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Loose Gemstones For Sale
5 carat Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby
Located in London, GB
A stunning 5 carat unheated pigeon blood ruby. This gorgeous ruby from Mozambique is full of charm and luster. Cut in a traditional modern r...
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2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Gorgeous Hot Red Rhodolite Garnet 3.15 Carats Loose Garnet Gems from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gorgeous Hot Red Rhodolite Garnet of 3.15 carats from Africa has a wonderful cut in a Octagon shape, incredible Red color, Great brilliance. This gem is VVS Clarity. Product Information: GEMSTONE NAME: Bright Red Loose Garnet Gemstone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Rhodolite

9.10 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 9.10 Carat Dimension: 13.7 x 11.8 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

Exquisite 4.29 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond (F, VS2) – GIA - Luxury Collection
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Diamond That Transcends Expectations - Tamir by Merkaba Beverly Hills At the pinnacle of luxury and refinement stands a single stone that captures the essence of elegance: a breath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

111.55 Carat Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the breathtaking 111.55 carat loose Tanzanite, a rare and extraordinary gemstone of the highest quality. This oval-shaped Tanzanite boasts an exceptional AAAA rating, ind...
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2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstones 8.50 Ct-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Rings, Necklace Pendants, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting– Emerald Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

GIA Certified 1.38Ct Natural UNHEATED Burmese Blue Sapphire
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. This 1.38ct Burmese blue sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Gemstone 2.17 carats with GIA Report / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the captivating allure of this natural royal blue sapphire, weighing 2.17 carats. Renowned for its rich, deep "Royal" blue color and exceptional clarity, this gemstone exude...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

GIA Certified 9.69 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the GIA Laboratory Certificate Carat Weight: 9.69 Carats Origin: Natural, Unheated Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Measurements: 14.27 x 9.92 x 8.17mm Color: Yellow Cut: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

8 carat pair of natural mozambique rubies
Located in London, GB
This pair of natural rubies from Mozambique of pigeons blood red colour will make a super addition to any repertoire. Ruby, the king of all gems is revered around the world as a s...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Extraordinary Red Rhodolite Garnet 1.80 carats Emerald Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carats Dimensions 7.9 x 5.8 x 4.3 mm Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Elevate your jewelry co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Rhodolite

GIA Certified 0.58CT S-T I2 Round Brilliant Loose Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTIO ID #: 56566 Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Weight: 0.58CT Clarity: I2 Color: S-T light brown Cut: Fair Measurements: 5.14-5.21*3.38mm Depth %: 65.4% Table %:...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Loose Gemstones

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White Diamond

Natural 7.60 Carat Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Trilliant Shape from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 7.60 Carats Dimensions : 14x13.4x8.9 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape:Trillion Certificate: On Demand Month: February Purp...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

2ct Pigeons Blood Burmese Ruby - Unheated
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful unheated Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' red ruby is the perfect stone for anyone looking to grow their collection of fine and unique gems. Weighing 2 carats, this stone can ...
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2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Dazzling 0.55ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Round-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.55ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Round-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified This 0.55-carat round brilliant diamond is a stunning choice, featuring a triple excellent ideal cut ...
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2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

74.72 Carat Rectangular Aquamarine, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive aquamarine weighs 74.72 carats and has beautiful color and life. It is a gorgeous shade of medium powder blue with superior clarity and superb faceting which allows the gem to exhibit color and light return from every angle. Extremely well-proportioned, measuring 33.10 x 21.02 x 13.91 millimeters, accompanied by GIA Report #1232568585. This will be stunning in a gem collection or a prominent piece of jewelry. Custom designs available. We have a wide selection of unmounted aquamarine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

