Melee Size Loose Gemstones

Melee Size Loose Gemstones – Calibrated Natural Stones for Jewelry Production

This collection brings together melee size loose gemstones sourced directly from mining regions across Kenya, Burma, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Afghanistan, and Madagascar. Every stone is faceted, calibrated, and sold as a parcel — making this the right starting point for jewelry designers, setters, and wholesale buyers who need consistent, ready-to-set stones in small sizes.

Melee gemstones are small faceted stones, typically ranging from 1 mm to 6 mm, used in pave settings, channel settings, accent rows, and multi-stone jewelry designs. All stones in this collection are natural and untreated unless explicitly noted in the individual listing.

What This Collection Covers

Precious Stone Parcels
The collection includes precious stones such as calibrated emeralds from Zambia, Afghanistan, and Swat Pakistan in round brilliant, princess, cushion, and emerald cuts — priced from $450 to $3,800 per parcel depending on origin, clarity, and total carat weight. Natural rubies from Burma and Mozambique are available in round brilliant and princess cuts, with parcels starting at $250. Blue, yellow, rainbow, and red-orange sapphires from Ceylon, Burma, and Africa are offered in calibrated sizes from 1 mm to 5 mm, with parcel prices ranging from $390 to $2,600.

Rare and Collector-Grade Stones
Tsavorite garnets from Kenya and Madagascar are available in round brilliant cuts in 1.5 mm to 4 mm calibrated sizes, with parcels from $450 to $1,000. Burmese spinels in mixed colors including red, pink, lavender, and grey are offered from $120 per parcel. Chrome diopside in pear and oval shapes is available from $120 for buyers seeking vivid green alternatives at accessible price points.

Multi-Color and Rainbow Parcels
Rainbow sapphire parcels in calibrated sizes from 2 mm to 5 mm are available in round brilliant, octagonal, and emerald cuts. These include full-spectrum color sets — blue, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, and purple — sourced from Ceylon and Africa, priced from $490 to $1,800 per parcel.

Pricing Structure and Bulk Deals in Melee Sizes

Parcels in this collection are priced per lot, not per carat, which makes the per-stone cost significantly lower than retail single-stone pricing. Entry-level parcels begin at $120 for chrome diopside and calibrated garnets. Mid-range parcels for sapphires and emeralds fall between $400 and $1,350. Premium parcels — including Burmese rubies, Swat emeralds, and large-carat sapphire lots — are priced up to $4,300.

Bulk and wholesale pricing is available on select listings. Buyers purchasing multiple parcels or requesting custom lot sizes are encouraged to contact us directly for a quote.

Secure Checkout and Payment

All orders are processed through Shopify's encrypted checkout. Accepted payment methods include major credit cards, PayPal, and other secure options available at checkout. International orders are accepted and shipped with protective packaging designed for fragile gemstone parcels.

Who Should Buy From This Collection

• Jewelry designers and manufacturers who need calibrated accent stones for pave, channel, or micro-setting work
• Wholesale buyers and gem dealers looking for parcel lots at competitive per-stone pricing
• Custom jewelers sourcing matched sets of sapphires, emeralds, or rubies for bespoke commissions
• Collectors interested in rare melee-size tsavorites, spinels, or chrome diopside in calibrated form
• Lapidary students and hobbyists who want to practice setting with natural, faceted stones

How to Select the Right Parcel

Start with the stone type and color that matches your design requirement. Check the listed size range (in mm) and total carat weight to confirm the parcel fits your setting plan. Review the clarity grade — VS and VVS stones are suitable for open settings, while SI-grade stones work well in bezel or channel settings where inclusions are less visible. If you need a specific size, shape, or quantity not listed, contact us before ordering.

Why Source From Folkmarketgems

All stones are sourced directly from mining regions and cutting centers, which removes intermediary markups and keeps parcel pricing competitive. Each listing includes origin information, clarity grade, size range, and total weight — so buyers have the data needed to make informed purchasing decisions. We ship internationally with secure, padded packaging and provide detailed product information to support resale and custom work.

Related Offerings

If you are looking for larger individual stones, our loose gemstone collections for emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and garnets carry single stones in higher carat weights. Rough and facet-grade rough is also available for buyers who prefer to cut their own stones. Contact us for wholesale inquiries or custom parcel requests.