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Precious Gemstones

Explore our selection of natural precious gemstones, including ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond for fine jewelry and investment.

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0.62ct Blue Sapphire, Round, VVS

5 mm (calibrated)

$ 417.66

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0.50ct Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 74.70

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0.60ct Orange Sapphire, Oval, VS

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 89.64

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5.41ct Gray Star Sapphire, Oval, Translucent

9.5 x 8.3 mm

$ 157.16

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3.18ctw Yellow Sapphire, Marquise, VVS-VS

5.1 x 2.6 mm

$ 80.13

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4.41ct Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

9.3 x 8 mm

$ 203.66

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0.51ct Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VS

4.6 x 4.5 mm

$ 17.78

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1.22ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

6 mm (calibrated)

$ 109.36

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15.48ct Black Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

13.9 x 13.4 mm

$ 200.44

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1.16ctw Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS

6.2 x 4.2 mm

$ 112.83

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0.64ctw Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS

5 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 61.29

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2.37ct Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque

10.9 x 7.8 mm

$ 47.21

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0.52ct Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 54.98

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0.48ct Green Sapphire, Oval, VVS

5 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 35.49

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10.31ct Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

14 x 12 mm (calibrated)

$ 135.55

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3.27ct Green Emerald, Pear Shape, SI

14 x 9 mm (calibrated)

$ 3,116.87

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0.14ct Pink Color-Change Sapphire, Emerald Cut, VS

3.1 x 2.4 mm

$ 11.62

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0.48ct Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VS

4.6 x 4.5 mm

$ 29.64

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0.46ct Yellow Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

4 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 24.99

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0.41ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

5 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 114.34

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18.39ct Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque

32.7 x 20 mm

$ 427.34

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0.35ct Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

4.2 x 4.1 mm

$ 27.89

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0.78ctw White Sapphire, Round, VS

4.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 102.88

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0.30ct Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1

3.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 82.44

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Why Buy Precious Stones from GemSelect?

What Are Precious Gemstones?

Precious gemstones traditionally include ruby, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. These stones are valued for their rarity, durability, and exceptional beauty, making them the most sought-after gems for fine jewelry.

Natural Precious Gemstones for Sale

At GemSelect, all precious gemstones are natural and carefully sourced. Each stone is selected for quality, with full disclosure of any treatments, ensuring confidence in every purchase.

Loose Precious Gemstones including ruby sapphire emerald and diamond

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond

These four precious gemstones each offer unique characteristics. Rubies are prized for their rich red color, sapphires come in a variety of hues with blue being the most famous, emeralds are known for their deep green tone, and diamonds are valued for brilliance and hardness.

Precious Stones for Jewelry

Precious gemstones are ideal for rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Their durability makes them suitable for everyday wear, especially diamonds and sapphires, which rank high on the Mohs hardness scale.

Loose Precious Gems for Custom Designs

Buying loose precious gemstones allows for complete customization of jewelry. Choose your preferred size, shape, and quality to create a unique piece tailored to your design.

Certified and Genuine Gemstones

We provide detailed information on each gemstone, including origin, treatments, and specifications. Certification is available for many stones, offering additional assurance of authenticity.

Investment Value of Precious Gemstones

High-quality precious gemstones can retain or increase value over time. Factors such as color, clarity, size, and origin all play a role in determining long-term investment potential.

Precious Gemstone Shapes and Sizes

Our collection includes a wide range of cuts such as round, oval, cushion, and pear. Available in calibrated sizes and unique dimensions, these gemstones suit both standard and custom settings.

Learn more about gemstone quality, grading, and care on our Gemstone Information Page.

FAQs

What are the four precious gemstones?

The four traditionally recognized precious gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald, valued for their rarity and durability.

Are all precious gemstones natural?

At GemSelect, all precious gemstones are natural. Any treatments such as heat or clarity enhancement are clearly disclosed for transparency.

Which precious gemstone is the most durable?

Diamond is the hardest gemstone with a Mohs hardness of 10, making it the most durable for everyday wear, followed by sapphire and ruby.

Can I buy loose precious gemstones?

Yes, we offer a wide selection of loose precious gemstones, allowing you to create custom jewelry designs tailored to your preferences.

Do precious gemstones have investment value?

High-quality precious gemstones can hold or increase in value over time, especially rare stones with excellent color, clarity, and origin.

What is the difference between precious and semi-precious gemstones?

Precious gemstones traditionally refer to diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald, while all other gemstones are classified as semi-precious, regardless of quality.

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I have shopped at Gemselect for nearly 20 years. I especially like that you see pictures of the exact gem you are purchasing. You are a trusted source.

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Easy and good price

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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

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Easy picking, fast checkout, secure shipping. Cana't ask for anything more than efficiency and a good price.

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Very good

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IT WAS GREAT SIMPLE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE AN ACCOUNT EASY AND WAS ABLE TO FAVORITE ALL OF MY FINAL SELECTED GEMS, I JUST LOVE IT.

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