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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 700 gems weighing over 10 carats in our inventory. 
81-Carat Chrysocolla Gemstone
Large gemstones are in demand by collectors who are always on the lookout for impressive specimens. Also, recent fashion trends in jewelry have added to the interest in big stones. Many designers have used large gems not only in pendants, but in rings and earrings as well. 
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. In the last few months 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, 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. Prices are generally in the $7-$8 per carat price 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 Everything was perfect, the stone was gorgeous, and delivery was on time. I cannot add anything else. Posted By DesertDweller in March, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 8 Excellent product selection with easy to use sorting functions. Gem pricing is also competitive. Posted By Travelnman in February, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 Not clear on which gemstone’s are drilled for earrings! Posted By Owl in October, 2022 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 Everything was straight forward as always. I've shopped here many times over the years and know where things are. Everything was quick and easy to find. The website is organised well. Great shopping experience. Posted By Konstantin Marchenko in January, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 This business makes it easy to research and find all pertinent information about the individual gemstones and other information such as the recommend use (ring or pendent for example). Also it's important to know about things like hardness and durability of the gemstones. I also appreciate the history of purchases and transaction details. Just be sure to register on the website to get the best experience. Posted By Greg in January, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 9 I was led to the site by google when looking for specific green sapphire briolette. Site is well laid out and very easy to purchase from. Hope the stone is as satisfying! Posted By Flutie in March, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 9 Would love to be able to purchase mixed gem lots. Posted By Meep in September, 2022 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: Optical Phenomena of Labradorite - GemSelect ... 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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