Compromise between a bulk bag of small stones and a single large gemstone can be the hardest part of a loose gemstone purchase. For a jewelry maker, the right choice often comes down to whether you need many calibrated stones for repeat settings or one eye-catching centerpiece. Here we compare four distinct options: a 100-piece multicolor round lot, a three-parcel tanzanite set, a certified alexandrite, and a mixed-cut tourmaline parcel. Prices range from USD 38.99 to USD 399.99, so the choice depends on what your project actually requires.
Quick take
If you need a large number of 2 mm round stones for inlay or cluster work, the 100 Pcs Natural Multi Gemstones lot gives you ten gemstone types for USD 40.00. If you prefer one large statement stone, the Certified 9.12 Ct Natural AAA Alexandrite at USD 38.99 combines a low listed price with a single showpiece weight. The Natural Tanzanite Loose Lot is the premium-priced set for collectors, while the Tourmaline Parcel delivers a handful of faceted stones in mixed shapes for USD 42.00.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Pcs Natural Multi Gemstones 2mm Round Calibrated Cut Loose Gemstones Lot | USD 40.00 | |
| Natural Tanzanite Loose Lot 3 Parcels Round Trillion Faceted Jewelry Stones JTV | USD 399.99 | |
| Certified 9.12 Ct Natural AAA Alexandrite Color Change Round Cut Loose Gemstone | USD 38.99 | |
| Tourmaline Parcel 8.90 Ct Mixed Cut Loose Gemstone Lot Faceted | USD 42.00 |
How to choose
- Stone count vs. single-stone impact: The 100-piece lot gives you quantity; the Alexandrite gives you one big stone.
- Parcel consistency: The tanzanite set comes as three original labeled parcels with round and trillion shapes.
- Shape variety: The tourmaline parcel includes emerald, rectangle, cushion, and baguette cuts.
- Price range: The listed prices span from USD 38.99 to USD 399.99, with the tanzanite set at the top.
Product notes
100 Pcs Natural Multi Gemstones 2mm Round Calibrated Cut Loose Gemstones Lot
This lot from Selene Gems contains 100 pieces, with ten each of ten gemstone types including smoky quartz, sapphire, tanzanite, labradorite, moissanite, garnet, amethyst, peridot, citrine, and black spinel. The 2 mm round calibrated cut makes it easy to plan uniform settings. The cut grade is listed as excellent, and the clarity range includes both transparent and opaque stones. Keep in mind that these are small stones, which means they won't work as a single centerpiece. The listing also notes IGLI certification as optional, so you may receive them without a certificate.
Natural Tanzanite Loose Lot 3 Parcels Round Trillion Faceted Jewelry Stones JTV
This tanzanite set is priced at USD 399.99 and comes as three original labeled parcels from a private estate collection. It includes one round tanzanite of at least 0.45 carats, a matching pair of trillion-shaped tanzanites of at least 0.25 carats each, and a mixed parcel of round tanzanites. All stones are described as natural and are offered in new with tags condition. The main limitation is the price relative to the other lots, and the individual stones are on the smaller side, so this will suit a collector or someone who wants a set of labeled tanzanite parcels rather than a large single stone.
Certified 9.12 Ct Natural AAA Alexandrite Color Change Round Cut Loose Gemstone
For USD 38.99, this listing offers a 9.12-carat natural alexandrite with a color-change effect, described as AAA quality and certified. The gemstone is round-cut with an excellent cut grade, eye-clean clarity, and natural origin from Brazil. The color-change effect is listed as an attribute along with asterism. The trade-off is that this is a single stone, so it cannot provide the quantity of a multi-stone lot. The listed price is the lowest among the four, but the stone itself is a focal piece rather than a set of stones.
Tourmaline Parcel 8.90 Ct Mixed Cut Loose Gemstone Lot Faceted
This parcel is listed at USD 42.00 and contains 8.90 carats of natural, faceted tourmaline stones. The listing describes mixed cuts including emerald, rectangle, cushion, and baguette shapes, and notes that the stones are not enhanced. The cut grade is excellent and the clarity is listed as eye clean. It also states the stone origin as Pakistan, with materials sourced from Brazil. Because this is a parcel, you will receive the exact stones shown in the photographs, which is helpful if you want to preview the shapes. The main limitation is that the carat weight is split across multiple stones, so each piece is smaller than a single-focal gemstone.
Final recommendation by use case
- For uniform small stones in quantity: the 100 Pcs Natural Multi Gemstones lot.
- For a single large statement stone: the Certified 9.12 Ct Alexandrite.
- For a labeled tanzanite set: the Natural Tanzanite Loose Lot.
- For mixed faceted shapes with a manageable total carat weight: the Tourmaline Parcel.
