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2.70 Carat Natural Tourmaline Loose stone in Cherry Blossom Pink
Located in London, GB
2.70 Carat Natural Tourmaline Loose stone in Cherry Blossom Pink
GRS/GCS/GIA appointed lab
Category
2010s European Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone in Nylon Green and Blue
Located in London, GB
1.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose stone in Nylon Green and Blue
Website video uploading might
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
4 Carat Natural Bi Color Tourmaline Loose stone in Green and White
Located in London, GB
4 Carat Natural Bi Color Tourmaline Loose stone in Green and White
GRS/GCS/GIA appointed lab
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
3.67 Carat Step Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose stone in Cherry Blossom Pink
Located in London, GB
3.67 Carat Natural Tourmaline Loose stone in Cherry Blossom Pink
GRS/GCS/GIA appointed lab
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline Loose Stone Lot Calibrated Size Natural Gemstones from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tourmaline Loose Stone Lot, a collection of natural gemstones sourced from Africa. Each gem in this
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
4.53 Carat Natural Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Loose stone in Pink and Green
Located in London, GB
4.53 Carat Natural Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Loose stone in Pink and Green
Website video
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.33 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone
Located in Carefree, AZ
A beautiful Blue Green Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline from the original mine in Brazil...Mina da
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone Oval Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.16 in D 0.11 in L 0.24 in
3.41 Carats Natural Sweet Pink Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Sweet Pink Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price, Natural High-Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.32 in D 0.25 in L 0.37 in
Sweet Pink Natural Loose Tourmaline 2.31 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Loose Tourmaline 2.31 Carats Tourmaline stone For Jewellery
Tourmaline pinkTourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.26 in D 0.22 in L 0.33 in
Greenish Blue Natural Tourmaline Stone 4.87 Carats Loose Tourmaline For Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tourmaline Stone 4.87 Carats Loose Tourmaline For Ring Tourmaline Gemstone Tourmaline Necklace Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.32 in D 0.28 in L 0.44 in
Flamingo Pink Tourmaline Stone, 2.30 Carats, Natural Pink Tourmaline, Loose Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flamingo Pink Tourmaline Stone for ring, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.31 in D 0.2 in L 0.34 in
Adorable Natural Green Tourmaline Stone 1.55 Cts Loose Tourmaline for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorable Natural Green Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Beautiful Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 1.90 Carats Loose Tourmaline Gems for Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful Indicolite Tourmaline Stone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
3.5 Carat Natural Mozambique Tourmaline Octagon Cut - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
aqua color of ocean water.
This single loose Mozambique tourmaline measures 8X7.50mm with a desirable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.32 in D 0.28 in L 0.3 in
2.69 Carats Loose Chrome Tourmaline Heart Cut Stone Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
extremely popular gemstone; the name Tourmaline is derived from Turamali, which is thought to mean "stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
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W 0.43 in D 0.19 in L 0.38 in
7.15 Carats Sweet Pink Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
included
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 7.15 carats Sweet Pink Tourmaline Stone showcases a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.4 in D 0.36 in L 0.41 in
2.60 Carats Baby Pink Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 2.60 carats Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone showcases a mesmerizing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.25 in D 0.19 in L 0.43 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.28 in D 0.26 in L 0.38 in
3.21 Carats Loose Blue Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion
The 3.21 carats Blue Tourmaline Stone is a captivating and exquisite gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.3 in D 0.22 in L 0.41 in
8.38 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Scissors Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape octagon
Cut scissors
The Green Tourmaline Stone you possess is a captivating gem of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.38 in D 0.32 in L 0.52 in
1.15 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
The exquisite Green Tourmaline stone, boasting a weight of 1.15 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.23 in D 0.18 in L 0.25 in
Excellent Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Stone 1.05 Carats Fine Jewelry Fine Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Excellent Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
2.60 carats Bi-Color Loose Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
The exquisite Bi-Color Tourmaline stone, boasting a weight of 2.60 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.22 in D 0.21 in L 0.04 in
Lovely Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone 2.05 Carats Tourmaline Gem Tourmaline Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone of 2.05 carats from Afghanistan has a wonderful cut in a Octagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Natural Bicolor Tourmaline Stone 3.80 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Cuttingstone Facetedrough Cleanstone Gemstoneforjewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.26 in D 0.22 in L 0.46 in
Genuine 8.15 Carats Natural Loose Bicolor Loose Tourmaline Scissor Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 8.15 Carats
Dimension: 14.7x8.6x7.2 Mm
Origin: Paprok Afghanistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.34 in D 0.29 in L 0.58 in
Perfect Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.25 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect Indicolite Tourmaline Stone, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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W 0.24 in D 0.17 in L 0.41 in
Natural Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.45 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Cuttingstone Facetedrough Cleanstone Gemstoneforjewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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W 0.25 in D 0.19 in L 0.41 in
Gorgeous Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.15 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Tourmaline Necklace Tourmaline Bracelets Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Cuttingstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
Natural Hot Pink Tourmaline Stone 2.05 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Hot Pink Tourmaline Stone of 2.05 carats from Afghanistan has a wonderful cut in a Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Amazing Brownish Red Tourmaline Stone 1.85 Carats Tourmaline Stone For Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amazing Brownish Red Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
