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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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0.43ct Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS

0.43ct Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS

4.6 x 4.4 mm

$ 34.26

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1.47ct Pink Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

1.47ct Pink Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 131.77

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0.95ct Pink Ruby, Round, VS

0.95ct Pink Ruby, Round, VS

5.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 85.16

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0.64ct Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS

0.64ct Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS

5.8 x 4.2 mm

$ 35.06

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0.38ct Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS

0.38ct Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS

4.5 x 4.4 mm

$ 19.55

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1.33ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

1.33ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 119.22

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1.30ct Green Emerald, Round, Translucent

1.30ct Green Emerald, Round, Translucent

6.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 90.64

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4.27ctw Blue Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

4.27ctw Blue Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 84.21

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0.58ctw White Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS
Sapphire Product Video (536717)

0.58ctw White Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

4.9 x 3.2 mm

$ 63.54

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0.18ct Green Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

0.18ct Green Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

3 x 3 mm (calibrated)

$ 25.10

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0.48ct Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

0.48ct Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

4 mm (calibrated)

$ 43.82

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1.09ctw Yellow Sapphire, Baguette, VS
Sapphire Product Video (482586)

1.09ctw Yellow Sapphire, Baguette, VS

4.6 x 2.6 mm

$ 254.49

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1.37ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

1.37ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7.3 x 5.3 mm

$ 40.94

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0.54ct Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS

0.54ct Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS

5.2 x 4.2 mm

$ 53.78

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2.67ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

2.67ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

7.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 239.34

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0.40ct Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS
Sapphire Product Video (524108)

0.40ct Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS

5.5 x 3.8 mm

$ 131.47

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2.33ctw Red Rubies, Round, VS

2.33ctw Red Rubies, Round, VS

6 mm (calibrated)

$ 208.86

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0.69ct Yellow Sapphire, Oval, VS

0.69ct Yellow Sapphire, Oval, VS

5.9 x 4.8 mm

$ 37.44

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0.79ct Green Sapphire, Cushion, VVS

0.79ct Green Sapphire, Cushion, VVS

6.1 x 4.8 mm

$ 62.95

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0.35ctw Yellow Sapphire, Marquise, VVS

0.35ctw Yellow Sapphire, Marquise, VVS

5 x 2.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 23.97

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0.24ct Green Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

0.24ct Green Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

4.2 x 3.3 mm

$ 33.47

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0.83ct Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VVS-VS

0.83ct Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VVS-VS

7.8 x 5.2 mm

$ 92.48

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0.56ct Violet Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

0.56ct Violet Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

5.9 x 4.2 mm

$ 66.93

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0.65ct Green Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

0.65ct Green Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

4.7 x 4.7 mm

$ 35.32

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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.

GemSelect Certified Store Reviews

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Great selection of gems at a reasonable price

Posted By Curt in July, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Very good

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The stones are very nice.

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Overall Rating -> 9 star ratings

Fast snd easy to find what I was looking for

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

I've purchased from here many times over the last decade+. I find the information easy to understand, helpful, and interesting. I have always been satisfied that I got exactly what I ordered. Pictures and descriptions are clear and unique to each stone.

Posted By Maggie in August, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 9 star ratings

The purchasing process is fairly quick and straightforward and for me user friendly so it probably took more or less than 3 minutes to purchase and pay for the items. I wish there was a discount offer for multiple items to encourage us buyers to purchase more an incentive and add more sales in your end. Besides that, it's been a great purchasing experience and will continue to shop as I am a repeat customer and have bought from your store many times before. Thank you.

Posted By Emmanuel in October, 2025
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