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GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Pear Shape Vivid Yellow Zimmi Loose Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
jewelry, offers this stunning pear shape vivid yellow diamond that can be presented either as a loose
Category

2010s Sierra Leonean Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Loose Diamond - Pear .75ct GIA F SI2 Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat: .76ct Cut: Pear Color: F Clarity: SI2 Size (mm): 7.55 x 5.14 x 3.42 Certified by: GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

Natural Loose 1.01 K VS2 Pear Shape Antique Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: 56917 Stone Shape: Pear Shape Antique Diamond Diamond Weight: 1.01 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Natural Loose 1.01 K VS2 Pear Shape Antique Diamond
Natural Loose 1.01 K VS2 Pear Shape Antique Diamond
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W 0.37 in D 0.11 in L 0.21 in
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Pear Shape Cut Loose Diamond E / IF
Located in New York, NY
Our Gorgeous 1.09 Carat Pear Shape Cut Natural Loose Diamond will be the star of any unique
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2010s American Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Pear Shape Cut Loose Diamond E / IF
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Pear Shape Cut Loose Diamond E / IF
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W 0.35 in D 0.16 in L 0.22 in
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Natural Diamond Loose Teardrop
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
This sizeable 1.50 carat GIA certified pear cut diamond offers vibrant sparkle, a completely eye
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2010s Italian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Loose Diamond, Pear Cut 1.20 Carat GIA H SI2 Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Weight: 1.20ct Cut: Pear Color: H Clarity: SI2 Dimensions (mm): 8.48 x 5.72 x 3.73 GIA Report
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.26 Carat Loose H / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
1.26 Carat Loose H / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified Diamond General Info Diamond Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.26 Carat Loose H / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
1.26 Carat Loose H / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
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W 0.37 in D 0.15 in L 0.25 in
0.15 Carat Pear Shape Even Loose Pink Argyle Diamond GIA Certified FIPP
Located in New York, NY
0.15 CARAT PEAR SHAPE NATURAL FANCY INTENSE PURPLISH PINK EVEN LOOSE PINK DIAMOND GIA CERTIFIED
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2010s American Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

1.12 Carat Loose G / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Diamond General Info Diamond Cut: Pear Shaped Measurements: 7.88 x 5.97 - 3.86 mm Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

1.12 Carat Loose G / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
1.12 Carat Loose G / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
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W 0.24 in D 0.16 in L 0.32 in
1.10 Carat Loose E / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Diamond General Info GIA Report Number: 2185397298 Diamond Cut: Pear Shaped Measurements: 8.77 x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

1.10 Carat Loose E / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
1.10 Carat Loose E / VS2 Pear Shaped Cut Diamond GIA Certified
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W 0.35 in D 0.15 in L 0.23 in
Natural Blue Sapphire Pear and Pink Sapphire Pear & Emerald Pear Loose Gemstones
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover an exquisite collection of loose gemstones that encapsulate elegance and sophistication
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Natural Diamond, Loose .24 Carat Pear, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
magnified by photography. We have a large selection of loose colorless and fancy colored diamonds in our
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond

GIA 0.15 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Orange Brown Pear Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA natural fancy deep orange brown pear shape diamond weighing 0.15 carats.
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2010s American Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Brown Diamond

GIA 0.15 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Orange Brown Pear Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA natural fancy deep orange brown pear shape diamond weighing 0.15 carats.
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2010s American Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Brown Diamond

Harakh GIA Certified 0.50 CT E-Color VS1 Clarity Pear Brilliant Loose Diamond
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified, 0.50 carat colorless diamond – certified as E color, VS1 clarity by GIA, this
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2010s Indian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

4.54 Carat Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Loose Unset Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sparkling pear-shaped aquamarine will make a gorgeous pendant or ring that will be perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

4.54 Carat Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Loose Unset Gemstone
4.54 Carat Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Loose Unset Gemstone
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W 0.38 in D 0.27 in L 0.56 in
5.61 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have you been dreaming of a tanzanite? It may be time to treat yourself to this vivid pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

5.61 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite, Unset Loose Gemstone
5.61 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite, Unset Loose Gemstone
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W 0.35 in D 0.26 in L 0.56 in
1.32 Carat Pear-Shaped Loose Unset Tanzanite Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1.32 carat pear-shaped tanzanite is a real beauty! It has classic bluish violet color and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

