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Untreated Gemstones

Browse our selection of untreated gemstones featuring natural color, clarity and beauty without enhancements.

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3.11ctw Red Spessartite Garnet, Round, VVS-VS

5 mm (calibrated)

$ 105.63

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1.75ctw Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 24.40

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1.04ctw Green Peridot, Marquise, VS

8 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 8.28

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2.04ct Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI

7 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 33.06

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5.43ct Brown Smoky Quartz, Emerald Cut, VVS

10 x 10 mm (calibrated)

$ 29.75

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7.06ct Gray Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

7.6 x 8.6 mm

$ 270.72

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0.44ct Yellow Sphalerite, Round, SI-I1

4.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 21.91

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2.23ct Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS

9 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 83.29

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3.30ct Brown Tiger'S Eye, Oval, Opaque

10.5 x 8.1 mm

$ 3.29

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63.14ct Multicolor Coral, Cushion, Opaque

38.3 x 32 mm

$ 92.69

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1.43ct Pink Tourmaline, Oval, VS

7.3 x 6.5 mm

$ 71.50

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2.78ctw Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

9 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 27.69

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1.64ct Yellow Citrine, Emerald Cut, VVS

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 13.06

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12.25ct Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque

30.2 x 15.8 mm

$ 61.01

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24.85ctw Blue Chalcedony, Flower Cut, Translucent

12 x 12 mm (calibrated)

$ 27.23

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1.03ct Orange Moonstone, Pear Shape, Transparent

9 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 2.05

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15.32ct Violet Amethyst, Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

18 x 13 mm (calibrated)

$ 106.81

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1.12ct Pink Malaya Garnet, Oval, VS

7.1 x 5.2 mm

$ 36.81

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4.33ct Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

11.5 mm

$ 7.12

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1.18ct Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

6.7 x 6.1 mm

$ 5.88

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2.09ctw Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 16.03

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2.33ctw Red Rhodolite Garnet, Square, VS

5 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 20.40

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1.03ct Multicolor Opal, Round, Translucent

7 mm (calibrated)

$ 24.05

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0.92ct Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

6.3 x 5.3 mm

$ 137.45

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Why Buy Untreated Gemstones from GemSelect?

Natural Untreated Gemstones

Our untreated gemstones are completely natural and have not undergone any enhancement processes. These gems display their original color and clarity as formed in nature, making them highly valued by collectors, jewelers, and gemstone enthusiasts.

Buy Untreated Gemstones Online

At GemSelect you can easily shop untreated gemstones online with confidence. Our inventory includes carefully sourced loose gemstones from around the world, with full transparency regarding treatments and gem origins.

Natural Untreated Loose Gemstones

Why Choose Untreated Gems?

Untreated gems are prized because they remain exactly as nature created them. Without heat or chemical treatments, these stones offer rarity and authenticity that many collectors and jewelry designers prefer.

Unheated Sapphire and Ruby

Some of the most sought-after untreated gemstones include unheated sapphire and ruby. These rare stones retain their natural color and are highly valued due to the absence of heat treatment commonly used to enhance corundum.

Gemstone Authenticity and Transparency

Every gemstone at GemSelect comes with clear treatment disclosure. When purchasing untreated stones, buyers can be confident they are receiving authentic gems that have not been altered by heat or other enhancement methods.

Untreated Gems for Custom Jewelry

Natural untreated gemstones are perfect for custom jewelry pieces. Their unique appearance ensures every ring, pendant, or pair of earrings features a one-of-a-kind gemstone created by nature.

Rare and Collectible Gemstones

Because many gemstones are routinely treated, truly untreated examples can be relatively rare. Collectors often seek untreated stones because they represent the most natural state of a gemstone.

Learn more about gemstone treatments and natural gem formation on our Gemstone Treatment Guide.

FAQs

What are untreated gemstones?

Untreated gemstones are natural gems that have not been enhanced with heat, chemicals, irradiation, or other treatments. They retain their original appearance as formed in nature.

Are untreated gemstones more valuable?

In many cases untreated gemstones are more valuable because they are rarer than treated stones. Natural color without enhancement is highly prized by collectors and investors.

How can I tell if a gemstone is untreated?

Gemstone treatment is typically determined through gemological testing. Reputable sellers like GemSelect clearly disclose whether a stone is untreated or has received any enhancements.

Which gemstones are commonly untreated?

Some gemstones frequently found untreated include garnet, spinel, peridot, and certain sapphires. However, many gem types may be treated depending on their origin and quality.

Are untreated gemstones suitable for jewelry?

Yes, untreated gemstones can be excellent for jewelry depending on their hardness and durability. Popular choices include sapphire, ruby, spinel, and garnet.

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