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Hexagon Amethyst 5.00 carats Hexagonal Cut Natural Loose Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carats Dimensions 11.9 x 10.4 x 8.5 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Crimson Orange Citrine 7.80 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Loose Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.80 carats Dimensions 14.4 x 10.3 x 7.7 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

1.33 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone
Located in Carefree, AZ
A beautiful Blue Green Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline from the original mine in Brazil...Mina da
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

1.25 Carat Loose Stone Emerald Heart Shape Brazil
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
Extremely nice color beautiful Emerald đź’š Heart shape. Origin BRAZIL Minor oil enhancement
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2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

8.60 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Octagon Certificate: On Demand Month: February Purported
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

8.60 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst from Brazil
8.60 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst from Brazil
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H 0.6 in W 0.39 in D 0.34 in L 0.6 in
1.76 Carat Brazilian Emerald, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Gemological Institute of America Report #2201170389, stating it is of Brazilian origin. We have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Natural Brazilian Morganite 47.05 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gem
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
An important natural Brazilian Morganite weighing 47.05 carats, Cushion cut. the stone was
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

Natural Brazilian Morganite 47.05 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gem
Natural Brazilian Morganite 47.05 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gem
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H 0.47 in W 0.77 in L 1.1 in
3.50 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 3.50 Carats Dimension: 11.2x8.9x5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Yellow Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

3.50 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Gemstone From Brazil Mine
3.50 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Gemstone From Brazil Mine
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W 0.36 in D 0.23 in L 0.45 in
GIA Certified 2.14 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite, Loose Alexandrite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The world's most brilliant gemstone, natural Brazilian Alexandrite 2.14 carats with GIA Report. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

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Alexandrite

GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite, Loose Alexandrite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Need a sparkle in your life? This is it. This gem brings you the royalty of Brazilian Alexandrite
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

.37 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian tourmaline is a beautiful peacock greenish blue color, clearly recognizable as
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

12.25 Carats Pear Shape Natural Loose Amethyst Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 12.25 Carats Dimension: 16.2x14.9x10.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Pear Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Beautiful Long Emerald Cut Natural Loose Yellow Citrine from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The Many Healing
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Georgian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Beautiful Long Emerald Cut Natural Loose Yellow Citrine from Brazil
Beautiful Long Emerald Cut Natural Loose Yellow Citrine from Brazil
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H 0.73 in W 0.38 in D 0.35 in L 0.73 in
6.75 Carat Natural Loose Pixel Cut CItrine Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Citrine Weight : 6.75 Carats Dimensions : 15.2x8.6x6.9 Mm Clarity : Clean Origin : Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

Amethyst Ring Gem 18.80 Carat Unset Fancy Oval Brazil Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 18.80 carat Brazilian Amethyst fancy cut oval gem, offered loose to a very unique lady or
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst Necklace Ring Gem 83.27 Carat Asscher Cut Brazilian Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 83.27 carat Brazilian Amethyst square octagon Asscher cut gem, offered loose to an avid
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst, Quartz

4.95 Carats Intense Blue Aquamarine Stone Batch Loose Gemstones From Brazil
Located in Bangkok, TH
nature's beauty with this extraordinary batch of loose gemstones from Brazil, featuring a total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Aquamarine

1.30 Carats Loose Citrine Stone Pair Round Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.30 carats Dimensions 6.0x5.9x3.6 mm Treatment none Origin Brazil Clarity eye clean
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

1.85 Carats Loose Citrine Stone Trillion Cut Natural Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.85 carats Dimensions 8.75x8.72x5.51 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe clean
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

3.40 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Octagon Shape from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Octagon Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The Many Healing
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

4.60 Carats Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Ring Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 13.1x9.4x5.7 Mm Origin: Braz Shape: Cushion Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

1.05 Carats Loose Citrine Stone Custom Precision Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.05 carats Dimensions 6.4x5.8x4.6 mm Treatment none Origin Brazil Clarity loupe clean
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

3.35 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Baguette Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension: 11.2 x 7.8 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

6.85 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Oval shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 6.85 Carats Dimension: 15.1 x 9.8 x 7.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

Natural Loose 5.00 Carat Amethyst Pear Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 15.3 x 9.4 x 7 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

5.00 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Oval Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 13.3 x 8.8 x 6.7 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

.19 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Oval, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified ..A
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba gems from Brazil. This gem is accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #6204186929
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

8.15 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 8.15 Carats Dimension: 15.6 x 9.3 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

AAA Natural Brazil Aquamarine Oval Cut 10.4 Cts Aquamarine Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Brazil Natural Aquamarine Cushion Cut 6.12 Cts Loose Gemstone Aquamarine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Morganite , Aquamrine, Blue Topaz, Opal Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

