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Loose Gemstones For Sale
AIG Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Red Spinel Weight : 1.98 Carat Dimension : 7.7 x 6.5 x 4.6 Mm Colour : Red Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Certificate: Available Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Gemstone 3.01 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This remarkable 3.01-carat natural blue sapphire offers a rare combination of size, clarity, and deep blue color. Cushion-cut with a brilliant/step faceting, it reflects light with i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

Fine 8.23-Carat Aquamarine Asscher-Cut GIA Loose Gem - Merkaba Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional 8.23-carat Asscher-cut Aquamarine from Nigeria embodies purity, precision, and timeless elegance. Expertly faceted into a square octagon shape measuring 13.8 × 13.8 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

1.70 Carats Green Tourmaline Faceted Oval Cut stone Top Quality Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
1.70 Carats Green Tourmaline Faceted Oval Cut stone Top Quality Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight - 1.70 Carats Shape - Octa Size - 7x5 MM Pieces - 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.90 Carats Green Peridot Pair Round Cut 3 Pieces Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carats Dimensions 6.0x6.0x4.0 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity eye clean piece 3 Behold the exquisite allure of this Green Peridot Pair, a dazzling manif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

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Peridot

3.09 carats loose natural emerald untreated
Located in Jupiter, FL
Untreated emerald 100% natural weighing 3.09 carats total. Stunning green color! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Jupiter, Florida, is a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

4.35 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot From Myanmar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 4.35 Carat Sizes: 1.25 To 1.70 Carat Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its brilliant colors and exceptional cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

1.37 Carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.37 carats Dimensions 6.94x6.09x3.90 mm Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.37 carats Red B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modernist Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

Vivid Blue Sapphire 4.27 Ct Cushion Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
This sapphire originates from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), known for producing some of the finest blue sapphires in the world. It features an intense to vivid blue hue, one tone below the co...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

GIA Certified - 1.72 Carats Fancy Intense Orangy Pink Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing the Exquisite GIA Certified 1.72 Carats Fancy Intense Orangy Pink Diamond Elevate your jewelry collection to new heights with our stunning GIA Certified 1.72 Carats Fanc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Loose Gemstones

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Diamond, Pink Diamond

1.6 Carat Oval Shape Natural Violet Spinel Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This 1.6 carat oval shape natural violet spinel loose gemstone is carefully hand cut and hand polished by skilled artisans. This lustrous loose gemstone c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

3.75 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tourmaline Emerald Shape Included Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Tourmaline Weight: 3.75 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 8.1 x 4.7 Mm Colour: blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

4.21ct Oval Red Ruby from Vietnam
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Ruby Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 4.21 cts Measurements: 10.64 x 8.41 x 4.81 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cu...
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2010s Vietnamese Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

AIG Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 7.77 Carat Dimension: 17.04 x 9.24 x 6.27 Mm Colour: Green Blue Origin: Mozambique, Africa Treatment: Non Ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Paraiba

10.62ct Pear Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 1539744455 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

4.05ct Pear Bluish Green Sapphire GIA Certified Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2537744435 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

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Green Sapphire

1.35 Carat Natural Loose Rare Hackmanite Cushion Shape Gemstone For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hackmanite Weight: 1.35 Carats Dimension: 8.4 x 6.9 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Purple Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Origin: Afghanistan Hackmanite is a unique and rare variety of the m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Other

2.31ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2536744268 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
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2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

4.24 Ct Natural Tanzanite Royal Blue color Gemstone Perfect cut clean clarity
Located in bangkok, TH
TZA91~ 4.24 Ct Natural Tanzanite Royal Blue Blue color Gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Tanzanite Variey: Tanzanite Weight: 4.24 ct Color:Blue Cut: Excellent Clarity: Eye cle...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

3.97 Carat Muzo Green Colombian Emerald Oval Cut - May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.97-carats Shape: Oval Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Muzo Green Measurements: 11.42mm x 8.93mm x 6.97mm Geographic Origin: Colom...
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2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Emerald

Gigantic 29.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline AAA Quality Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 29.70 Carats Dimension: 17.3x15.9x12.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Green Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Quality: AAA Certificate: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

6.56ct Pink Unheated Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
6.56ct Pink Unheated Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut. Incredibly beautiful gemstone, intense pink color, excellent cut Design with us a unique, ...
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2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones

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Sapphire

Rare Pair Natural Red Beryl Emerald Gemstones 0.33/2 Ct Red color Clean clarity
Located in bangkok, TH
RE18 Rare Natural Red Beryl Emerald Gemstones Clean clarity Perfect pair suitable for making jewelry Name :Natural Red Beryl Emerald Weight: 0.33/2 ct Color: Red Clarity: Eye Clea...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Beryl

3.75 Ct ICA Certificate Unheated Star Ruby Burma Purple red color No heat
Located in bangkok, TH
RMA116 3.75 Ct ICA Certificate Natural Star Ruby unheated Burma Purple red color Gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION: Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Natural Star Ruby unheated Weight: 3.75...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Ruby, Star Ruby

2.47 Carat GIA Certified Burma No Heat Red Spinel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the mesmerizing brilliance of this 2.47 carat vivid red Burma Spinel, a gemstone of exceptional rarity and prestige. Sourced directly from the famed Mogok mines—a region syn...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

Fine 9.99-Carat Tanzanite Emerald-Cut - GIA Loose Gemstone - Merkaba Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fine GIA 9.99-carat emerald-cut Tanzanite (15 × 11.5 × 7.4 mm) is a magnificent expression of rarity, light, and transformation. Hand-selected by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