8.65 Carat Genuine Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 8.65 Carat Dimension: 11.3 x 10.5 x 8.3 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a captivating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.15 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carat Dimension: 8.9 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a captivating g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Master Cut 9.30ct Oval Mint Green Verdelite Tourmaline, GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Tourmaline The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6214402450 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Modif...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Pretty Soft Pink Tourmaline Gemstone 2.05 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Rings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pretty Soft Pink Tourmaline gemstone of 2.05 carats from Afghanistan has a wonderful cut in a Octagon shape, incredible Pink Color. Great brilliance. This gem is VVS Clarity. Produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

9.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 9.95 Carat Dimension: 17.1 x 13.6 x 9.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape : Oval Ametrine is a unique and striking gemstone that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Quartz

Incredible Pinkish Red Garnet Stone 3.05 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Malawi
Located in Bangkok, TH
Incredible Pinkish Red Garnet Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality 3.05 carats Vvs Clarity Loose Garnet from Malawi. Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Garnet

AA Quality 2.50 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Ring Gemstone Swat Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 4.5 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand The Swat Emerald...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

14.80 Carat Huge Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 14.80 Carats Dimension: 17.9 x 10.3 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Green And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

7.10 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Light Green Tourmaline Weight: 7.10 Carat Dimension: 12.5 x 8.7 x 7.4 Mm Colour: light Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

3.50 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.50 Carats Dimension: 9 x 7.7 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania, Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Rhodolite

11.00 Carat Top Quality Natural Loose Green Blue Tourmaline loupe Clean
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Blue Tourmaline Weight: 11.00 Carat Dimension: 11.6 x 11.3 x 10.5 Mm Colour: Green Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Clarity: Loupe ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

HOLIDAY SALE 0.14 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Brown Round Shape Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Natural fancy pink brown round shape diamond weighing 0.14 carats. *Free shipping within the U.S.*
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2010s American Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond

5ct Unheated Mozambican 'Pigeons Blood' Ruby
Located in London, GB
This 5.03ct unheated certified 'Pigeons Blood' Red Ruby is a gemstone of very high and fine quality. With a carat weight of above 5 carat, it is a rare find in natural stones to ha...
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2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

8.62 carats Colombian Emerald Octagon Cut GRS Certified Muzo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This remarkable 8.62-carat Colombian emerald is an exquisite gem, certified by GRS for its authenticity and quality. Sourced from the legendary Muzo mines, known worldwide for produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

1.48 carats Bright Green Tsavorite Garnet Stone Oval Cut Kenyan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.48 carats Dimensions 7.7x5.6x3.9 mm Treatment none Origin Kenya Clarity VS Shape oval Cut Faceted This exquisite 1.48 carat Tsavorite Garnet is a captivating example ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Tsavorite

Clean 4.50 Carats Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 4.50 Carats Dimension: 10.4x8.8x5.7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Color; Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Indicolite, Tourmaline

Natural 12.65 Carat Perfect Square Exquisite Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 12.65 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 12.2 x 10 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colour: Teal And Green Shape: Perfect Squar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Natural 11.94 Ct Australian Crystal Nautilus opal carving mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 11.94 Ct Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a nautilus shell, is a truly exceptional addition to any collection, mined by Sue...
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

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Crystal, Opal

Huge 52.70 Carat Natural Loose Parti Tourmaline From Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Parti Tourmaline Weight: 52.70 Carat Dimension: 23 x 17.7 x 14.9 Mm Colour: Golden And Peachy Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline 1.52 Carat Natural
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Original GIA Certificate Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Carat Weight: 1.52 Carats Measurements: 6.99 x 6.13 x 5.57 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Paraiba

Certified 3.24 Carat Faceted Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Sapphire Weight: 3.24 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 7.9 x 4.5 Mm Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: Heated Certificate: Available Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary beauty and end...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

4.12ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2239220156 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

Natural Oval Cut Sandawana Emerald Certified 2.45Cts Emerald Loose Gemstone.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Oval Cut Sandawana Emerald Certified 2.45Cts Emerald Loose Gemstone. Size: 10.10x7.60x4.90mm Approx Gemstone Clarity Grade: Moderately Included Country of Origin: Sandawana
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2010s Zimbabwean Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

