1.55 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized
Spinel
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Pear Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Emerald Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized
Spinel
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a captivating
Spinel
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 3.40 Carat Sizes: 1.00, 1.10 And 1.25 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment
Spinel, Other
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a captivating
Spinel
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Blue Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.30 Carat Dimension: 8.3 x 5.8 x 4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Blue
Spinel, Other
Certified 1.32 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating
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
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 6.20 Carat Sizes:0.90 To 1.35 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
6.25 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 6.25 Carat Sizes: 0.90 To 1.40 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Pink Spinel Weight :1.35 Carat Dimension: 6.6 x 6.1 x 3.9 Mm Origin: Tanzania
Spinel, Other
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 6.50 Carat Sizes: 0.95 To 1.85 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gemstone prized for its
Spinel, Other
$1,200
W 0.22 in D 0.19 in L 0.25 in
Certified 1.55 Carat Natural Neon Dreamy Milky Pink Mahenge Spinel
Located in Kowloon, HK
petal. Sourced from the renowned Mahenge region in Tanzania, this spinel boasts exceptional clarity and
Spinel
$3,000
W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.31 in
Certified Vibrant Pink 1.62 Carat Natural Loose Mahenge Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Spinel is a unique and rare type from the Mahenge region in Tanzania. Known for its stunning and vivid
Spinel
4.10 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 4.10 Carat Sizes: 1.50, 1.55 And 1.50 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment
Spinel, Other
$976Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.37 in
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
W 0.26 in D 0.17 in L 0.41 in
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
0.70 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for
Spinel
$944Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.24 in D 0.2 in L 0.41 in
Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Mahenge Spinel 2.87 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
% Natural) 🌍 ORIGIN: Tanzania This exquisite Mahenge Spinel showcases a mesmerizing intense purplish-pink
Spinel
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 5.20 Carat Sizes: 1.05 To 1.60 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
0.80 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for
Spinel
$800
W 0.24 in D 0.19 in L 0.31 in
AIG Certified 2.16 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a
Spinel
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Pentagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.70 Carat Dimension: 6.9 x 9.6 x 4.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Pink
Spinel, Other
0.90 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Octagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purple Spinel Weight : 0.90 Carat Dimension: 6.4 x 5.4 x 3.2 Mm Origin: Tanzania
Spinel, Other
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Gems For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
: 1.25 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating
Spinel, Other
$650
W 0.26 in D 0.15 in L 0.34 in
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Greyish Purple Spinel Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Emerald Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating
Spinel
$1,500
W 0.29 in D 0.24 in L 0.34 in
Certified Velvet Pink 3.17 Carat Natural Loose Mahenge Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Mahenge, Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Mahenge Spinel is
Spinel, Other
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Oval Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized
Spinel
$480
W 0.21 in D 0.15 in L 0.33 in
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Lavender Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a
Spinel
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Blue Grey Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.20 Carat Dimension: 6.2 x 4.6 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Blue
Spinel, Other
6.15 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 6.15 Carat Sizes: 1.10 To 1.30 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.20 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 5.2 x 4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Purplish
Spinel, Other
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 6.95 Carat Sizes: 1.20 To 1.60 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Maroon Pink Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.45 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 6.9 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Maroon
Spinel, Other
$470
W 0.24 in D 0.15 in L 0.3 in
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.40 Carat Dimension: 7.5 x 6 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Purplish
Spinel, Other
$1,150
W 0.26 in D 0.16 in L 0.31 in
Certified 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating
Spinel, Other
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gemstone
Spinel, Other
$1,050
W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.26 in
Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel, Other
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Violet Blue Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Violet Blue Spinel Weight : 2.00 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 6.0 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Tanzania
Spinel, Other
$1,100
W 0.3 in D 0.16 in L 0.3 in
Certified 1.57 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating
Spinel, Other
$1,155
W 0.28 in D 0.18 in L 0.28 in
Certified 1.73 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating
Spinel, Other
$1,180
W 0.26 in D 0.21 in L 0.27 in
Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating
Spinel, Other
$700Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.22 in D 0.15 in L 0.29 in
Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating
Spinel, Other
$870
W 0.3 in D 0.17 in L 0.31 in
Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized
Spinel, Other
Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.29 Carat Dimension: 5.48 x 5.43 x 3.79 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania
Spinel, Other
$1,000
W 0.26 in D 0.19 in L 0.35 in
Loose Silky Purple Spinel 1.90 Carats Pear Shape Natural Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 6.6 x 4.8 Mm Shape: Pear Colour: Silky Purple
Spinel, Other
$1,450
W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.34 in
AIG Certified 3.33 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
0.90 Carat Natural Loose Peach Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Purple Colour Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Peachy Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone
Spinel
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 3.90 Carat Sizes: 0.85 To 1.0 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non
Spinel, Other
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gemstone
Spinel, Other
$1,100
W 0.26 in D 0.17 in L 0.35 in
AIG Certified 1.93 Carat Natural Loose Mahenge Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Mahenge, Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape: Oval Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Mahenge Spinel is a
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.