What Buyers Need to Know: Loose Gemstone Market Insight

Introduction

Looking for the perfect natural loose gemstone that can elevate your style and serve as the masterpiece of your collection? Buying certified loose gemstones online offers endless opportunities whether the buyer is a jeweller, collector or gem enthusiast. Insight analytics show that due to growing challenges in the diamond industry, the colored gemstone market has a great potential for rapid 

"The market for colored gems in 2025 looks strong, with retail demand in the US expected to remain robust, particularly for rare and high quality stones."                                                                -Anup Jogani 

Names of Top-Rated Loose Gemstones Perfect for Custom Jewelry

Let's explore the top trending loose precious stones which are expected to be promising for investment gemstones:

1- Pigeon Blood Ruby 

Rubies are one of the most demanded rare gemstones used in traditional jewelry. Rubies (especially pigeon blood rubies) from Myanmar are the most expensive stones due to their vibrant red hue.                                                              

"Ruby prices increased 24% in 2022 and 19% in 2023"

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 JNA, a bimonthly magazine mentions that at a recent auction of Mozambique rubies held in 2024, a total revenue of 46.2 million US dollars was generated.

Rubies of premium quality are among the most valuable gemstones with price reaching over 1 million dollars per carat. However, price of ruby gemstone greatly fluctuates particularly depending on treatment history. 

According to IGS, since 2018, 1 carat ruby price has increased by 

• 14% in 2019 
• 12% in 2020 
• 18% in 2021 
• 24% in 2022  
• 19% in 2023. 

2- Green Emeralds Stones

Emeralds, particularly the Colombian Emeralds Gemstones, are predicted to be the star gems of the year 2025 in an article by Rapaport. As  says,

 “Emeralds, especially from Colombia, could see a surge in demand, supported by increasing awareness of their origins and sustainable mining practices."                                        –Anup Jogani

According to gemstock, 1 carat emerald price is $6000–$8000 and for premium quality, it is over $10,000 per carat. Also, the price per carat of emerald increases exponentially with size. e.g. 3 ct Colombian emerald is 6 times more expensive than three 1 ct emerald stones. Vivid Green Swat Emeralds are another hot list in Emerald varieties. Swat Emeralds are normally rich green with accuracy of colors, saturation and hue. They are popular for their green hue. Explore Swat Emerald Stones here......

3- Sapphires Gemstones

Among the unique colored sapphires, Blue Kashmir sapphire stones hold significant value due to their exclusive clarity, saturation and rarity. Price of high quality Kashmir Sapphires exceeds $200,000 per carat. Moreover, per carat cost of unheated blue Kashmir sapphires $2000–$10,000. As reported by Rapaport, Montana and Australian sapphires are in great demand this year owing to their bicolor pattern. 

IGS states that as compared to sapphire price per carat  in 2018, the price of unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire price increased by 

• 15% in 2019 
• 16% in 2020 
• 19% in 2021 
• 36% in 2022 
• 28% in 2023. 

4- Paraíba Tourmaline  Value

Tourmaline is a diverse family of gemstones used in daily wear jewelry. It is available in a variety of colors like pink, blue, green, black and bicolor i.e. watermelon tourmaline.       

Paraíba tourmaline, the rarest variety of tourmaline, found in Nigeria, Mozambique and Brazil is highly valued for its radiant colour and high content of copper.  Brazlian Paraiba Tourmaline is one of the most expensive among other region's tourmaline stones. According to IGS, Paraíba Tourmaline has experienced marked increase in prices over the past decade: 

2012–2014: +12% per year 

• 2015: +28% 
• 2016–17: +15% 
• 2018: +31% 
• 2022: +118% 

At Asean Bangkok Jewelry Show held in April 2023, Brazilian Paraíba tourmaline was sold at record price for 160,000 dollars per carat. Its value is expected to increase in 2025 as well. 

5- Mahenge Spinel Gemstones

Spinels stones are becoming popular in market due to their vibrant colors, exceptional durability and relatively affordable prices. Since 2018, %increase in the price of Mahenge spinel, according to IGS is as follows 

• 2018: +47% 
• 2019: +51% 
• 2020-21: +16% 
• 2022: +22% 
• 2023: +25% 

Many designers who are looking for rare and unique designs should focus on Mahenge spinels from Tanzania with pink and red being the most demanded ones. As red spinel is rarer, it is more costly than pink ones.