GIA Certified 0.63 ct Mozambique Loose Paraiba Tourmaline, Blue-Green Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, uplifting energy. A natural Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline is a beautiful, vibrant stone with a midnight blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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W 0.2 in D 0.13 in L 0.24 in
3.05 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Loose Open Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 3.05 Carats
Dimension: 10.3x6.3x5.4 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.25 in D 0.22 in L 0.41 in
3.64ct Deep Orange Tourmaline Pear Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.64ct Deep Orange Tourmaline Pear Cut Loose Gemstone 12.5 x 9mm
Deep Orange Tourmaline Gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
6.17 Carat Pink Cushion Cut Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Located in Stamford, CT
necklace settings or purchased as a loose stone. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Exquisite Sweet Pink Tourmaline Cut Stone 3.35 CTS Tourmaline Ring Faceted Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Sweet Pink Tourmaline Cut Stone of 3.35 carats from Afghanistan has a wonderful cut in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Gorgeous 3.80 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 3.80 Carats
Dimension: 10.1x7.8x6.1 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 1.45 Carats
Dimension: 8.8x5x3.7 Mm
Origin: Istignala Shigar Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Russian Revival Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone
33.40 Carat Bi-Color Tourmaline Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally clean and brilliant oval facetted bi-colored tourmaline actually displays more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
3.28 Carat Bi-Color Watermelon Tourmaline, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty bi-color tourmaline is a beautiful marriage of pink and green of equal saturation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline
Weight: 3.10 Carats
Dimension: 9.3 x 6.8 x 5.2 Mm
Colour: Mint Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.37 in
15.42 Carat Natural Green Tourmaline, Tourmaline Stone, October Birthstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of stunning gemstones with our 15.42 carats Natural Green Tourmaline. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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H 0.28 in W 0.46 in L 0.78 in
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline
Weight: 5.20 Carats
Dimension: 12.4 x 8.7 x 5.7 Mm
Colour: Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.35 in D 0.23 in L 0.49 in
4.25 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Pieces For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 4.25 Carats
Size: 1.85 , 1.35 , 0.95 Carats
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.21 in D 0.16 in L 0.52 in
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Lot
Weight: 9.60 Carats
Sizes: 1.25 to 2.20 Carat
Colour: Mint Green And White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
4.55 Carats Natural Loose Electric Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline
Weight: 4.55 Carats
Dimension: 12.2x7.8x5.4 Mm
Origin: Kunar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Indicolite, Tourmaline
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W 0.31 in D 0.22 in L 0.49 in
2.50 Carats Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 2.50 Carats
Dimension: 8.3x6.2x5.8 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline
Weight: 1.45 Carats
Dimension: 6.1x5.9x5.5 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.24 in D 0.22 in L 0.25 in
Soft Green Tourmaline Gems 2.05 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Proposal Tourmaline Engagement Tourmaline Bracelets Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Cuttingstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.25 in D 0.21 in L 0.28 in
AAA Quality 7.35 Carat Loose Green Tourmaline From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline
Weight: 7.35 Carats
Dimension: 12.6x10.6x6.6 Mm
Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Mine
Category
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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H 0.5 in W 0.42 in D 0.26 in L 0.5 in
Apple Green Tourmaline Gemstone 0.840 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Proposal Tourmaline Engagement Tourmaline Bracelets Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.17 in L 0.24 in
4.60 Carat SI Clarity Loose Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
belong to the dravite species.
Green Tourmaline is one of the primary stones used by metaphysical healers
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Shape Pink Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
belong to the dravite species. Green Tourmaline is one of the primary stones used by metaphysical healers
Category
Antique 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.80ct Fine Olive Green Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 8x6.8mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.80ct Fine Olive Green Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 8x6.8mm
Natural Olive Green Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Fine 5.51ct Deep Orange Tourmaline Pear Teardrop Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 5.51ct Deep Orange Tourmaline Pear Teardrop Cut Loose Gemstone 15 x 10.5mm
Fine Deep Orange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Glowing Indicolite Tourmaline 1.80 Carats Emerald Cut Loose Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
our 1.80 carat Indicolite Tourmaline. Meticulously cut in an elegant emerald cut, this loose gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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W 0.2 in D 0.14 in L 0.45 in
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline From Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
species. A few may belong to the dravite species.
Green Tourmaline is one of the primary stones used by
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Fine Vivid Pink Purple Tourmaline 3.23ct Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Pink Purple Tourmaline 3.23ct Oval Cut Loose Gem 10 x 8.3mm
Fine Pink Purple Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
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Tourmaline
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Tourmaline Loose Stone For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the tourmaline loose stone you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold and Gold. 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 tourmaline loose stone has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by KAMAL, Romy Ivsic and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are consistently popular. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also octagon cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding a tourmaline loose stone for sale for men should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Tourmaline Loose Stone?
The price for a tourmaline loose stone starts at $300 and tops out at $165,200 with these rings, on average, selling for $800.
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 Tourmaline Loose Stone
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021What a tourmaline stone is worth can vary considerably from stone to stone. Paraiba tourmalines are incredibly expensive — a carat of Paraiba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Common solid color tourmalines are going to be considerably cheaper, while chrome tourmalines, fine indicolites and other prized colors may sell for as much as $1,000 per carat. Find a range of antique and vintage tourmaline jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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