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Tsavorite Gem 1.55 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fine Tsavorite Garnet oval gem, offered loose to a world-class gemstone lover. Returns are accepted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Tsavorite Gem 1.55 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
Tsavorite Gem 1.55 Carat Oval Loose Gemstone
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W 0.24 in L 0.32 in
Tsavorite Ring Gem 5.87 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional 5.87 carat Tsavorite Garnet cushion gem, offered loose to a world-class gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Tsavorite Ring Gem 1.96 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant 1.96 Carat Tsavorite Garnet cushion gem, offered loose to a world-class gemstone lover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Tsavorite Ring Gem 2.04 Carat Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb 2.04 carat Tsavorite Garnet pear shape unmounted gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Tsavorite Ring Gem 2.04 Carat Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
Tsavorite Ring Gem 2.04 Carat Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.46 in
1.42 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tsavorite oval is an absolute gem! Whether you're looking for spring, summer, or holiday green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

1.62 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Cushion, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty tsavorite garnet is so bright and lively! The perfect shade of spring green, this gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Intense Green Tsavorite Garnet, Faceted Gem, 4, 61 ct., loose Gemstone
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
We are delighted to be able to offer for sale, this 4,61 ct. Tsavorite Garnet from our exclusive
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

1.33ct Vivid Green Vivid Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.33ct Vivid Green Vivid Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone 7.4x6.3mm Natural Vivid Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

12.20 Carats Natural Tsavorite Green Garnet Gems Lot Loose Gemstones from Kenya
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Type Natural Tsavorite Gemstones Lot Weight 12.20 carats Dimensions 7 to 8 x 5.5 to 6.5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

2.48 Carats Total Weight, Pear Cut Tsavorite Garnet Lot, 3 Loose Gemstones
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of loose gemstones, aka a "lot*" in the trade, has three unset African tsavorite garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

1.48 Carat Green Tsavorite Garnet Pear Shape, Unset Loose Unmounted Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty tsavorite garnet checks all the boxes if you're looking for a perfect green pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Vivid Green Tsavorite Garnet, Faceted Gem, 2, 44 Ct. Loose Gemstone, Oval
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
We are delighted to be able to offer, this 2,44 ct. vivid green Tsavorite Garnet. This vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

8.60 Carat Total, Tsavorite Garnet Pair, GIA, Loose Ring or Earring Gemstones
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of large, oval, intense green tsavorite garnets is extremely rare! Weighing 8.61 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

5.60 Carats Natural Tsavorite Green Garnet Set Loose Gemstones From Kenya
Located in Bangkok, TH
allure of our 5.60 Carats Natural Tsavorite Green Garnet, a set of loose gemstones sourced from the lush
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

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

Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bright 4.26 carat Aquamarine oval loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a very special person
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
Aquamarine Ring Loose Gemstone 4.26 Carat Oval Unmounted Gem
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W 0.39 in D 0.12 in L 0.49 in
Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem 2.75 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 2.75 carat "Lagoon" Blue Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.68 Carats Tsavorite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A radiant lime green beams through this stunning heart shaped Tsavorite Garnet. An even yet bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tsavorite

2.68 Carats Tsavorite
2.68 Carats Tsavorite
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W 0.33 in D 0.2 in L 0.38 in
Peach Tourmaline Ring Gem 10.36 Carat Antique Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 10.36 carat Peach Tourmaline antique pear shape gem, offered loose to a gemstone lover
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other, Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 7.68 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 7.68 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.78 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 4.78 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a devoted
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.52 Carat Unmounted Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 4.52 carat Mint Green Tourmaline Trillion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.49 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 4.49 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.46 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant 3.46 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.17 Carat Unset Loose Unmounted Cushion Shaped Tanzanite Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
balance of rich blue and purple, this is unmistakeable as the highly-prized African gem from Tanzania. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

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

Natural Tsavorite Garnet 3.97 ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
🌿 Introducing our stunning 3.97 ct oval step cut Tsavorite garnet, a captivating gem that embodies
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Natural Tsavorite Garnet 3.97 ct
Natural Tsavorite Garnet 3.97 ct
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W 0.32 in D 0.28 in L 0.41 in
5.45 Carats Cushion Tsavorite Garnet, January Birthstone, 9.4x9.9x6.6mm
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
5.45 carats of cushion cut bright and sparkling green Tsavorite garnet gemstone, a gemstone with
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Kenya Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone 1.15 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Kenya
Located in Bangkok, TH
Kenya Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone of 1.15 carats from Kenya has a wonderful cut in a Oval shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