APC Magnificent South Sea Pearl from Australia
Located in Melbourne, AU
SINGLE ROUND 20 MM PEARL, FLAWLESS AFTER SETTING COMPLEXION, AAA/AA LUSTRE, WHITE WITH PINK GREEN OVERTONES. These pearls display their natural colour and lustre and have not been ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge 50 Carat Faceted Swiss Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gemstone For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 50 Carats Dimension: 22 x 17 x 14 Mm Colour : Blue Shape: Cushion Origin: Brazil Swiss blue topaz is a vibrant, light blue gemstone known for its s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Blue Topaz

Bluish Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Ring Gemstone 2.90 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 2.90...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Green Natural Loose Peridot Stone 3.37 Carats Peridot Stone Peridot for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Natural Loose Peridot Stone, available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality, Flawless vvs 3.37 carats certified peridot gemston...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

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Peridot

5.79ct Oval Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2536744444 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

3.37ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2537743957 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
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2010s Thai Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

14.12ct Oval Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 1537744401 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting S...
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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

2.24ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6531744141 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
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2010s Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

6.52ct Oval Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2534744189 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut ...
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2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

2.13ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Nigeria
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 7531744087 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
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2010s Nigerian Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

2.30 Carat Loose Light Blue Aquamarine Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.30 carat Dimensions 9.1x7.3x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This beautiful 2.30 carat loose Light Blue Aquamarine is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

3.67ct Cushion Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Ethiopia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2537744323 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
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2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones

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Blue Sapphire

1.16ct Round Red Ruby GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Ruby The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6535744425 Shape: Round Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Styl...
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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

2.22ct Oval Dark Red Ruby GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Ruby The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 1539744353 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style...
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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 4.25Ct Cushion Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite To...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Rubelite, Tourmaline

0.77ct GIA certificate Red Emerald (Red Beryl)of American Rare Eye Clean
Located in bangkok, TH
GIA certificate Red emrald red beryl rare size cleanest collection Name: Natural Red Beryl Red Emerald Weight:0.77ct Color: Red Clarity: Nearly Eye Clean Origin : American Treat...
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2010s Central American Loose Gemstones

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Beryl

1.92ct Heart Red Ruby GIA Certified Mozambique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Ruby The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 7536744235 Shape: Heart Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Styl...
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2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

1.06ct Round Red Ruby GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Ruby The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2538744300 Shape: Round Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Styl...
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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 3.80 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.80 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CU...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Peridot

1.53ct Round Red Ruby GIA Certified Madagascar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Ruby The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2534744377 Shape: Round Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Styl...
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2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones

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Ruby

2.92ct Cushion Green Tsavorite Garnet GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Tsavorite Garnet The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 1533744409 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cu...
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2010s Kenyan Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Tsavorite

2.08ct Cushion Green Tsavorite Garnet GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Tsavorite Garnet The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 5536744239 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cu...
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2010s Kenyan Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Tsavorite

1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 1.20 Carat Dimension: 8.7 x 4.3 x 3.8 Mm Colour: Pink And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmali...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.76ct Cushion Green Tsavorite Garnet GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Tsavorite Garnet The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 7532744022 Shape: Cushion Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cu...
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2010s Kenyan Loose Gemstones

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Garnet, Tsavorite

8.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 8.95 Carats Dimension: 14 x 10.1 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst, Other

1.60 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 1.60 Carats Dimension: 7.6 x 6.9 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Swat Pakistan Shape: Emerald Treatment: Minor Oil(Normal for trade) Certificate: On Customer Demand Nestled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Other

AIG Certified 2.07 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Oval Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.07 Carat Dimension: 8.40 x 6.91 x 4.88 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Spinel, Other

3.85 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.85 Carat Dimension: 11.6 x 6.6 x 5.6 MM Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Other

3.40 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 7 x 6 MM Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone kn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline, Other

Natural Purplish Gray Spinel, for Jewelry Making 1.6555 Ct
Located in Kowloon, HK
Experience the allure of this stunning natural purplish-grey spinel, perfect for creating a dainty ring or bracelet. This versatile gemstone makes a thoughtful gift for Weddings, Mot...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Spinel

Natural Red Rubellite Tourmaline Teardrop Loose Stone, Jewelry Making 1.05 Ct
Located in Kowloon, HK
Unlock your creativity with this exquisite natural rubellite, a stunning purplish-red gemstone perfect for custom jewelry. Ideal for crafting a beautiful ring, pendant, or any unique...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Loose Gemstone for Jewelry Making, 1.02 Ct
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of this stunning natural vivid pink sapphire—an ideal choice for crafting a breathtaking ring or other exquisite jewelry. Perfect as a gift for Weddings, Mother’s...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Pink Sapphire

Natural Canary Yellow Sapphire, Loose Gemstone for Jewelry Making, 1.34 Ct
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite natural canary yellow sapphire, perfect for crafting a stunning ring or other unique jewelry pieces. This beautiful gemstone makes...
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2010s Hong Kong Loose Gemstones

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Yellow Sapphire

1.15ct Sapphire Gemstone - Oval Cut Blue Loose Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Shape/Cut: Oval Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 6.27mm x 5.15mm Weight: 1.15ct Treatment: Heating Please check out the enlarged pictures. Thank you for taking the time to read our...
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21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Sapphire

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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