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Emerald Shape Natural Loose Green Tourmaline 2.60 Carat Earth Mine Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carat Dimension: 9 x 5.8 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Dark Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.95 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 6.1 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.80 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.80 Carats Dimension: 12.2x5.6x4.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.80 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
2.80 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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W 0.23 in D 0.18 in L 0.49 in
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 7.2 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair 8.0 Carat Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Weight: 8.0 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 7.1 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.05 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 7.9 x 6.9 x 6.2 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.15 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.15 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 7.2 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.15 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 14 x 6.1 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

5.00 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 8.1 x 7 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.00 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.00 Carats Dimension: 6.5 x 5.2 x 3.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.00 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.00 Carats Dimension: 7 x 5.2 x 3.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.50 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Cushion Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.50 Carats 2.15 And 2.35 Carat Dimension: 7.6 x 7 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Octagon Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 9.1 x 7.2 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

AAA Quality 7.35 Carat Loose Green Tourmaline From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape: Emerald Color: Green Quality: AAA Certificate: On Demand Green Tourmaline moves healing energy
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

AAA Quality 7.35 Carat Loose Green Tourmaline From Afghanistan
AAA Quality 7.35 Carat Loose Green Tourmaline From Afghanistan
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H 0.5 in W 0.42 in D 0.26 in L 0.5 in
3 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pieces For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.0 Carats Dimension: 10x4.8x3.1 Emerald 7.5x6.2x4.4 cushion Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Gigantic 29.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline AAA Quality Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 29.70 Carats Dimension: 17.3x15.9x12.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

2.40 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 10.1x5.3x4.5 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

8.38 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Scissors Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean Shape octagon Cut scissors The Green Tourmaline Stone you possess is a captivating gem of
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.60 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 10.1x6.3x5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.25 Carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8.9x6.3x5.1 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Loupe Clean 1.90 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Baguette Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 8x5.5x5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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2010s Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

6.75 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Color Shade Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 6.75 Carats Dimension: 11.4x11.1x8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Stunning 7.30 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline Lot Wifi Set For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline Lot Weight: 7.30 Carats Size: 1 to 2 Carats Origin: Afghanistan Color: Green Shape
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Top Quality 24.15 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Lagoon Shade Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 24.15 Carats Dimension: 16.8x16.8x11.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.85 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Cushion Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.85 Carats Dimension: 9.7x8.2x7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.55 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Green Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Gorgeous Soft Green Loose Tourmaline Gemstone 2.30 Carats Tourmaline Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gorgeous Soft Green Loose Tourmaline Gemstone 2.30 carats from Afghanistan has a wonderful cut in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstones Lot Natural Loose Tourmaline from Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Type Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstones Lot Weight 7.45 carats Weight Range 0.6 to 1.30 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

12.70ct Octagonal Cut Mint Green Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
our 12.70ct Octagonal Mint Green Inclusion Tourmaline—a gemstone that captures the imagination with
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2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Natural Light Green Loose Tourmaline Gem 3.0 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Light Green Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Gorgeous 3.80 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 10.1x7.8x6.1 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Gorgeous 3.80 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline
Gorgeous 3.80 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline
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W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.4 in
GIA Certified 0.63 ct Mozambique Loose Paraiba Tourmaline, Blue-Green Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color and vivid green inclusions. This stunning tourmaline gemstone is a perfect way to add color, light
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

Adorable Natural Green Tourmaline Stone 1.55 Cts Loose Tourmaline for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorable Natural Green Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

17.86 Carat Loose Tourmaline Gemstone, Genuine Green Rectangular
Located in Greensboro, NC
This gemstone has lovely green color and an attractive rectangular cut. It would make a most
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20th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Natural Bluish Green Loose Tourmaline Gem 1.85 Ct Afghan Tourmaline for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Bluish Green Loose Tourmaline Gem, Tourmaline For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.49 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Intense 5.49 carat Green Tourmaline oval gem, offered loose to a gemstone lover. Returns are
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Deep Green Tourmaline 2.12ct Octagon Emerald Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Green Tourmaline 2.12ct Octagon Emerald Cut Loose Gem 7.6 x 7mm Natural Deep Green Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 11.23 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Remarkable 11.23 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion gem offered loose to a very precious lady or
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Other

Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 11.23 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 11.23 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
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W 0.44 in D 0.38 in L 0.54 in
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 12.4 x 8.7 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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W 0.35 in D 0.23 in L 0.49 in
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 1.45 Carats Dimension: 6.1x5.9x5.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
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W 0.24 in D 0.22 in L 0.25 in
2.80 Carats Natural Loose Dark Green Chrome Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.80 Carats Dimension: 9.5x7.3x4.4 Mm Origin; Africa Shape: Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline

7.47 Carat Light Mint Green Loose Gem Cushion Cut Tourmaline
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Custom cut, 7.47carat mint green Tourmaline. Excellent brilliance and lots of reflection
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.80ct Fine Olive Green Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 8x6.8mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.80ct Fine Olive Green Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 8x6.8mm Natural Olive Green Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Green Tourmaline Earring Gems 6.44 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Captivating 6.44 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion pair, offered loose and unmounted to a top
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Earring Gems 5.56 Carats Cushion Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5.56 Carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone pair, offered unmounted to an exclusive
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.46 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pastel Mint Green Tourmaline oval gem, weighing a total of 5.46 carats, offered loose to a world
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Pink Green Tourmaline Earring Gems 1.96 Carat Round Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfectly mismatched pair of Pink and Green Tourmaline unmounted round gemstones, weighing a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Pink Green Tourmaline Earring Gems 1.44 Carat Round Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfectly mismatched pair of Pink and Green Tourmaline unmounted round gemstones, weighing a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 6.48 Carat Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 6.48 carat Mint Green Tourmaline trillion shaped gem, offered loose to a very unique lady or
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Other

Pink Green Tourmaline Earrings Set 3.40 Carats Round Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfectly mismatched set of Pink and Green Tourmalines unmounted round gemstones, weighing a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 10.64 Carat Rectangular Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Glamorous 10.64 carat Green Tourmaline rectangular cushion gem, offered loose to a world-class
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Other

4.10 Carats Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Ring Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.10 Carats Dimension: 8.6x8.2x7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.35 Carats Stunning Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension: 8.8x8.3x5.8 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.25 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.25 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 10 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.10 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 9x7x6.2 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.65 Carats Asscher Cut Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 6.65 Carats Dimension: 10.8x10.3x7.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.65 Carats Asscher Cut Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gem
6.65 Carats Asscher Cut Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Ring Gem
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W 0.41 in D 0.32 in L 0.43 in
Gorgeous Fancy Cut 1.80 Carat Natural Green Loose Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Green Certificate: On Demand Basically, mint tourmalines
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Paraiba

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Loose Green Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the loose green tourmaline you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 41 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect loose green tourmaline among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 3 Carat and 3.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A loose green tourmaline from Merkaba, Tamir and Sarosi By Timeless Gems — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a loose green tourmaline, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Loose Green Tourmaline?

The price for a loose green tourmaline starts at $125 and tops out at $77,080 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,848.

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.