrine
$700 / set
W 0.65 in D 0.11 in L 0.82 in
Natural Myanmar Jade Bohp Pear Loose Stones, Bright Fluorescent Green
Located in Kowloon, HK
Add a bold, bohemian touch to your next design with this carved jade pear-shaped loose stone pair
Jade
$750 / set
W 0.69 in D 0.04 in L 0.72 in
Natural Myanmar Jade Carved Pair Loose Stones, Green Jade Carvings
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your jewelry designs with this beautiful carved jade pair loose stone set. Each piece
Jade
$400
W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.43 in
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Shape Pakistan’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
specimens, often found in well-formed, gem-quality crystals. These aquamarines range from pale sky blue to
Aquamarine
$300
W 0.4 in D 0.25 in L 0.41 in
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Trillion Shape Pakistan’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
specimens, often found in well-formed, gem-quality crystals. These aquamarines range from pale sky blue to
Aquamarine
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 7.8 x 5.2 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut: Emerald
Emerald
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.30 Carats Dimension: 10 x 7.9 x 3.6 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut: Emerald
Emerald
11.05 Carat Faceted Blue Topaz Trillion Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 11.05 Carats Dimensions: 13.9 x 13.9 x 9.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
8.55 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Fancy Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Weight: 8.55 Carats Dimension: 14.6 x 11.9 x 9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion
Quartz
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Pair Baguette Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Pair Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 6.1 x 4.9 x 3.9 Mm And 6
Peridot
12.30 Carat Amazing Blue Topaz Baguette Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 12.30 Carats Dimensions: 15 x 9.9 x 8.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Baguette
Blue Topaz
5.70 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Round Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Weight: 5.70 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 11.4 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Round
Quartz
4.55 Carat Glamorous Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 4.55 Carats Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 5.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald
Blue Topaz
12.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
description for its fiery and captivating appearance. This gem belongs to the mineral family of silicates and
Topaz
$2,799Sale Price|40% Off
W 0.34 in D 0.3 in L 0.68 in
9.82 Carat Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Watermelon Bicolor Rare Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Pink Green Bi-Color
Tourmaline
194.26 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cutstone Layout Heated Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
194.26 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cut stone Layout Heated Natural Gem Weight: 194.26
Ruby
240.99 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cutstone Layout Heated Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
240.99 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cut stone Layout Heated Natural Gem Weight: 240.99
Ruby
153.79 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cutstone Layout Heated Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
153.79 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cut stone Layout Heated Natural Gem Weight: 153.79
Ruby
222.53 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cutstone Layout Heated Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
222.53 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cut stone Layout Heated Natural Gem Weight: 222.53
Ruby
150.41 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cutstone Layout Heated Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
150.41 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cut stone Layout Heated Natural Gem Weight: 150.41
Ruby
0.55 Carat Natural Loose Haüyne Gemstone Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hauyne / Hauynite Weight: 0.55 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 4.5 x 3.5 Mm Origin: Badakhshan
Other
0.60 Carat Natural Loose Rare Haüyne Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hauyne / Hauynite Weight: 0.60 Carats Dimension: 5.5 x 5.4 x 3.3 Mm Origin: Badakhshan
Other
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 6.9 x 5.7 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Cut: Emerald
Emerald
4.60 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 7.3 x 6.0 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz, Other
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is
Tourmaline
144.35 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cutstone Layout Heated Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
144.35 Carats Ruby Mozambique Cushion Faceted Cut stone Layout Heated Natural Gem Weight: 144.35
Ruby
19.75 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 19.75 Carats Dimension: 15 x 13.4 x 11 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz, Other
13.95 Carat Glamorous Blue Topaz Pixel Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 13.95 Carats Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.4 x 8.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Blue Topaz
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.