3.66 Carat Unset Loose Pear Shaped Unmounted Tanzanite Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 3.66 carat pear-shaped tanzanite has rich, deep color, which is seldom seen. It will
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

9.23 Carat Pear Shape Caribbean Blue Zircon Loose Gemstone
Located in Seattle, WA
!!), this stunning pear shaped Blue Zircon is a wonder! Blue Zircon (the true birthstone for December) is a
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Zircon, Blue Zircon

10.90 Carat Natural Emerald Pear Cabochon Sugarloaf May Birthstone Loose Gem
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Emerald Weight: 10.90 CT Measurements: 18.9 x 15.3 mm Shape: Pear Cabochon Color: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Harakh GIA Certified 0.46 CT F-Color VVS1 Clarity Pear Brilliant Loose Diamond
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified, 0.46 carat colorless diamond – certified as F color, VVS1 clarity by GIA, this
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2010s Indian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

Natural Loose 1.09 K Si Hamsa Cut Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: 56916 Stone Shape: Pear Shape Diamond Weight: 1.06 CT Clarity: VS2 Color: K
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, White Diamond

Natural Loose 1.09 K Si Hamsa Cut Diamond
Natural Loose 1.09 K Si Hamsa Cut Diamond
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W 0.37 in D 0.12 in L 0.21 in
29.65 Carats Stunning Natural Loose Green Aquamarine Pear Shape From Africa Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 29.65 Carats Dimension: 19.7x18.8x15 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Light
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

2.50 Carat Natural Loose Tanzanite Tear/Pear Shape Gemstone for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Black Shape: Pear / Tear Clarity: Eye Clean Treatment: Non / Natural Certificate: On Demand Tanzanite
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2010s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

1.70 Carat Total Pair of Pear Shaped Yellow Sapphires for Earrings, Loose Gems
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant gems to sit just below your ear lobe or dangle from a line of diamonds! This pair would also work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Sparkling 0.70 carat Pear Cut Brilliant Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural cut Pear diamond in a .70 carat E VVS1 cut. This diamond comes with GIA Certificate and
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2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

2 Pear-Shaped Brown Diamonds Cts 2.05
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing a stunning pair of pear-shaped, 2.05-carat brown diamonds. Many believe that the
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Brown Diamond

1.04 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond SI Clarity IGI Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Q-R
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

1.04 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond SI Clarity IGI Certified
1.04 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond SI Clarity IGI Certified
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H 0.13 in W 0.21 in L 0.33 in
0.32 Carat Pear shape diamond VS2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
**100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: M ➛ Carat
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

0.32 Carat Pear shape diamond VS2 Clarity GIA Certified
0.32 Carat Pear shape diamond VS2 Clarity GIA Certified
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H 0.09 in W 0.17 in L 0.25 in
0.27 Carat Pear Cut Diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: E ➛ Carat
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, White Diamond

0.27 Carat Pear Cut Diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
0.27 Carat Pear Cut Diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
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H 0.08 in W 0.14 in L 0.23 in
1.50-CARAT, I, Pear cut diamond SI2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: I ➛ Carat
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

1.50-CARAT, I, Pear cut diamond SI2 Clarity GIA Certified
1.50-CARAT, I, Pear cut diamond SI2 Clarity GIA Certified
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H 0.16 in W 0.26 in L 0.39 in
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat M I1 Pear Shape Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56384 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED STEP CUT Diamond Weight: 1.03 CT Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat M I1 Pear Shape Diamond
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat M I1 Pear Shape Diamond
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W 0.35 in D 0.13 in L 0.23 in
IGI certified - 0.06ct - VS2 - Fancy Vivid Yellow - Pear Brillian - Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Discover a lovely 0.06ct Pear Brilliant diamond, certified by IGI. Its bright Fancy Vivid Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Alexander GIA Certified 5.16 Carat J VS2 Pear Cut Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose emerald cut diamonds, GIA certified. Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made
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2010s Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

0.30 Carat Light Pink Pear cut diamond I1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Light
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond

GIA Certified 5.25 Carat Fancy Pear Cut Brownish Yellow Diamond
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
An exceptional 5.25 carat VS2 Clarity fancy pear cut brownish yellow diamond certified by GIA. We
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

