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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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0.45ct Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS

4.9 x 3.8 mm

$ 47.53

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0.60ct Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS

5 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 86.40

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0.86ct Green Emerald, Round, Translucent

6 mm (calibrated)

$ 68.80

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3.85ctw Green Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

5.9 x 4.9 mm

$ 203.28

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0.20ct Red Ruby, Round, VS

3.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 79.46

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0.35ct Green Sapphire, Oval, VS

4.7 x 3.7 mm

$ 58.80

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0.43ctw Green Sapphire, Square, VS

3 x 3 mm (calibrated)

$ 72.24

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0.44ct Green Sapphire, Emerald Cut, VVS

5.1 x 3.2 mm

$ 50.16

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0.56ct Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

5 mm (calibrated)

$ 401.63

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0.38ct Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

4.5 x 4.4 mm

$ 36.48

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0.78ct Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

5.7 x 4.7 mm

$ 74.88

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0.92ct Green Emerald, Oval, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 276.00

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0.39ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 231.66

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1.68ct Purple Sapphire, Cushion, VS

7.4 x 6.4 mm

$ 1,209.60

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0.56ct Orange Sapphire, Oval, VS

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 68.28

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2.10ctw Yellow Sapphire, Square, VS

3.5 x 3.5 mm

$ 386.23

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0.40ct Green Emerald, Oval, VS-SI

5.2 x 4.1 mm

$ 48.00

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0.26ct Yellow Diamond, Round, VS

4 mm (calibrated)

$ 519.89

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1.74ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

7 mm (calibrated)

$ 187.92

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0.47ct Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 84.60

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2.70ctw Yellow Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS

5 mm (calibrated)

$ 214.02

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21.81ct Red Ruby, Oval, Translucent

18.3 x 15.9 mm

$ 628.13

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9.54ct Black Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

12 x 10 mm (calibrated)

$ 228.96

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1.42ct Purple Sapphire, Cushion, VS

7.8 x 5.2 mm

$ 903.46

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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

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

Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

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.

Posted By DNaber in October, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Absolutely love the website, selection and products. Can you guys add a gemstones with inclusions tab. I like those it'd be nice to have them all in one place but i do understand it would be alot of work to go through and categorize them. Thank you anyways

Posted By The homie edgar in December, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

GemSelect is always my first choice for purchasing gemstones. The fact that the gems are always exactly as described and pictured on the website has earned my trust many times over. Even when I don't buy, I still love browsing all the beautiful stones. My new favorites are the bright green Tsavorites!

Posted By Lkcisneros in March, 2026
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Overall Rating -> 8 star ratings

It was a good interaction I got a good gemstone for cheap

Posted By Jon in December, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

Have made 2 purchases so far from GemSelect and they have been amazing! Anytime I requested additional info, videos or pictures of a particular item, the response was always timely and helpful. This is a great place to buy, if you are looking for loose stones. Highly recommend!

Posted By Britnee Rose in September, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

this site is awesome. I was able to look at the products think about purchasing and come back and find the same products. With the amount of inventory gem select has. Its awesome to be able to filter the way that they allow you too.

Posted By Tommyp in November, 2025
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