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1.91ct Imperial topaz natural stunning pink color
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning pink topaz, loose and unset, will come with a certificate of authenticity. NATURAL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

1.82ct Imperial topaz 100% certified natural rare topaz
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning pink topaz, loose and unset, will come with a certificate of authenticity. NATURAL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

Pink Topaz 8.04ct
Located in Genève, CH
A beautiful Pink Topaz of 8.04 ct. This stone has been recut by a cutter in Geneva to improve the
Category

2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Pink Topaz 8.04ct
Pink Topaz 8.04ct
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W 0.37 in D 0.24 in L 0.71 in
GIA Certified 28.37 Carat Imperial Precious Topaz Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Stamford, CT
/pink and is one of the most desirable precious topaz colors. Orange is the main color with a rare pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Stunning 10.40 Carat Natural Loose Rare Imperial Topaz From Katlang Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 10.40 Carats Dimension: 15.9x8.6x7.8 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

Stunning 10.40 Carat Natural Loose Rare Imperial Topaz From Katlang Pakistan
Stunning 10.40 Carat Natural Loose Rare Imperial Topaz From Katlang Pakistan
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H 0.63 in W 0.34 in D 0.31 in L 0.63 in
Gorgeous 12.40 Carats Loose Natural Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape from Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 12.40 Carats Dimension: 14.3x11.2x9.2 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

Gorgeous 12.40 Carats Loose Natural Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape from Pakistan
Gorgeous 12.40 Carats Loose Natural Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape from Pakistan
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H 0.57 in W 0.45 in D 0.37 in L 0.57 in
The Luminous Topaz 5.00 carats Fancy Cut Loose Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean Shape Hexagon Cut Fancy Natural topaz gemstone is an exquisite and highly prized gem known
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

7.10 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 7.10 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 9.5 x 7 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Imperial Topaz, Topaz

7.30 Carats Natural Loose Golden Topaz From Pakistan Mine Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 7.30 Carats Dimension: 10.8x9.8x8 Mm Origin: Skardu Pakistan Shape: Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

18.95 Carat Natural Loose Topaz Flower Cut Gem For Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 18.95 Carats Dimension: 14.7 x 16.4 x 11.9 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Precision Cut Soft London Blue Topaz 14.78 Carat Cocktail Ring Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Topaz comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas," meaning fire. Topaz occurs in various colors: red, pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

Lustrous 4.0 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz from Katlang Mine Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 4.0 Carats Dimension: 9.8x8.5x6 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

1.5ct Oval Orange-Pink Topaz GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Orange-Pink RESULTS Species: Topaz Variety: Geographic Origin: Treatment
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.5ct Oval Orange-Pink Topaz GIA Certified
1.5ct Oval Orange-Pink Topaz GIA Certified
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W 0.33 in D 0.15 in L 0.24 in
1.16ct Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Orangy Pink RESULTS Species: Topaz Variety: Geographic Origin: Treatment
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.16ct Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
1.16ct Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
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W 0.31 in D 0.15 in L 0.21 in
1.35ct Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Orangy Pink RESULTS Species: Topaz Variety: Geographic Origin: Treatment
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.35ct Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
1.35ct Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
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W 0.32 in D 0.15 in L 0.23 in
8.25 Carat Natural Loose Topaz Flower Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 8.25 Carat Dimension: 11.4 x 11.1 x 7.8 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape : Square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

13 Carat Pretty Natural Loose Topaz Flower Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 13 Carats Dimension: 13.2 x 12 x 10.8 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

5.35 Carats Natural Loose Topaz Brilliant Cut Oval Shape Gem From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 5.35 Carats Dimension: 11.5x9x7.2 Mm Origin: Skardu Pakistan Shape: Oval Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.35 Carat Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Orangy Pink RESULTS Species: Topaz Variety: Geographic Origin: Treatment
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.35 Carat Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
1.35 Carat Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
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W 0.32 in D 0.15 in L 0.23 in
1.5 Carat Oval Orange-Pink Topaz GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Orange-Pink RESULTS Species: Topaz Variety: Geographic Origin: Treatment
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.5 Carat Oval Orange-Pink Topaz GIA Certified
1.5 Carat Oval Orange-Pink Topaz GIA Certified
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W 0.33 in D 0.15 in L 0.24 in
1.16 Carat Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Transparency: Transparent Color: Orangy Pink RESULTS Species: Topaz Variety: Geographic Origin: Treatment
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

1.16 Carat Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
1.16 Carat Oval Orangy Pink Topaz GIA Certified
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W 0.31 in D 0.15 in L 0.21 in
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

Pink Garnet Ring Gemstone 4.25 Carat Loose Gemstone Ceylon Origin
Located in Makola, LK
Natural Pink Garnet 4.25 Carats, come with a pretty Pink color and luster and perfect cut, unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

7.02 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Oval Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

19.24 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Heart Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.83 Carat Unmounted Square Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5.83 carat Pink Tourmaline square emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.27 Carat Natural Pink Morganite Pear Cut Eye Clean Clarity Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

7.28 Carat Natural Pink Morganite Oval Cut Eye Clean Clarity Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

1.37 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Asher Cut Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

2.24 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Asher Cut Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

2.50 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Asher Cut Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

3.05 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Asher Cut Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

6.50 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Emerald Cut Shape Loose Gemstone Jewellery
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