GIA Certified 1.83 Ct Natural Round Tsavorite for Jewelry Making, Garnet Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the most beautiful and rare of gems, GIA certified natural tsavorite. This green beauty is
Category

2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tsavorite

Natural Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone 1.35 Carats Garnet Gemstone Garnet for Rings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Tsavorite Garnet gemstone of 1.35 carats from kenya has a wonderful cut in a Oval shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Certified Stone 1.40 Carats Soft Green Natural Tsavorite Garnet Faceted Garnet
Located in Bangkok, TH
Soft Green Natural Tsavorite Garnet of 1.40 carats from Kenya has a wonderful cut in a Oval shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Deep Green Natural Tsavorite Garnet 1.475 Carats Garnet Gemstone Garnet For Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Deep Green Natural Tsavorite Garnet of 1.475 carats from kenya has a wonderful cut in a Oval shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

Aquamarine Ring Gem 3.21 Carat Kite
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 3.21 carat Aquamarine Kite loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a devoted fine gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Aquamarine Ring Gem 3.21 Carat Kite
Aquamarine Ring Gem 3.21 Carat Kite
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W 0.42 in D 0.2 in L 0.57 in
Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional and coveted 56.77 carat Tanzanite square cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
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W 0.9 in D 0.58 in L 0.9 in
Opal Stone 51.39 Carat Natural Ethiopian loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 51.39 carat free-form Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.52 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elongated 2.52 carat Tanzanite Emerald-Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.52 Carat Emerald Cut
Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.52 Carat Emerald Cut
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W 0.24 in D 0.19 in L 0.42 in
Opal Stone 25.67 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 25.67 Carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem collector
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 13.88 Carat Natural Ethiopian Marquise loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 13.88 carat Marquise Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 27.42 Carat Natural Ethiopian Oval loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.42 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an avid gem collector
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 38.92 Carat Natural Ethiopian Marquise loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 38.92 carat Marquise Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an avid gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 29.98 Carat Round Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 29.98 carat round Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 12.00 Carat Trillion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 12.00 carat trillion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a unique gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 10.96 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.96 carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem lover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 16.94 Carat Round Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 16.94 Carat round Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 27.63 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 27.63 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 10.37 Carat Natural Ethiopian Pear Shape loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 10.37 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a unique gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 19.50 Carat Pear Shape Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 19.50 carat pear shape Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone 11.72 Carat Rectangular Cushion Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 11.72 carat rectangular cushion Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Opal Stone Pear Shape 22.17 Carat Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 22.17 Carat Ethiopian Opal pear shaped loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Red Spinel Ring Stone 5 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional and coveted 5.73 carat natural Red Spinel Emerald Cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Organic Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet 1.40 carats Trilliant Cut Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
. This exquisite loose gemstone hails from the gem-rich lands of Madagascar, showcasing a harmonious
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Wellness of Bright Red Rhodolite Garnet 3.05 carats Oval Shaped Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
gem originates from the gem-rich lands of Madagascar, showcasing a vibrant and intense red hue that
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.69ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0077 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.69ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
1.69ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.37 in D 0.17 in L 0.28 in
1.07ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
or Mint Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0075 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.07ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
1.07ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.31 in D 0.16 in L 0.24 in
1.83ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
or Mint Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0073 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.83ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
1.83ct Oval Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.38 in D 0.19 in L 0.24 in
1.85ct Marquise Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
or Mint Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0072 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.85ct Marquise Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
1.85ct Marquise Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.57 in D 0.15 in L 0.25 in
1.71ct Pear Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
or Mint Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0076 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.71ct Pear Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
1.71ct Pear Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.5 in D 0.16 in L 0.23 in
2.6ct Pear Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
or Mint Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0071 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
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2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.6ct Pear Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
2.6ct Pear Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.46 in D 0.21 in L 0.31 in
1.94ct Cushion Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
or Mint Tsavorite Internal SKU: G0079 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
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2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.94ct Cushion Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
1.94ct Cushion Green Mint Garnet from Tanzania
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W 0.34 in D 0.19 in L 0.29 in
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Tsavorite Loose Gem For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tsavorite loose gem you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing tsavorite loose gem — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba and Sarosi By Timeless Gems each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a tsavorite loose gem for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tsavorite Loose Gem?

Prices for a tsavorite loose gem can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,480 and can go as high as $65,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,650.

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.