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Gemstones for Earrings

Discover natural loose gemstones for earrings, including matched pairs and calibrated stones for elegant custom designs.

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2.19ctw Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Transparent

7 mm (calibrated)

$ 19.19

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2.28ctw Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Trillion, VVS-VS

7 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 13.63

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1.71ctw Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 9.37

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4.28ctw Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

12.1 x 5.9 mm

$ 47.03

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3.88ctw Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS

9 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 144.92

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3.12ctw Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent

8 x 8 mm (calibrated)

$ 6.83

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0.49ctw Green Sapphire, Square, VS

3 x 3 mm (calibrated)

$ 68.33

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0.72ctw Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VS

4.6 x 4.5 mm

$ 44.46

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23.49ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral, Pear Shape, Opaque

22 x 14.9 mm

$ 25.22

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8.10ctw Brown Smoky Quartz, Oval, VVS-VS

12 x 10 mm (calibrated)

$ 33.98

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2.00ctw Red Pyrope Garnet, Oval, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 17.33

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2.29ctw Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 30.11

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66.33ctw Gray Hematite, Round, Opaque

20 mm (calibrated)

$ 64.67

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1.58ctw Yellow Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

6 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 11.01

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0.54ctw Yellow Sapphire, Baguette, VS

4.6 x 2.6 mm

$ 27.32

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12.40ctw Brown Smoky Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

15 x 11 mm

$ 40.75

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8.69ctw Black Onyx, Heart, Opaque

10.5 x 10.4 mm

$ 8.66

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2.58ctw Blue Topaz, Trillion, VVS-VS

7 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 18.47

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0.76ctw White Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS

4.4 mm

$ 100.25

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1.70ctw Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 13.04

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1.86ctw Blue Topaz, Fancy, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 10.19

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4.20ctw Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

12.1 x 6 mm

$ 41.55

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0.55ctw Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS

5 x 3.1 mm

$ 47.94

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16.23ctw Blue Lapis Lazuli, Oval, Opaque

16 x 12 mm (calibrated)

$ 27.81

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Why Buy Gemstones For Earrings from GemSelect?

Natural Gemstones for Earrings

Our natural gemstones for earrings are carefully selected for beauty, durability, and brilliance. Choose from colorful loose gems ideal for custom stud, drop, and hoop earrings.

Loose Gems for Custom Earrings

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry with loose gemstones for earrings. Select your preferred shape, size, and color to match your personal style or jewelry project.

Matched Pairs for Earrings

Matched gemstone pairs are ideal for earrings, offering balanced color, size, and cut. Perfect for symmetrical stud or dangling earring designs.

Best Gemstones for Stud Earrings

Popular choices for stud earrings include sapphire, ruby, garnet, amethyst, topaz, and spinel. These gems combine sparkle with everyday wearability.

Gemstones for Drop Earrings

Pear, oval, cushion, and round gemstones are excellent for drop earrings. Their elegant shapes add movement and color to statement jewelry pieces.

Calibrated Stones for Earring Settings

Calibrated gemstones in standard sizes such as 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, and 7 x 5 mm fit many ready-made earring settings with ease.

Faceted and Cabochon Earring Gems

Choose faceted gemstones for maximum sparkle or cabochons for a smooth, classic look. Both styles are popular for earrings and handmade jewelry.

Colored Gemstones for Every Style

From blue sapphires and green emerald-like stones to pink tourmaline and purple amethyst, colored gemstones make earrings vibrant and personal.

Gemstones for Gift Earrings

Birthstones and favorite colors make gemstone earrings meaningful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and special celebrations.

Learn more about gemstone varieties, treatments, and care on our Gemstone Information Pages.

FAQs

What are the best gemstones for earrings?

Sapphire, ruby, spinel, garnet, topaz, tourmaline, and amethyst are popular choices thanks to their beauty, durability, and wide range of colors.

Should I choose matched pairs for earrings?

Yes, matched pairs help ensure both earrings have similar size, shape, color, and brilliance for a balanced finished look.

What size gemstones are best for stud earrings?

Stud earrings commonly use gemstones between 3 mm and 6 mm, depending on the desired style and setting.

Are faceted or cabochon gems better for earrings?

Faceted gems offer more sparkle, while cabochons provide a smooth, elegant appearance. The best choice depends on your design preference.

Are GemSelect gemstones natural?

Yes, our gemstones are natural, with any treatments clearly disclosed for complete transparency.

GemSelect Certified Store Reviews

GemSelect: Over 22 Years in the Gemstone Business! Thank you for trusting us with your purchase!

Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Very large selection from affordable to high end I will be coming back to shop again!

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

On the clarity options it goes "and better" so if youre looking for si specifically and you click si and better it still shows you basically everything. It just removes the opaques. Itd be nice if it was vs only, vss only, si only, etc

Posted By Iamnotakrustykrab in December, 2025
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It was all good

Posted By Debsarabs in February, 2026
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Good selection prices are reasonable!

Posted By ToRa62 in April, 2026
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Excellent options

Posted By CJ in February, 2026
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Good selection, using for custom jewlery for my wife.

Posted By Smitty in June, 2025
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