AAA Natural Pink Morganite Trillion Shape 6.42 Ct Eye Clean Clarity Loose Stone
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

Mesmerizing Brilliance in Exquisite Deep Color Natural Topaz Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Included) Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Crafted by nature, our Topaz gemstones feature deep, saturated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

4.80 Cts Natural Morganite Trillion Cut Loose Gemstone Jewellery
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

1.15 ct Natural Pink Spinel Gemstone Ceylon Origin
Located in Makola, LK
Ceylon Pink Spinel 1.10 Carats unheated come with Pink color and luster and perfect cut, unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Pink Diamond

1.15 ct Natural Pink Spinel Gemstone Ceylon Origin
1.15 ct Natural Pink Spinel Gemstone Ceylon Origin
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W 5.2 in D 4.5 in L 7.6 in
Hot Pink sapphire 0.50 Carats unheated
Located in Makola, LK
Hot Pink sapphire 0.50 Carats unheated • Variety: Sapphire • Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) • Color(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Hot Pink sapphire 0.50 Carats unheated
Hot Pink sapphire 0.50 Carats unheated
W 0.25 in D 0.15 in L 0.16 in
Certified 1.85 Ct Unheated Pink Sapphire Ceylon Origin Ring Gemstone
Located in Makola, LK
Ceylon Pink sapphire 1.08 Carats unheated Gemstone internal flawless clarity • Variety: Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Certified Natural Pink Sapphire Gemstone 0.45 Carat Ceylon Origin Ring Gemstone
Located in Makola, LK
Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire, This exquisite gemstone originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), known
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Certified 1.12ct Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Unheated Gemstone Ring Gemstone
Located in Makola, LK
Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire 1.12 Carat Natural Gemstone. Rich Pink Color. Gemstone gift for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Certified 1.20 Ct No heat Padparadscha Sapphire Ceylon Origin Ring Gemstone
Located in Makola, LK
best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. Ptolemy, the 2nd century astronomer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Sunset Peach Color with Golden hues 1.15 Carat
Located in Makola, LK
. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Natural Blue Sapphire Ceylon Origin Ring Gemstone 1.53 Carats GIC certified
Located in Makola, LK
. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Diamond

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire, Unheated 3.68Ct Ceylon
Located in Makola, LK
) • Color(s): slightly orangish pink • Shape/Cutting Style: Oval • Cut: mix • Dimensions: 9.18mm x 7.91mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Gorgeous Loose 5.20 Carat Natural Imperial Topaz Cushion Cut SI Clarity
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 9.7x8.7x7 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Britannia Standard Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silve...

Pink Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 4.15 Carat Unmounted Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 4.15 carat Pink Tourmaline Emerald-Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline

Pink Tourmaline Ring Loose Stone 3.41 Carat Unmounted Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.41 Carat Pink Tourmaline emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a gem lover. Returns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline

Pink Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 4.68 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless 4.68 carat Pink Tourmaline Emerald-Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline

Bicolor Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 5.07 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unusual 5.07 carat Bicolor Pink Tourmaline Emerald-Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline

Pink Topaz Ring Gem 7.90 Carat Unset Oval Brazil Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pastel 7.90 carat Precious Brazilian Pink Topaz oval gemstone, offered loose to a special lady
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Other

Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Blue Topaz Gemstones
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
-color and green tourmaline. Size Medium: London and Swiss blue topaz, green tourmaline, pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Amethyst Gemstones
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
so it can fit tightly and not hang too loosely. The cuff has enough presence to be worn by itself
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Amethyst Gemstones
Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Amethyst Gemstones
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H 2.23 in W 2.77 in Dm 7 in
Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Citrine Gemstones
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
: blue topaz, multi-color and green tourmaline. Size Medium: London and Swiss blue topaz, green
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Citrine Gemstones
Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Citrine Gemstones
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H 2.23 in W 2.77 in Dm 7 in
Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Multi-Color Gemstones
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
. Size Medium: London and Swiss blue topaz, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline. Size Large: Citrine and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Stunning 28.65 Carats Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Topaz Weight: 28.65 Carats Dimension: 17.4x16.1x11.7 Mm Origin: Skardu Pakistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Imperial Topaz, Topaz

15.20 Carat Precisely Cut Light Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Necklace Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Topaz comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas," meaning fire. Topaz occurs in various colors: red, pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

3.08 Carat AAA Natural Pink Morganite Round Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

Certified 1.15 ct Padparadscha Sapphire No Heat Ceylon Origin Ring Stone
Located in Makola, LK
(Ceylon) • Color(s): Orangish Pink • Shape/Cutting Style: Oval • Cut: Excellent Cut • Dimensions: 6.47mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Diamond

Sterling Silver Narrow Stacking Cuff with Tourmaline Gemstones
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
: London and Swiss blue topaz, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline. Size Large: Citrine and Amethyst Other
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

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Pink Topaz Loose For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pink topaz loose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver and sterling silver. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 carat and 2 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a pink topaz loose has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Martha Seely, Merkaba and Tamir are consistently popular. A pink topaz loose can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 12 morganite versions can add an especially stylish touch. A asscher cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our pink topaz loose for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pink Topaz Loose?

The price for a pink topaz loose starts at $440 and tops out at $70,000 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $1,410.

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 Pink Topaz Loose
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pink topaz does tend to fade. Exposure to heat and sunlight can cause the colors in the gem to fade. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gems and stones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.