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Gemstone: Emerald
2.34 Carat 9x7.5 Light Bluish Green Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.34-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Light Bluish Green
Measurements: 9.14mm x 7.55mm x 4.46mm
Geographic Origin: Colom...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
3.03 Cts Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
9ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia (F2)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 2239422206
Shape: Octagonal
Cutting Style: Step Cut
Cutting Style: Crown:
Cutting St...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.03 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Emerald
1.98 Carat 9x7 Bright Green Colombian Emerald - Oval Cut May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 1.98-carats
Shape: Oval Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Bluish Green
Measurements: 8.75mm x 7.13mm x 5.72mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Treat...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.21 Ct Emerald Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
3.86ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia (F2)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 2235422239
Shape: Octagonal
Cutting Style: Step Cut
Cutting Style: Crown:
Cutting St...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Sophisticated 2 Pcs Natural Emerald with 13.87 Carat Pear Cut GRS Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A shiny and elegant pair of green pear-cut natural gemstone emeralds in a 13.87 carat. These gems come with GRS certificates.
SKU: dspv-180455 / dspv-180456
Online verification: GRS...
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2010s Singaporean Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
6.44 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Emerald
5.64 Carat Emerald cut Emerald
Located in London, GB
5.64 Carat Emerald cut Emerald.
This stunning Emerald weighs 5.64 carats and is an amazing vivid, rich green.
It measures 12.9mm by 8.1mm by 6.5mm.
It is the perfect candidate for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.05 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Vivid Muzo Green Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.05-carats
Shape: Heart Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent/Very Good
Color: Vivid Dark Muzo Green
Measurements: 9.30mm x 10.08mm x 6.52mm
Geographic O...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.80 Carat 6.5x5 Fine Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut Muzo Green May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 0.80-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Intense Muzo Green
Measurements: 6.45mm x 4.79mm x 3.16mm
Geographic Origin: Colom...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.98 Carats Cushion Cut AGL Certified No oil
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant 0.98-carat Cushion Cut gemstone is a perfect blend of timeless beauty and exceptional quality. Certified by the American Gemological Laboratory (AGL), it carries the pre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
18.18tcw Pair of Large Green Colombian Emeralds - 14x13 Cushion Cuts Loose
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 18.18 Total Carat Weight (Both Gems Combined)
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent, Visibly Included
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 14....
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.20ct Oval Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 1
Weight: 1.2 cts
Measurements: 7.74 x 6.40 x 4.60 mm
Shape: Oval
Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style Pavilion: Modifie...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.60 Ct Emerald Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
2.35 Carat 12x8 Rich Green Colombian Emerald - Pear Cut Teardrop May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.35-carats
Shape: Pear Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Intense Green
Measurements: 12.48mm x 7.87mm x 5.35mm
Geographic Origin: Colom...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.87 Cts Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
5.03 ct Cushion Emerald GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 2205893202
Shape: Cushion
Cutting Style:
Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut
Cutting...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
6.59ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia (F2)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 2231422114
Shape: Octagonal
Cutting Style: Step Cut
Cutting Style: Crown:
Cutting St...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.73ct Octagonal/Emerald Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 6237190399
Shape: Octagonal
Cutting Style: Step Cut
Cutting Style: Crown:
Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
0.95ct Pair Pear Green Emerald from Colombia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description:
Gem Type: Emerald
Number of Stones: 2
Weight: 0.95 cts (0.47 ct/0.48 ct)
Measurements: 6.53 x 4.67 x 3.25 mm/6.58 x 4.58 x 3.34 mm
Shape: Pear
Cutting Style:
Cutting St...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
$1,280 / set
2.93ct Stunning Muzo Green Emerald Cut Colombian Gem 9x8 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.93-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Deep Bluish Green
Measurements: 9.22mm x 7.68mm x 6.06mm
Geographic Origin: Colomb...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.58 Carat 8x6 Bluish Green Colombian Emerald - Elongated Cushion Cut Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 1.58-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Bluish Green
Measurements: 7.81mm x 5.92mm x 5.22mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Tr...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.88 Carat 11x8 GLOWING Green Loose Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.88-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent-Very Good
Color: Muzo Green
Measurements: 10.91mm x 8.20mm x 5.70mm
Geographic Origin: Co...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.33 Ct Emerald Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.32 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.68 Carat Marquise Emerald GIA Certified Colombian
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 2203784761
Shape: Marquise
Cutting Style: Modified Brilliant Cut
Cutting Style: Crown: ...
