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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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64.06ctw Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

20.7 x 20.6 mm

$ 245.65

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4.56ctw Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque

10 x 8 mm (calibrated)

$ 17.37

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8.99ctw Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent

12 x 10 mm (calibrated)

$ 137.90

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4.08ctw White Zircon, Round, VVS-VS

7.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 110.55

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41.05ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Opaque

20 x 15.7 mm

$ 61.09

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23.21ctw Multicolor Pietersite, Fancy, Opaque

31.2 x 18.6 mm

$ 87.61

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5.47ctw Brown Smoky Quartz, Oval, VVS

10 x 8 mm (calibrated)

$ 32.69

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1.31ctw Blue Sapphire, Round, VS-SI

5.2 mm

$ 478.41

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2.92ctw Red Andesine Labradorite, Oval, VS

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 35.19

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29.23ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque

21.7 x 14.7 mm

$ 63.41

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4.31ctw Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS

6.9 x 6.7 mm

$ 94.44

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10.60ctw Yellow Quartz, Round, VVS

12 mm (calibrated)

$ 48.39

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13.86ctw Green Aventurine, Fancy, Translucent

18.4 x 11.8 mm

$ 30.37

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83.94ctw Gray Hematite, Round, Opaque

23 mm

$ 81.85

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0.25ctw White Diamond, Round, VVS-VS

3 mm (calibrated)

$ 378.51

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25.47ctw Multicolor Pietersite, Pear Shape, Opaque

32.9 x 14.6 mm

$ 112.45

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1.19ctw Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

5 mm (calibrated)

$ 708.36

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21.24ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral, Pear Shape, Opaque

20.2 x 11 mm

$ 46.08

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25.67ctw Brown Tiger'S Eye, Sphere / Ball, Opaque

12 mm (calibrated)

$ 22.50

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99.30ctw White Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

64.7 x 20.1 mm

$ 326.38

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4.73ctw White Zircon, Round, VS

7.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 128.15

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89.04ctw Bi-Color Tourmaline, Fancy, Translucent

40.8 x 20.3 mm

$ 1,108.55

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33.38ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Opaque

20.6 x 13.8 mm

$ 35.96

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24.86ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Opaque

18.7 x 12.5 mm

$ 53.93

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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 -> 9 star ratings

Everything was good, the purchase was what I expected and what they show is what you get.

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

GemSelect offers excellent choices, prices & service- highly recommended! Unfortunately, prior to ordering a replacement gemstone, my jeweler neglected to mention it needed to be one that was a'cushion cuta' to fit the existing mount. Have yet to return/exchangea'

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

All these questions, and I don't have to give any blood. What a Deal... I absolutely enjoy the Gem Select emails every month. This one today was special. I always say, I'll know it when I see it. This stone today was the One. Odd and Intriguing. Thank You So Much for all that you do.

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It was good. There was a large selection at prices I could afford.

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

A pleasant experience and many choices to choose from

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Posted By VH-1 in July, 2025
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