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By Gavin Clarke
Reviewed By Andreas Zabczyk
Large GemstonesOver the last few years we've noticed a growing interest in very large gemstones. Our huge gemstones page is one of the most visited pages on the GemSelect website, and we usually have more than 2,500 gems weighing over 10 carats in our inventory. ![]() 81-Carat Chrysocolla Gemstone
Collectors are constantly seeking out impressive specimens of large gemstones, while recent trends in jewelry fashion have further fueled the demand for big stones. Designers are incorporating large gems not just in pendants, but also in rings and earrings, showcasing their beauty and elegance. ![]() So what's available in larger gems? What are your choices and how much will it cost for these big stones? Our largest pieces are usually in the quartz family. Recently we've faceted some pieces of rose quartz weighing as much as 300 carats. That's 60 grams (or about 2.1 ounces for those who haven't yet joined the metric world). We also stock some unusual star rose quartz cabochons from South Africa, with some pieces that are over 200 carats. Other members of the quartz family can also be found in huge sizes, including lemon quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst and citrine. One of the attractions of quartz varieties is that prices per carat remain constant as the gems increase in size. The finer quartz - amethyst, citrine and ametrine - can often be found for as little as $5-$6 per carat at wholesale price, while the other quartz varieties are even more affordable.
Among the brilliant faceted gems, blue topaz can often be found in sizes weighing as much as 30 or 40 carats. There are a range of stunning hues, from the light sky blue to the bright Swiss blue and the deep London blue. Wholesale prices are generally in the $7-$8 per carat range for the larger pieces. Some patterned stones make wonderful pendants. You can find agate and jasper in impressively large sizes, with many pieces over 50 carats. We've had some jasper from India that has been carved and drilled, so that it justs needs a chain to make it into a unique piece of jewelry. Agate and jasper are very affordable; sometimes as little as $1 per carat.
Fluorite is a gem loved by collectors for its brilliant colors that include purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black and reddish-orange. Most of the fluorite we see is under 20 carats, but we have bought a number of pieces that weigh over 40 carats. Fluorite is quite inexpensive, often selling for around $4 per carat even in the large sizes. There are many other interesting gems that can be found in big sizes, including tourmaline, peridot, spodumene varieties (kunzite and hiddenite), fire opal from Mexico, chalcedony and some members of the garnet family. It is even possible to find large cabochon rubies and sapphires of over 10 carats.
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Overall Rating -> 10 too much I want to buy. I have been buying and collecting gems for a few years now all from you {gemselect}. great prices great selections. originally, I wanted to get a sample of each gemstone, but realized with all the different types I could never reach that goal. I love reading about all the gems you sell. Posted By Steve13 in June, 2024 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 Appreciated the selection. Jadeite is hard to find under $100. Website has alot of variety. Posted By Jess in February, 2025 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 The selection is quite large, which is very helpful. Overall I'm very satisfied with my experience here. Posted By Nate in June, 2024 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 I love gemstones. My father was a jeweler & I used to shop for stones for him. Posted By Andie in September, 2024 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 I love browsing the site and everything is easy to find. There is just so much I get lost for hours. Sometimes I wish there were videos of some gems, but other than that I love shopping with GemSelect and I have referred the site to many people many times. I work in the jewelry industry myself and I love to show off what Ive had made with my gems from GemSelect! Thank you Posted By Antennaesglow in July, 2024 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 looked at pink stones and at sapphires bought some sapphires. I love looking and collecting gemstones. . Posted By Steven M. in February, 2025 Source: Bizrate Related Articles Apatite Info Apatite Gemstone Information - An obscure gem in striking colors Emerald Info Emerald Information - Vivid green gemstones of unequaled quality Fire Opal Info Fire Opal Gemstone - A Mexican sunset captured in a gem Hiddenite Info Hiddenite Gemstone Information - GemSelect Tanzanite Info Tanzanite Information - Africa's wonder risen from the ashes Tourmaline Buying Guide Tourmaline Buying Guide - What to look for in the world of tourmaline World's Biggest Gems World's Biggest Gemstones - Largest Gemstones Labradorite Iridescence Labradorite Iridescence: Discover the Mystic Glow Blue Sodalite Gems Blue Sodalite Gemstones - Royal Blue from the snowy north Kunzite Value Kunzite Gemstone Value - What price should you be paying? |
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