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2010s Colombian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
5.57 Ct Emerald Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.47 Carat Fine Muzo Colombian Emerald - Pear Cut Teardrop Loose Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.47-carats
Shape: Pear Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent-Very Good
Color: Vivid Yellowish Green
Measurements: 14.02mm x 9.09mm x 5.72mm
Geographic Or...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.39 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.20 Carat 11x9 Vivid Muzo Green Colombian Emerald - Classic Emerald Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.20-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Vivid Green
Measurements: 10.85mm x 9.34mm x 5.39mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Tr...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.89 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
Emerald-Cut Pink Tourmaline Cts 0.97
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 0.97-carat emerald-cut pink tourmaline, sourced from Brazil, radiates a soft yet captivating pink hue, symbolizing love, healing, and emotional balance.
Pink tourmaline is cher...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald, Tourmaline
1.94 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
7.95 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
1.67ct Intense Bluish Green Colombian Emerald 9.6x5.8mm Emerald Cut Genuine
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 1.67-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Deep Bluish Green
Measurements: 9.63mm x 5.78mm x 3.77mm
Geographic Origin: Colomb...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.62 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
7.24 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
2.99 Ct Emerald Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.85 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
5.49 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
4.73 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
3.21ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Green Emerald GIA Certified Zambia (F1)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald
The GIA report reads as follows:
GIA Report Number: 2231422278
Shape: Octagonal
Cutting Style: Step Cut
Cutting Style: Crown:
Cutting St...
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
30.43 Carat Spring Green Colombian Emerald - 19x18 Cushion Cut May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 30.43-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 19.33mm x 18.39mm x 12.89mm
Geographic Origin: Co...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.88 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
0.86 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
6.47 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
9.66 Carat 14x12 Medium Green Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 9.66-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 13.86mm x 11.97mm x 8.13mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.28 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
1.11 Ct Emerald Asscher Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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2010s Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.87 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
2.95 Carat 11x8 Semi-Transparent Green Colombian Emerald - Oval May Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.95-carats
Shape: Oval Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Green
Measurements: 10.72mm x 7.72mm x 6.51mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
Treatm...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.13 Carat Unique Color Bands Colombian Emerald - Pear Cut Teardrop Loose
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.13-carats
Shape: Pear Cut
Clarity: Transparent, Bluish Green Color Bands are seen in this stone
Luster: Very Good
Color: Bluish Green
Measurements: 15.55mm x...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.90 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
1.63 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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1.41 Ct Emerald Round Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
With a vibrant green color hue, the birthstone for May is a symbol of renewed spring growth.
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Emerald
Pink Ruby & a Green Emerald Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Lot 4.30 Ct Pear Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink Ruby and a Green Emerald Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Lot for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Pear and an Octagon Cut from, Afghanistan!!
đź’Ž GEMST...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald, Ruby
$893 Sale Price / set
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1.89 carats Emerald Stone Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone from Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.89 carats
Dimensions 11.5x5.0x4.0 mm
Treatment none
Origin Punjsher, Afghanistan
Clarity VVS
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
This stunning 1.89 carat emerald stone, meti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Creating Custom Jewelry? Find Loose Natural Emeralds and Other Loose Gemstones for Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary selection of emeralds and other loose gemstones to help you create your own custom jewelry.
Unless you're a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment, you're probably looking for loose gemstones because 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.Â
A piece of custom emerald jewelry, created by you, would certainly make a great gift.
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle.
Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set it into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.”
According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
Find a collection of emeralds and other loose gemstones today on 1stDibs.Â
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