1.91ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.91ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 8x7mm Loose Rare Gem VS Natural Deep Purple Spinel
Spinel
2.03ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 8.5x6.3mm Loose Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.03ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 8.5x6.3mm Loose Rare Gem VS Natural Deep Purple
Spinel
Natural Spinel Gemstone Pair: Loose Gem (4.22 Carats)
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment :Natural Origin : Tanzania Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Oxide This exquisite **Spinel gemstone
Spinel
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Hot Pink Sakura Spinel Loose Stone 3.0 Carats Natural Spinel Faceted Spinel Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hot Pink Sakura Spinel Loose Stone of 3.0 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Spinel
Spinel Palette 7.20 Carats Round 5mm Loose Gems Set
Located in US
Burma Spinel Palette 7.20 Carats Round Loose Gems Set Multi-color palette natural spinel set( 15
Spinel
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Gems For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Set Weight : 4.80 Carat Sizes: Pear shape: 1.50 Carat Oval: 2.10 Carat Cushion
Spinel, Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 1.05 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 6.7x5.7x3.1 Mm Origin: Myanmar Burma Treatment: Non
Spinel
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a variety of geological
Spinel
Stunning Natural 1.80 Carat Orangish Peach Loose Spinel Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.80 Carats Dimension: 6.8x6.2x4.2 Mm Origin: Burma Myanmar Shape: Fancy
Spinel
Fine Titanium Purple Natural Spinel 1.72ct Oval Cut Loose Rare Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Titanium Purple Natural Spinel 1.72ct Oval Cut 7.4x6mm Loose Rare Gem Natural Purple
Spinel
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.10 Carats Dimension: 7 x 5.7 x 3.2 Mm Origin: Burma Myanmar Shape: Cushion
Spinel
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Ring Gem From Myanmar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 5.5x5.5x4 Mm Origin: Burma Myanmar Shape: Cushion
Spinel
$976Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Mahenge Spinel 3.10 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Natural Unheated Mahenge Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone, Investment Grade
Spinel
$804Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Mahenge Spinel 2.74 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Natural Unheated Mahenge Purplish Pink Spinel Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Investment Grade
Spinel
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a variety of geological
Spinel
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a variety of geological
Spinel
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a variety of geological
Spinel
$944Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Mahenge Spinel 2.87 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Natural Unheated Mahenge Purplish Pink Spinel Step Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Investment
Spinel
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 6.8x5.6mm Loose Gemstone Natural Fine Purple
Spinel
4.96 Carat Loose Opposite Color Spinel Pair Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
, clarity, and symmetry. Sourced from the renowned gem fields of Tanzania, these untreated Spinels are
Spinel
1.55 Carats Natural Loose Red Spinel Long Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Red Spinel Weight: 1.55 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 5.2 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: Long
Spinel
0.80 Carat Adorable Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 0.80 Carats Dimension: 6 x 5 x 3.4 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: Cushion Color
Spinel
1.25 Carat Natural Orange Red Loose Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.25 Carats Dimension: 6.8 x 5.8 x 4 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: Cushion Color
Spinel
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Pale Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
GGI Certified 2.54 Carat Natural Loose Deep Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Burmese Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
x 4.75 mm The GGI Certified 2.54 Carat Natural Loose Deep Pink Spinel is a remarkable treasure
Spinel
2.98 Carat Mahenge Pink Spinel Fancy Cut Loose Gem - Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional 2.98 carat Mahenge pink spinel, offered loose and unmounted, featuring a distinctive
Spinel, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel 1.95 Carats Spinel Stone Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel of 1.95 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Spinel
AIG Certified 4.81 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Oval Shape Gem From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 4.81 Carat Dimension: 11.21 x 9.02 x 6.36 Mm Colour : Pink Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Long Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Red Spinel Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 5 x 4.4 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: Long Cushion
Spinel
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gem From Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.70 Carats Dimension: 6.8 x 5.9 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Burma Shape: Cushion Color
Spinel
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Pigeon Blood Burmese Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.15 Carats Dimension: 5.9 x 5.7 x 4 Mm Origin: Burma Myanmar Shape: Cushion
Spinel
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Shape Gem From Burma Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel
2.75 Carat Natural Loose 10 Piece Pink Spinel Gems Lot Round Cut From Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
, collector, or gemstone enthusiast, these Pink Spinel gems offer an elegant and valuable addition to any fine
Spinel
Sparkling Natural Blue Spinel Gem Cushion Cut
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful shape gem with a dazzling natural spinel. The jewelry is made of with a high quality
Spinel
Certified Natural Orangy Red Mahenge Spinel Loose Stone, Great Neon Color Spinel
Located in Kowloon, HK
unique in the gems world, and these Mahenge spinels are now regarded as the best in the world. What is
Spinel
$240Sale Price|20% Off
GGI Certified 0.76 Carats Loose Red Spinel from Burma, Faceted Burmese Spinel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Loose Spinel Weight: 0.76 Carats Dimension: 5.81x4.45x3.38 Mm Origin: Burma Color: Red
Spinel
$208Sale Price|20% Off
GGI Certified 1.05 Carat Faceted Red Spinel From Myanmar, Loose Burmese Spinel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight : 1.05 Carats Dimensions : 5.9x5.8x4.1 Mm Origin : Burma Myanmar Clarity : Eye
Spinel
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.25 Carat Dimension: 6.7 x 5.8 x 3.8 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Light
Spinel, Other
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Blue Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.35 Carat Dimension: 6.8 x 6.5 x 4.0 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour
Spinel, Other
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Teal Blue Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.25 Carat Dimension: 6.9 x 6.2 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Teal
Spinel, Other
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Blue Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.50 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 5.7 x 4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Lavender
Spinel, Other
4.35 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot From Myanmar
Located in Peshawar, PK
among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a variety of geological settings, often found
Spinel
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Blue Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
Certified 1.32 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.32 Carat Dimension: 6.26 x 5.60 x 4.52 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape
Spinel, Other
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.10 Carat Dimension: 7 x 6 x 3.3 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin
Spinel, Other
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Blue Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.35 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 6 x 3.9 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Maroon
Spinel, Other
6.20 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
6.25 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
remarkable brilliance, making it a favorite among gem enthusiasts and jewelers alike. Spinel forms in a
Spinel, Other
GFCO Certified 1.45 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.45 Carat Dimension: 7.53 x 6.33 x 3.80 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion
Spinel, Other
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Grey Spinel Weight : 1.40 Carat Dimension: 7.3 x 6.2 x 4.1 Mm Colour: Grey Origin
Spinel, Other
Certified 1.11 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.11 Carat Dimension: 6.40 x 6.16 x 3.74 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion
Spinel, Other
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.