Certified Loose Gemstones Dubai

Amethyst (marquise), ametrine (emerald cut), citrine (emerald cut) and rough amethyst — from the Luna Dura loose stone collection, Dubai.

Current Loose Stone Inventory

The collection below reflects current stock. Some stones are available in multiple cuts and carat weights; others are single specimens. All inquiries are handled individually — availability, cut options, and pricing confirmed per stone.

Precious Stones

Ruby — Natural certified. Various cuts. July birthstone and one of the four precious stones. Origin disclosed per specimen (Burmese, Mozambique, Thai origins available). Star ruby also in stock — cabochon cut, asterism visible under direct light.
Blue Sapphire — Natural certified, multiple carat weights. September birthstone. Star sapphire also available — phenomenal stones showing six-ray asterism.
Pink Sapphire — Natural, pastel to vivid pink range.
Tanzanite — Natural, trichroic blue-violet. Mined exclusively in Tanzania. December birthstone in modern tradition.
Alexandrite Cat's Eye — One of the rarest optical phenomena in gemology: colour-change (alexandrite effect) combined with chatoyancy (cat's eye). Limited availability.

Optical Phenomena Stones

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye — The benchmark cat's eye. Honey to greenish-yellow, strong chatoyancy under single-point light.
Star Ruby — Natural corundum showing six-ray star. Cabochon cut required to display the phenomenon correctly.
Star Sapphire — Six-ray asterism, natural corundum.
Rutilated Quartz Cat's Eye — Golden rutile needles suspended in quartz, producing chatoyancy in cabochon form. Visually distinct from classic cat's eye stones.

Rutilated quartz cabochon — golden titanium dioxide needles (rutile) suspended within clear quartz. Luna Dura loose stone collection, Dubai.

Premium Semi-Precious

Aquamarine — Blue-green beryl, March birthstone.
Morganite — Pink beryl. Peachy-pink to rose, increasingly sought for custom rings.
Kunzite — Lilac-pink spodumene. Strongly pleochroic — colour shifts with viewing angle.
Imperial Topaz — Warm orange-gold, the most valued topaz variety. Not to be confused with common blue topaz.
Green Tourmaline — Chrome or iron-rich, vivid green range.
Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) — Deep pink to red tourmaline. Rubellite designation applies to stones maintaining colour under artificial light.
Peridot — Lime green olivine. August birthstone in modern tradition.
Rhodolite Garnet — Purplish-red, high clarity. The most commercially valued garnet variety.
Grossularite Garnet — Green to yellow-green garnet family. Tsavorite is the high-value green variety within this species.
Labradorite — Feldspar showing labradorescence — shifting spectral colours under light movement.

Jadeite

Jadeite — Natural jadeite jade. The more valuable of the two jade minerals (jadeite versus nephrite). Green is the most recognised colour but the material occurs in multiple colours.
Lavender Jadeite — Rare colour variety. The lilac-purple tone in jadeite is significantly less common than green and commands a premium relative to comparable green specimens.

Opals

White Opal — Light body tone with play-of-colour. October birthstone.
Boulder Opal — Australian opal formed within ironstone matrix. The host rock is retained as part of the stone — each specimen is entirely unique. Pattern and colour cannot be replicated across two stones.

Quartz Family

Amethyst — Purple quartz, February birthstone. Marquise, oval, emerald cut and rough cabochon formats available.
Ametrine — Natural bicolour quartz — amethyst purple and citrine gold in a single crystal. Occurs naturally only in Bolivia (Anahi mine).
Citrine — Yellow to orange quartz, November birthstone.
Honey Quartz — Warm golden-amber tone, unfaceted and faceted cuts.
Smoky Quartz — Grey-brown to near-black quartz. Neutral, high versatility for custom settings.
Lavender Quartz — Pale lilac, softer tone than amethyst.
Green Quartz (Prasiolite) — Naturally or heat-treated to light green. Rare in natural form.
Rutilated Quartz — Clear quartz containing golden rutile needle inclusions. Available in standard faceted cuts and cat's eye cabochon.

Other Natural Stones

Zircon — Natural zircon (not cubic zirconia). High dispersion — fire exceeds diamond in some specimens. December birthstone in modern tradition. Blue and colourless varieties in stock.

Certification

IGI (International Gemological Institute) certification is our standard, available in Dubai. For clients with specific lab preferences, we arrange certification from:

• GIA (Gemological Institute of America) — the globally recognised benchmark for diamond and coloured stone grading
• GRS (GemResearch Swisslab, Geneva) — specialist coloured stone lab, particularly valued for ruby, sapphire and emerald origin reports
• AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences) — respected for Thai and Southeast Asian origin stones

We are based in Dubai and certify through whichever lab is most appropriate for the stone type and the buyer's intended use. For a ruby where Burmese origin matters commercially, GRS is the correct lab. For a general gemstone purchase, IGI is sufficient and efficient. We advise on lab choice as part of the inquiry process.

Origins

Geographic origin is disclosed per stone where it is gemologically and commercially significant. A Burmese ruby commands a different market position than a Thai ruby of identical appearance — origin is a verifiable quality signal, not a marketing claim. Ametrine origin (Anahi mine, Bolivia) is relevant because that is the only commercial source of natural bicolour ametrine in the world. Quartz origin is less commercially relevant and is not routinely disclosed. For every stone in our inventory, we will tell you what we know and what the certification confirms.

Pricing

Loose stone pricing starts from AED 100 per carat for semi-precious stones. Precious stones — ruby, sapphire, tanzanite, alexandrite — are quoted individually based on carat weight, colour, clarity, cut, origin, and certification. A specific quote requires a specific stone; contact us via WhatsApp to begin the conversation.

Birthstone Reference — Ancient vs Modern

The stones recognised as birthstones today are not the same ones worn by earlier civilisations. Many clients in the UAE select gemstones based on historical tradition rather than the modern standardised list — particularly for stones with Islamic and Arabic cultural significance such as carnelian, onyx, and turquoise.

Looking for finished gemstone jewelry? Browse the Luna Dura gemstone collection — natural and lab-grown stones set in 925 sterling silver, from AED 553. Or explore silver rings and symbolic necklaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy a certified loose gemstone in Dubai?

Contact us via WhatsApp with the stone type, carat range, and any origin or certification preference. Our Graduate Gemologist will present available specimens with full details — cut, carat, origin, and certification — before any commitment is made. In-person inspection at our Sheikh Zayed Road boutique is available.

Which certification labs do you use?

IGI is our standard, available in Dubai. For specific requirements we arrange GIA, GRS (specialist for ruby, sapphire, emerald origin reports), or AIGS. Lab choice is matched to the stone and the buyer's needs — we advise as part of the inquiry process.

How much do loose gemstones cost in the UAE?

From AED 100 per carat for semi-precious stones. Precious stones are quoted individually. Contact us with your stone and budget for a specific price.

Do you disclose gemstone origins?

Yes, per stone, where origin is commercially significant — Burmese ruby, Sri Lankan sapphire, Bolivian ametrine. Origin is confirmed by the certification document, not stated independently.

What is the difference between IGI, GIA and GRS?

IGI and GIA are globally recognised across all gem types. GRS specialises in coloured stones — for rubies and sapphires where origin is contested, a GRS report carries the most weight in the high-value market.

Can you source a stone not currently in stock?

Yes. Share your requirements — stone type, carat, colour, certification, budget — and our Graduate Gemologist will source to specification for clients across the UAE and GCC.