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Paraiba Tourmaline Ring Gem 6 Carat Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-class loose gemstone collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Oval Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.19 in D 0.11 in L 0.26 in
GIA Certified 0.87 Ct Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Shape, Tourmaline Gemstone Loose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.24 in D 0.16 in L 0.21 in
.19 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Oval, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified ..A
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This neon blue-green Paraiba tourmaline gemstone weighs 0.19 carat and would make a beautiful ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
GIA Certified 2.47 ct Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Paraiba Tourmaline Loose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.31 in D 0.21 in L 0.43 in
1.33 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone
Located in Carefree, AZ
A beautiful Blue Green Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline from the original mine in Brazil...Mina da
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
1.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone in Nylon Green and Blue
Located in London, GB
1.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose stone in Nylon Green and Blue
Website video uploading might
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone Oval Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline gemstone with AIGS report
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.16 in D 0.11 in L 0.24 in
GIA Certified 0.63 ct Mozambique Loose Paraiba Tourmaline, Blue-Green Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and absolutely beautiful! With its wealth of color and amazing properties, this tourmaline gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.2 in D 0.13 in L 0.24 in
GIA Certified 1.84ct Natural Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Gemstone For Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.29 in D 0.18 in L 0.36 in
0.79 Carat Natural Mozambique Green Paraiba Tourmaline, GIA Certified Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline gemstone with GIA report. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.21 in D 0.13 in L 0.28 in
GIA Certified 0.48 Carat Round Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and absolutely beautiful! With its wealth of color and amazing properties, this tourmaline gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.2 in D 0.14 in L 0.2 in
GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Yellowish Green Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and absolutely beautiful! With its wealth of color and amazing properties, this tourmaline gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.4 in
GIA Certified 2.00 ct Natural Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and absolutely beautiful! With its wealth of color and amazing properties, this tourmaline gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.31 in D 0.17 in L 0.43 in
GIA Certified 0.87 Carat Natural Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Natural Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and absolutely beautiful! With its wealth of color and amazing properties, this tourmaline gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.21 in D 0.15 in L 0.28 in
GIA Certified 1.79 ct Natural Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline gemstone with GIA report. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.26 in D 0.21 in L 0.32 in
3.93 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.93 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Gemstone - Paraiba
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.36 in L 0.44 in
3.96 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.96 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Gemstone - Paraiba
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.34 in L 0.44 in
5.44 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.44 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Gemstone - Paraiba
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.4 in L 0.48 in
2.19 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
2.19 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Gemstone - Paraiba
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.3 in L 0.46 in
5.28 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.28 Carats Paraiba Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Natural gemstone
Gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.42 in L 0.44 in
GIA Certified 0.60ct Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Tourmaline Paraiba Authentic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.2 in D 0.14 in L 0.23 in
GIA Certified 0.59 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline, Yellowish Green Tourmaline Paraiba
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and absolutely beautiful! With its wealth of color and amazing properties, this tourmaline gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.19 in D 0.12 in L 0.26 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.25 in D 0.22 in L 0.41 in
Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional and coveted 56.77 carat Tanzanite square cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
Tanzanite Earrings Loose Gemstones 3.34 Carat Square Octagons
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Special 3.34 carat Tanzanite pair of square octagon loose gemstones, offered unmounted to a very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
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W 0.3 in D 0.17 in L 0.3 in
GIA Certified 0.59 ct Paraiba Tourmaline, Paraiba Tourmaline For Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline gemstone with GIA report. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.19 in D 0.1 in L 0.32 in
Opal Stone 51.39 Carat Natural Ethiopian loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 51.39 carat free-form Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.18 Carat Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 3.18 carat Pink Tourmaline emerald cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 4.26 carat Aquamarine oval loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special person
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl
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W 0.39 in D 0.12 in L 0.49 in
Opal Stone 25.67 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 25.67 Carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Imperial Topaz Earrings Loose Gemstones 3.36 Carat Unmounted Cushions
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 3.36 carat Brazilian Imperial Topaz pair of cushion loose gemstones, offered unmounted to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
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W 0.24 in D 0.16 in L 0.32 in
Opal Stone 13.88 Carat Natural Ethiopian Marquise loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 13.88 carat Marquise Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 27.42 Carat Natural Ethiopian Oval loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.42 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an avid gem collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 22.20 Carat Natural Ethiopian Oval loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 22.20 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 38.92 Carat Natural Ethiopian Marquise loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 38.92 carat Marquise Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an avid gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 19.17 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 19.17 carat rectangular oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 12.00 Carat Trillion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 12.00 carat trillion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a unique gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 29.98 Carat Round Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 29.98 carat round Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 10.96 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.96 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 10.79 Carat Cushion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.79 carat cushion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 16.94 Carat Round Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 16.94 Carat round Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
GIA Certified 3.64 Carat Natural "Paraiba like" Tourmaline, Round Shape Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural tourmaline gemstone with GIA report. This captivating stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 0.38 in
Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem 2.75 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 2.75 carat "Lagoon" Blue Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.32 in D 0.16 in L 0.34 in
Aquamarine Ring Loose Stone 1.85 Carat Unmounted Emerald Cut Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.85 Carat Aquamarine emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special.
Returns are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl
GIA Certified 5.29ct Blue Paraiba Tourmaline
Located in Christchurch, NZ
This exquisite 5.29ct Blue Paraiba Tourmaline is a true marvel of nature. Mined in Mozambique, this
Category
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
Glowing Indicolite Tourmaline 1.80 Carats Emerald Cut Loose Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
our 1.80 carat Indicolite Tourmaline. Meticulously cut in an elegant emerald cut, this loose gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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W 0.2 in D 0.14 in L 0.45 in
Opal Stone 27.63 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.63 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 10.37 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.37 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a unique gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 19.50 Carat Pear Shape Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 19.50 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 11.72 Carat Rectangular Cushion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 11.72 carat rectangular cushion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
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W 0.49 in L 0.94 in
Opal Stone Pear Shape 22.17 Carat Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 22.17 Carat Ethiopian Opal pear shaped loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Stone 17.23 Carat Heart Shape Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 17.23 Carat Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very special
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Shape Colourless African Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 2.00 Carats
Dimension: 7.9 x 7 x 5.2 Mm
Colour: Colourless
Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.28 in D 0.21 in L 0.32 in
Indicolite Tourmaline 1.50 carats Baguette Cut Natural Loose Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
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paraiba tourmaline
indicolite
blue tourmaline
tourmaline gemstone
tourmaline price
tourmaline gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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W 0.24 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
GIA Certified Natural Paraiba Tourmaline 0.86 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline gemstone with GIA report. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
GIA Certified 1.27 Carats Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba Tourmalines fall in a different category of gemstones when it comes to striking beauty. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
GIA Certified Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline 1.18 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba Tourmalines fall in a different category of gemstones when it comes to striking beauty. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.52 Carat Unmounted Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 4.52 carat Mint Green Tourmaline Trillion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.43 in D 0.28 in L 0.43 in
GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline 1.52 Carat Natural
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Original GIA Certificate
Natural Paraiba Tourmaline
Carat Weight: 1.52 Carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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Loose Gemstone Paraiba For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact loose gemstone paraiba you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Creating a loose gemstone paraiba has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Merkaba and Mother Nature are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our loose gemstone paraiba for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Loose Gemstone Paraiba?
Prices for a loose gemstone paraiba can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,016 and can go as high as $165,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $81,985.
Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You
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.
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