6- Blue Cobalt Spinels Gemstones 

Cobalt-blue spinel stones from Tanzania and Burma are in high demand for their rarity and exceptional hardness. IGS states that the price of cobalt blue spinel ranges from $20,000 to $30,000 per ct since 2023. 

7- Garnets Stones 

Natural Garnets Gemstones are available in a variety of colors from vibrant green to colour changing varieties. Some of the popular types of garnet are 

• Tsavorite garnet
• Rhodolite garnet
• Demantoid garnet
• Spessartine garnet
• Almandine garnet

 Per carat price of softly colored garnets with inclusion ranges from $500— $600. Inclusion free, vibrant colored garnets cost about $2000 to $7000 per carat.

Cited in Rapaport, orange colored spessartine garnet and Fanta garnets are high in demand with spessartite being one of the bestselling items in 2024. 

8- Rare Alexandrite Gemstones 

Brazilian Alexandrite was auctioned at a record price of $116,152 per ct in a sale at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels in December 2024, says Rapaport. Due to its colour changing property, Alexandrite Stone price is expected to rise significantly in 2025. 

9. Tanzanite Gemstones

Tanzanite gemstone, mined in a small area in Tanzania, has become more popular among gem enthusiasts due to their vivid blue and violet colours. Tanzanite blue is expensive than the violet ones. The tanzanite price per carat has surged in the past 5 years. Cat's eye tanzanite is extremely rare, so it is highly sought after by jewelers. With the passage of time, as the rarity of tanzanite stone increases, so does its price.

10. Natural Opals

World's finest opals are produced in Australia. Their vibrant colour makes them coveted by the gem collectors. Black opal stone price per carat ranges from 10 to 20,000 dollars. Due to mining restrictions, their supply is decreasing, resulting in a surge in their price. 

What Are Top Loose Gemstone Offerings at Folkmarketgems?

Folkmarketgems is a store where you can buy 100% natural loose gemstones. They source raw stones by themselves and ensure transforming of these rough stones in stunning and dazzling faceted gemstones read to fit into any type of jewelry such as modern gems jewelry, antique jewelry, vintage stones jewelry, wirewrapping, crystal healing necklaces, engagement rings or so on. Folkmarketgems has interesting deals in loose stones such as following:-

1. Single Loose Gems for individual collectors of birthstone lovers
2. Gemstone pairs for making studs, earrings, or any other pair form jewelry
3. Mixed Gems Boxes include variety of colored stones in one deal
4. Bulk Buying Loose Gemstone Deals is perfect for jewelry designers, wholesale gemstone dealers who want to grow their business and save cost thus increasing profit in reselling loose stones.

Popular gemstones available at Folkmarketgems:-

• Swat Emerald Stones 
• Panjshir Emeralds from Afghanistan
• Kashmir Sapphires from Batakundi
• Pigeon Blood Kashmir Rubies
• Afghan Rubies
• Opals
• Colorful Garnets i.e. Tsavorite Garnets, Spessertite Garnets etc
• Rare Gemstones such Alexanderite, Color Change Stones, Fluorescent such hackmanite, afghanite, Hauyn, sphene etc 
• Variety of Garnet Stones
• Peridots with Unique attributes
• Aquamarine from different origins 
• Amethyst 
• Citrine
• Blue Rare Tanzanite
• Variety of Topaz stones such as Imperial Topaz, Rare Pink Topaz,
• Variety of Spinels from Different Locations
• Apatite
• and Many more

Conclusion

In 2025, the loose gemstone market has shifted towards colored gemstones, offering promising investment opportunities. The hottest and most sought-after gemstones include pigeon blood rubies, emeralds, sapphires and Paraíba tourmalines.

Explore online listings to purchase loose gemstones that suit you the most. Folkmarketgems is the best place to buy loose gemstones online. Visit Folkmarketgems to get your dream gemstone that's perfect for your style.

Found your favourite gemstone? Mention in the comments below!

References

• 1. A radiant future for colored gemstones 2025: https://news.jewellerynet.com/en/jnanews/features/26188/011525-A-more-radiant-fut ure-for-coloured-gems-in-2025
• 2. Top five gemstones for investments in 2025: https://www.gemsociety.org/article/top-five-gemstone-investments/ 
• 3. Gemstock Emeralds: https://gemstock.org/collection/emerald/#:~:text=A%20high%2Dquality%20cut%20re veals,worth%20over%20%2410%2C000%20per%20carat.
• 4. Sparkling outlook of 2025 gem market https://rapaport.com/magazine-article/a-sparkling-outlook-for-the-2025-gem-market/

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