15.35 Carat Exquisite Faceted London Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 15.35 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 12 x 9.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Blue Topaz

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Gemstone 2.08 carats with GIA Report / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of a natural, unheated blue sapphire, certified by the GIA. This 2.08-carat gemstone offers a deep blue color and exceptional clarity, making it a rare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

2.85 Carat Natural Apple Green Loose Peridot Emerald Shape Gem From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9 x 7.2 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

4.05 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Reverse Pair Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Reverse Pair Weight: 4.05 Carat Dimension: 7.1 x 7.1 x 5.8 Mm And 7 x 7 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Green And Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Golden Natural Topaz Ring, Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 7.35 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Golden Natural Topaz Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting from Skardu, Pakistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Topaz ⚖️ TOTAL WEIGHT: 7.35 Carats 📐 SIZE (mm): 9.89 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Topaz, Imperial Topaz

1.66ct Cushion Orange-Pink Padparadscha Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.66 cts Measurements: 6.52 x 6.20 x 4.14 mm Shape: Cushion Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: S...
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2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

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Pink Sapphire

15.00 Carat Huge Natural Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 15.00 Carats Dimension: 16.8 x 11.3 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Tourmal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite, Tourmaline

Spectacular 1167 ct Brazilian Rough Emerald in Dramatic Natural Matrix
Located in Murrieta, CA
Presenting a spectacular 1167-carat Brazilian rough emerald, an extraordinarily rare gemstone characterized by its impressive size, striking natural beauty, and unique geological com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline 1.52 Carat Natural
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Original GIA Certificate Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Carat Weight: 1.52 Carats Measurements: 6.99 x 6.13 x 5.57 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Paraiba

HRD Certified 1.01ct Princess-Cut Natural Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified 1.01ct Princess-Cut Diamond is a stunning gemstone of exceptional quality and brilliance. Certified by the prestigious HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant) institute, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Diamond

2.1ct Rectangular Dark Blue Natural Sapphire Gemstone
Located in Lanham, MD
This 2.10-carat natural dark blue sapphire gemstone is cut in a rectangular shape with beveled corners. Measuring approximately 7.4 mm in length by 3.8 mm in width, the gem presents ...
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2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

4.37 Carats Green Tourmaline Pear Faceted Cut stone For Ring Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.37 Carats Green Tourmaline Pear Faceted Cut stone For Ring Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight - 4.37 Carats Shape - Pear Size - 13x9x5 MM Pieces - 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 46.3 Grams Stone: Sardonyx Shell Measurements: 3.45 x 135.28 x 51 mm Signed: G. Stella. ITEM #: BR-1463-112624-12 Circa 1840s. Museum Quality Cameo Tiara...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Loose Gemstones

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Other

5 carat Pigeons Blood Red Ruby
Located in London, GB
This 5 Carat Unheated Mozambican Ruby is a desirable and unique gemstone with multiple positive characteristics. Rubies that combine both a higher weight (5 Carat +), strong satura...
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2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Light Blue Natural Aquamarine Ring Pendant Loose Gemstone 5.80 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Blue Natural Aquamarine Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting–Cushion Cut!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Aquamarine ⚖️ WEIGHT: 5.80 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CU...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

9.50 Carat Pretty Loose London Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 9.50 Carats Dimension: 15.3 x 9 x 6.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a mesm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Blue Topaz

2.35 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.35 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 6.1 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

13.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 13.65 Carats Dimension: 17.2 x 13.1 x 9.7 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Amethyst, a stunning variety of quartz known ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

GIA Certified 0.62CT J SI1 Marquise Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: 54274 Stone Shape: Marquise Diamond Weight: 0.62CT Clarity: SI1 Color: J Cut: Measurements: 7.64 x 4.12 x 3.21mm Depth %: 77.9% Table %: 60% Symmetry: Fair ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Loose Gemstones

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White Diamond

Loose Gemstones for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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