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Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond

2.00 carat fancy brownish greenish yellow pear shape diamond GIA certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

0.33 Carat Fancy Brownish Orangy Pink Pear cut diamond GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Pink Diamond

0.25 Carat Light Pink Pear cut diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Light
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond

3.00 Carat Light Pink Pear cut diamond I1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Light Pink
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Pink Diamond

3.00 Carat Light Pink Pear cut diamond I1 Clarity GIA Certified
3.00 Carat Light Pink Pear cut diamond I1 Clarity GIA Certified
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H 0.21 in W 0.31 in L 0.48 in
3.50 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Pear cut diamond GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Yellow Diamond, Diamond

0.92 Carat Fancy Light Gray Pear cut diamond SI2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

0.55 Carat Very Light Green Pear Cut Diamond VS2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Very Light
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

1.32 Carat Fancy Pink Brown Pear cut diamond I1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy Pink
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond

GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow 5.1 Carat Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
An exquisite 5.1 investment grade pear brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA. We can custom design
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

0.34 Carat Very Light Pink Pear cut diamond I1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Very
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Pink Diamond, Diamond

1.01 Carat Fancy Brown Pink Pear cut diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy Brown
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Pink Diamond

0.61 Carat Fancy Bluish Green Pear cut diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Diamond, Diamond

Alexander Beverly Hills HRD Certified 8.99 Carat M SI2 Pear Cut Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose emerald cut diamonds, GIA certified. Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made
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2010s Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Natural Pear Brilliant Diamond in 0.52 Carat D VS2, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural pear brilliant diamond in a 0.52 carat D VS2 graded by GIA Laboratory with beautiful cut
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2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 2.69 Carat Pear Modified Brilliant Chameleon I1 Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC57369 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 2.69ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

0.59 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Pear cut diamond VVS1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Diamond

1.00 Carat Fancy Deep Brown Orange Pear cut diamond i1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy Deep
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

1.02 Carat Fancy Deep Orange Brown Pear cut diamond Si2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy Deep
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

0.74 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Brown Pear cut diamond SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
***100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND*** ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Brown Diamond

Meghna 2.02 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Pear Shape GIA Certified VVS1
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
An exceptional 3.51 carat VVS1 Clarity fancy pear cut light yellow diamond certified by GIA. We can
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

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Yellow Diamond

Meghna Jewels 3.51 Carat Fancy Pear Shape Yellow Diamond GIA Certified VS2
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
An exceptional 3.51 carat VS2 Clarity fancy pear cut yellow diamond certified by GIA. We can custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

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Yellow Diamond

0.41 Carat Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Pear cut diamond VS2 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
*100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND* ✪ Diamond Details ✪ ➛ Shape: Pear ➛ Colour Grade: Fancy Light
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Fancy Pear Brilliant Cut Light Purplish Pink Diamond
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
An exceptional 5.05 carat VS1 Clarity fancy pear cut light purplish pink diamond certified by GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Pink Diamond

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Loose Pear Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate loose pear diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A loose pear diamond from Harakh and Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and heart cut alternatives. Finding a loose pear diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Loose Pear Diamond?

On average, a loose pear diamond at 1stDibs sells for $4,600, while they’re typically $576 on the low end and $800,000 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.

Questions About Loose Pear Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Whether Cartier will set a loose diamond depends on the circumstances. If you purchased a piece of Cartier diamond jewelry and the stone has come loose, contact customer service for assistance with repairs. Cartier will usually not place a loose diamond that you purchased elsewhere in one of their settings. Find a wide range of Cartier diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A pear-shaped diamond is unique and it often symbolizes independence, strong will, and empowerment. A pear-shaped diamond can also represent wedding tears or tears of joy. It makes for a great choice of stone for an engagement ring.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Although trends in bridal jewelry change over time, pear-shaped diamond engagement rings tend to remain popular. Jewelry makers have produced pear-shaped diamonds since the 15th century, when a Flemish diamond cutter named Lodewyk van Bercken first mastered the technique. Many people love the sparkle of the cut and find its mix of curves and points to be visually appealing. Find a diverse assortment of pear-shaped diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.