15.35 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Lemon Quartz Citrine From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine Weight: 15.35 Carats Dimension: 22 x 10.6 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Asscher Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Square Shape 3.60 Carats From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 3.60 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

19.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Flower Cut Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 19.40 Carats Dimension: 16.5 x 15.9 x 12.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Loose Amethyst 5.00 Carat Square Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 10.1 x 7.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

19.0 Carats Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 19 Carats Dimension: 16.9x14.8x11.4 Mm Origin; Brazil Shape: Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

1.01 Carat Brazilian Opal Loose Gemstone Marquise 13x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Presenting a 1.01 carat marquise shape brazilian opal gemstone! Nothing beats this gem’s play-of
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2010s American Art Deco Loose Gemstones

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Opal

5.85 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 5.85 Carats Dimension; 13.9 x 9.2 x 7.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Other

6.35 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Flower Cut Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 6.35 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 9.7 x 8.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

6.40 Carats Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Ring Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 6.40 Carats Dimension: 13.1x9.8x7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

23.55 Carats Gorgeous Purple Loose Amethyst Necklace Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Amethyst Weight: 23.55 Carats Dimension: 23x12.6x11.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

4.70 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Ring Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Facet Amethyst Weight: 4.70 Carats Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Dimension: 11.4x8.8x7.6 Mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

8.25cts Natural Loose Amethyst Gemstone Pixel Pixelated Cut From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Amethyst Weight: 8.25 Carats Dimension: 18.9x8.1x7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

9.65 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Ring Gemstone from Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Facet: Step Cut Certificate: On Demand Month: February . Purported
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Gorgeous Natural Loose Amethyst Ring Gem From Brazil Mine 10.50 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Facet: Step Cut Certificate: On Demand Month: February . Purported
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

14.20 Carat Pixel Cut Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Gem from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Pixel / Bar Cut Certificate: On Demand Month: February . Purported
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

14.20 Carat Pixel Cut Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Gem from Brazil
14.20 Carat Pixel Cut Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Gem from Brazil
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H 0.76 in W 0.44 in D 0.36 in L 0.76 in
10.60 Carats Natural Loose Fancy Cut Citrine Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 10.60 Carats Dimension: 13x12.9x10.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Yellow Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Sparkling 3.0 Carat Natural Loose Yelloe Citrine Gemstone from Brazil Mines
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Square Cut: Fancy Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The Many Healing
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Baroque Revival Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Gorgeous 1.60 Carat Loose Yellow Citrine from Brazil Availabe for Sale
Located in Peshawar, PK
) Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Octagon Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The Many Healing
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Natural 7.60 Carat Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Trilliant Shape from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape:Trillion Certificate: On Demand Month: February Purported amethyst
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst

4.40 Carats Dark Blue Aquamarine Stone Batch Natural Loose Gemstones From Brazil
Located in Bangkok, TH
from the gemstone-rich lands of Brazil, these loose gemstones exhibit a mesmerizing deep blue hue that
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Alluring Beauty 9.65 Carat Fancy Cut Natural Loose Amethyst from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Fancy Certificate: On Demand Month: February As an AI language model
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

1.90 Carat Loose Light Yellow Heliodor Cushion Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Heliodor Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 8 x 7.5 x 4.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Beryl

15.35 Carat Gorgeous Loose Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 15.35 Carats Dimensions: 14.6 x 12.2 x 9.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Blue Topaz

15.70 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Flower Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 15.70 Carats Dimension: 16.3 x 15 x 11 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

7.10 Carat Natural Bicolor Loose Ametrine Brazil Earth Mine Ring Gem Stone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural loose Ametrine Weight: 7.10 Carats Dimension: 12.2X10.8X8.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Citrine, Amethyst

Amethyst Hexagon Star of David Gem 12.13 Carat Brazil Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 12.13 carat hexagon Amethyst gem offered loose to a special lady or gentleman. The cutting
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

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Amethyst, Quartz

76.25 Carat Gigantic Loose Deep Blue London Blue Topaz From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 76.25 Carats Dimension: 24 x 24 x 16 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Blue Topaz

5.60 Carats Stunning Loose Purple Amethyst Gem From Brazil Mine February Stone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Amethyst Weight: 5.60 Carats Dimension: 12.5x9x7.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

8.80 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Bar Cut Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 8.80 Carats Dimension: 14.5x11.6x10.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst

Genuine 4.05 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Fancy Cut Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 10.6x9.3x7.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Color; Brown Honey
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

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Citrine

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Loose Brazil For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact loose brazil you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a loose brazil may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A loose brazil from Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Gems and Jewels UK — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A loose brazil can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Topaz rings, from our inventory of 22, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a loose brazil, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Loose Brazil?

On average, a loose brazil at 1stDibs sells for $3,300, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $68,598 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You

Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry? 

Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.

A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.

If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.

Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.

There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.

Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.

Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”

Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)

If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.

Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.

Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.