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Gemstone: Emerald
2.28 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.84 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.60 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.53 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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4.22 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.09 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.96 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.97 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.38 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.23 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.15 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.96 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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12.13ct Fine Muzo Green Emerald Cut Gem 15.5x11.5 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 12.13-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 15.39mm x 11.54mm x 9.91mm
Geographic Origin: Col...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
4.37 Carat Freckled Deep Green Colombian Emerald - Cushion Cut Genuine Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.37-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Deep Green
Measurements: 10.54mm x 9.29mm x 7.16mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
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Emerald
High Clarity 2.14 Carat Yellowish Green Muzo Emerald Cut Colombian Gem - May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.14-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent/Very Good
Color: Yellowish Muzo Green
Measurements: 8.78mm x 7.20mm x 4.92mm
Geographic O...
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1.54 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.55 Carat Pastel Green Colombian Emerald - Cushion Cut Genuine Gem May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.55-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Light Green
Measurements: 8.46mm x 7.58mm x 5.89mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
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5.523 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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4.76 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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4.56 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.54 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.45 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.75 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.47tcw 7x5.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 2.47-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Light Bluish Green
Measurements: 6.69mm x 5.59mm x 4.47mm // 6.76mm x 5....
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Deep Bluish 2.63 Carat Emerald Cut Chivor Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.63-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Bluish Green
Measurements: 9.19mm x 8.27mm x 5.24mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
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Emerald
4.94 Carat Freckled Sea Foam Green Colombian Emerald - Cushion Cut Genuine Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.94-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent-Visible Carbon Specs
Luster: Very Good
Color: Light Green
Measurements: 11.11mm x 9.59mm x 7.56mm
Geographi...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.50 Carat Yellowish Green Colombian Emerald - Cushion Cut Genuine Earth-Mined
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.50-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Yellowish Green
Measurements: 9.86mm x 8.63mm x 6.35mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia...
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3.60 Carat Vivacious Green Colombian Emerald - Chivor Cushion Cut Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.60-carats
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent-Very Good
Color: Vivid Yellowish Green
Measurements: 10.15mm x 8.49mm x 7.06mm
Geographic...
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4.82 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
4.63ct Colombian Emerald 11.8x8.6mm Spring Green Classic Cut, May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.63-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 11.80mm x 8.62mm x 6.19mm
Geographic Origin: Colom...
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Emerald
Natural Citrine 6.83 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This exquisite 6.83 carat Natural Citrine features a refined emerald cut, enhancing its clarity and depth with mesmerizing step-cut facets. Exhibiting a rich golden-yellow hue, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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2.84 Carat 9x8 Chunky Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut Muzo Mine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 2.84-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Bluish Green
Measurements: 9.39mm x 7.72mm x 5.46mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
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3.86 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.23 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.86 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.71 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.64 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.75tcw 8x6.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.75-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Light Green
Measurements: 7.94mm x 6.53mm x 4.23mm // 7.59mm x 6.65mm x 5.15mm
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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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9.91 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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9.59 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Emerald
10.20 carats zambian flower carved for fine jewelry top quality natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
10.20 carats zambian flower carved for fine jewelry top quality natural gemstone
Weight: 10.20 Carats
Size: 16x19x4 MM
Pieces: 1
Shape: Carved flower
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
11.90 Carat 15x12 Fine Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut, Muzo Green May Birthston
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 11.90-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Green
Measurements: 14.92mm x 11.69mm x 10.58mm
Geographic Origin: Colombi...
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Emerald
2.19 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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9.56 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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5.14 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.21 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Emerald
3.03tcw Matching 8x6 Emerald Cut Colombian Emeralds - Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.03-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Medium Light Green
Measurements: 7.94mm x 5.51mm x 3.76mm // 8.17mm x 6.08mm x ...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
1.26 Ct Emerald Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Emeralds for Jewelry Making Faceted Cut Gemstone 9x7MM Calibrated Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems: Your stop for Natural Loose Gemstones for Jewelry making and Best Quality and affordable Gemstones for the Price you Pay
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
3.12 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
3.09ct Electric Yellowish Green Colombian Emerald 10x8mm Emerald Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.09-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Muzo Yellowish Green
Measurements: 9.87mm x 8.08mm x 6.15mm
Geographic Origin: Col...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Deep Bluish Green 4.75 Carat Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.75-carats
Shape: Asscher Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Deep Bluish Green
Measurements: 10.33mm x 10.18mm x 6.52mm
Geographic Origin: Colo...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
10.01 Carat 12.5x12.5 Vivid Dark Green Zambian Emerald - Asscher Cut May Births
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 10.01-carats
Shape: Asscher Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Color: Vivid Dark Green
Measurements: 12.56mm x 12.47mm x 8.91mm
Geographic Origin: Zamb...
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2010s Zambian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Vivid Bluish Green 4.26 Carat Elongated Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald - May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.26-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Color: Vivid Bluish Green
Measurements: 13.04mm x 6.96mm x 5.53mm
Geographic Origin: Colo...
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2010s Colombian Modern Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Natural Citrine 6.83 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This exquisite 6.83 carat Natural Citrine features a refined emerald cut, enhancing its clarity and depth with mesmerizing step-cut facets. Exhibiting a rich golden-yellow hue, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Citrine, Emerald
$499 Sale Price
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3.31 Carat Mossy Green Zambian Emerald - Emerald Cut Genuine May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 3.31-carats
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good-Good
Color: Mossy Green
Measurements: 10.34mm x 7.98mm x 4.94mm
Geographic Origin: Zambia...
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Emerald
Loose Emerald - Round .48ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Carat: .48ct
Cut: Round
Color: Green
Origin: Columbia
Size: (mm) 4.70 x 4.70 x 3.07
Condition: New without Tags
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21st Century and Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Emerald
Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 1.31 and Blue Sapphire Cts 2.16 and Emerald Cts 0.92 Loose
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With an overall weight of 4.39 carats, this magnificent set includes a gorgeous 2.16 cts. blue sapphire, 0.92 cts. emerald, and 1.31 cts. ruby, all perfectly cut in an emerald cut.
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Emerald Loose Gemstones
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald
4.71 Carat 10.5x10.5 Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald - Clipped Corners May Births
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 4.71-carats
Shape: Asscher Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Bluish Green
Measurements: 10.32mm x 10.45mm x 6.17mm
Geographic Origin: Colombia
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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.
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.
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