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2.20 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 7 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.90 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Included Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 6.6 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Slightly Included Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 7.3 x 5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Emerald Shape Stunning 13.10 Carats SI Quality Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 13.10 Carats Dimension: 14.4 x 11.1 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Adorable 1.60 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Gem For Ring Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.60 Carats Dimension: 6.5 x 6.5 X 4.8 Mm Color : Lagoon Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.15 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Square Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

3.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 11.9 x 5.7 x 5 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.05 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 9.3x5.3x4.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.15 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Included Clarity From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 3.15 Carats Sizes: 12x5.7x5.1 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

5 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline SI Included Clarity Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 5 Carats Dimension: 9.1x9.1x7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Indicolite

2.20 Carat Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone Available for Sell
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 8.9x6.6x4.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.20 Carat Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone Available for Sell
2.20 Carat Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone Available for Sell
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H 0.36 in W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.36 in
3.70 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Si Clarity Gemstone from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Afghanistan Clarity : SI Shape: Emerald Color: Lagoon 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

Gorgeous 3.70 Carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Emerald Color: Greenish Blue Treatment: Natural Certificate: On Customer Demand Lagoon tourmaline, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Early Victorian Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.10 Carat Cushion Shape Genuine Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Gem from Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 2.10 Carats Dimensions : 7.5x6.7x5.2 Mm Origin : Kunar
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

15.30 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline AAA Quality Gemstone from Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 15.30 Carats Dimensions : 15.7x12.3x9 Mm Origin : Kunar
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

19.6 Mm Long Emerald Shape Dark Loose Lagoon Tourmaline 7.80 Carats Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 7.80 Carats Dimension: 19.6x7.6x5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

Gorgeous Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Lot 5.20 Carat from Kunar Mine for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 5.20 Carats Sizes: 1.15 to 1.40 Carat Origin : Kunar
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Gorgeous Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Lot 4.65 Carat from Kunar Mine for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 4.65 Carats Sizes: 0.65 to 1.50 Carat Origin : Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

4.45 Carats Incredible Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Lagoon Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.45 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 7.3 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Gorgeous 2.50 Carats Natural Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 8.7x6.5x5.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Mine
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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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

1.55 Carats Adorable Natural Loose Dark Lagoon Tourmaline Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dark Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.55 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

3.20 Carats Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion Cut fancy cushion The stunning 3.20 carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Stone showcases the
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.25 carats Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Mix Cushion The 3.25 carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a mesmerizing gemstone, boasting a Mix
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.60 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Included) Origin Afghanistan Shape Octagon Cut Emerald The Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a true masterpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.65 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color: Lagoon Green Treatment: Non/ Natural Certificate: On Demand Lagoon green tourmaline, also known
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2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Pretty Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline 3.55 Carat Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.55 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.20 Carat Pretty Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 9 x 7 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.45 Carats Natural Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 7.4x6.7x6.4 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

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

2.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 6.3 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Cushion Shape Natural Loose 3.45 Carat Dark Lagoon Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dark Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 7.6 x 5.1 Mm Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Rare Lagoon Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 7.65 Ct-Cushion Cut Afghani
Located in Peshawar, PK
Introducing our exquisite Lagoon Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, a rare find of top-tier
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.85 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.3x6.6x5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

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

Materials

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

3.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 7.2 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 8 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 6.4 x 5.3 Mm Colour: lagoon
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.90 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Oval Shape Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 5.8 x 4.5 Mm Colour: Lagoon
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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

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

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Lagoon Mint Green Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 5.05 Ct Cushion Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
CERTIFICATE: On demand Gorgeous 5.05 Carats Lagoon Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, sourced
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.80 Carats Emerald Shape Natural Lagoon Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 11.5x6.6x5.7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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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
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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
Rare Lagoon Yellowish Green Tourmaline Gemstones 3.60Ct Asscher Cut for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones, meticulously crafted into Asscher Cut designs, showcasing
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

6.15 carats Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Step Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Afghanistan Shape Cushion Cut Step Cushion The captivating allure of a 6.15 carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.55 carats Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Step Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Afghanistan Shape Cushion Cut Step Cushion The captivating allure of a 3.55-carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.45 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Gemstone For Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 13.2x5.1x3.9 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Multicolor Lagoon, Pink, Green & Neon Tourmaline Gemstones Lot, 5.60 Ct-Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Weight: 5.60 Carats Dimensions: 1.05 Ct: 5.96 x 5.91 x 3.98 1.40 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Bluish Lagoon Green Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 2.70Ct Emerald Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, hailing from the legendary Kunar Mines nestled in the heart of
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Rare Vibrant Lagoon Blue Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 4.20Ct Emerald Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
lagoon blue color, characteristic of tourmalines from the Kunar province in Afghanistan. The emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Rare Deep Lagoon Green Natural Tourmaline Gemstone, 2.70 Ct Cushion Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
This stunning 2.70 carat natural lagoon green tourmaline gemstone, mined in Afghanistan, captivates
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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Loose Lagoon Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the loose lagoon tourmaline you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 10k gold, 14k gold and 15k gold, this item was constructed with great care. A loose lagoon tourmaline can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but tourmaline rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 cushion cut and trillion cut alternatives. When shopping for a loose lagoon tourmaline, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Loose Lagoon Tourmaline?

On average, a loose lagoon tourmaline at 1stDibs sells for $445, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $100,735 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.