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Explore the captivating world of natural blue gemstones at Shop LC. From the deep azure of a blue sapphire to the serene sky-blue of a turquoise, our collection offers a stunning array of blue hues in various sizes to suit your unique style and budget.
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Trl 9 mm) 2.25 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Trl 9 mm) 2.25 ctw
    $1,429.99 $2,799.99 (49% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush Free Size) 2.50 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush Free Size) 2.50 ctw
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 10x8 mm) 2.50 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 10x8 mm) 2.50 ctw
    $1,589.99 $4,499.99 (65% Off)
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Oct 10x8 mm) 3.30 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Oct 10x8 mm) 3.30 ctw
    $2,099.99 $7,199.99 (71% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 9x9 mm) 3.10 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 9x9 mm) 3.10 ctw
    $1,969.99 $6,999.99 (72% Off)
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    AAAA Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (Ovl 11x9 mm) 2.50 ctw, Loose Gem, Loose Gemstones For Jewelry Making, Jewelry Stones

    AAAA Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (Ovl 11x9 mm) 2.50 ctw, Loose Gem, Loose Gemstones For Jewelry Making, Jewelry Stones
    $829.99 $2,399.99 (65% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Ceylon Blue Sapphire (Pear Free Size) 2.00 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Ceylon Blue Sapphire (Pear Free Size) 2.00 ctw
    $3,179.99 $17,999.99 (82% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 10x10 mm) 4.80 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 10x10 mm) 4.80 ctw
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    AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 11x9 mm) 3.70 ctw

    AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 11x9 mm) 3.70 ctw
    $2,369.99 $8,499.99 (72% Off)
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 10 mm) 4.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 10 mm) 4.00 ctw
    $2,539.99 $5,999.99 (58% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 9 mm) 2.80 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 9 mm) 2.80 ctw
    $2,199.99 $3,799.99 (42% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Vivid Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) Approx 11.00 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Vivid Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) Approx 11.00 ctw
    $6,969.99 $32,999.99 (79% Off)
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    Certified And Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 8 mm) 2.00 ctw, Loose Tanzanite Gemstone For Jewelry, Round Tanzanite Loose Gemstone, Tanzanite Gem

    Certified And Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 8 mm) 2.00 ctw, Loose Tanzanite Gemstone For Jewelry, Round Tanzanite Loose Gemstone, Tanzanite Gem
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    Certified 11.00 ctw Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 11.00 ctw Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
    $7,639.99 $32,999.99 (77% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Oct Free Size) 2.50 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Oct Free Size) 2.50 ctw
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    Certified 11.00 ctw Cushion Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 11.00 ctw Cushion Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
    $7,429.99 $32,999.99 (77% Off)
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    AAAA Tanzanite, Pear Shaped Tanzanite, Loose Gemstone, Loose Stones (Pear 8x6 mm) 1.00 ctw

    AAAA Tanzanite, Pear Shaped Tanzanite, Loose Gemstone, Loose Stones (Pear 8x6 mm) 1.00 ctw
    $287.99 $2,299.99 (87% Off)
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    AAAA London Blue Topaz (Ovl 18x13 mm) 16.00 ctw

    AAAA London Blue Topaz (Ovl 18x13 mm) 16.00 ctw
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    Certified 5.00 ctw Round Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 5.00 ctw Round Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
    $2,999.99 $19,999.99 (85% Off)
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    AAAA London Blue Topaz (Cush 18x13 mm) 16.00 ctw

    AAAA London Blue Topaz (Cush 18x13 mm) 16.00 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 8x6 mm) 1.50 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 8x6 mm) 1.50 ctw
    $959.99 $3,099.99 (69% Off)
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    Ankur Treasure Chest Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA Tanzanite (Hrt Free Size) 6.00 ctw

    Ankur Treasure Chest Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA Tanzanite (Hrt Free Size) 6.00 ctw
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 7x7 mm) 1.35 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 7x7 mm) 1.35 ctw
    $859.99 $2,499.99 (66% Off)
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 8mm) 2.00 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 8mm) 2.00 ctw
    $999.99 $7,699.99 (87% Off)
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    AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 10x8 mm) 3.00 ctw

    AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 10x8 mm) 3.00 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 9x7 mm) 1.75 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 9x7 mm) 1.75 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Trl 10 mm) 3.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Trl 10 mm) 3.00 ctw
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    Certified AAAA Tanzanite (Hrt Free Size) 7.00 ctw

    Certified AAAA Tanzanite (Hrt Free Size) 7.00 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised Flawless AAAA Vivid Tanzanite Loose Gemstone, Cushion Cut, 11.50 ctw

    Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA VIVID Tanzanite (Cush Free Size) 11.50 ctw
    $7,289.99 $29,999.99 (76% Off)
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    AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 7.5 mm) 1.91 ctw

    AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 7.5 mm) 1.91 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 7 mm), Loose Tanzanite, Certified Tanzanite, Loose Gem, Loose Gemstones, Loose Stones, Jewelry Stones 1.25 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd 7 mm), Loose Tanzanite, Certified Tanzanite, Loose Gem, Loose Gemstones, Loose Stones, Jewelry Stones 1.25 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Pear Free Size) 14.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Pear Free Size) 14.00 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl Free Size) 14.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl Free Size) 14.00 ctw
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    Certified AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 12x10 mm) 5.00 ctw

    Certified AAAA Tanzanite (Ovl 12x10 mm) 5.00 ctw
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    AAAA Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (Ovl 20x15 mm) 11.50 ctw

    AAAA Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (Ovl 20x15 mm) 11.50 ctw
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    AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 8x6 mm) 1.25 ctw

    AAAA Tanzanite (Cush 8x6 mm) 1.25 ctw
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    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Pear Free Size) 2.50 ctw

    Certified and Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Pear Free Size) 2.50 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Vivid Tanzanite (Sqr Cushion Free Size) Approx 3.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Vivid Tanzanite (Sqr Cushion Free Size) Approx 3.00 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Oct Free Size) 14.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Oct Free Size) 14.00 ctw
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    Certified 5.00 ctw Pear Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 5.00 ctw Pear Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
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    Certified 5.00 ctw Octagon Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 5.00 ctw Octagon Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
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    Certified 5.00 ctw Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 5.00 ctw Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
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    Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) 6.00 ctw

    Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) 6.00 ctw
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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) 14.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) 14.00 ctw
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    Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA Tanzanite (Trl Free Size) 6.00 ctw

    Certified and Appraised Flawless AAAA Tanzanite (Trl Free Size) 6.00 ctw
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    AAAA VIVID Tanzanite (Ovl 10x8 mm) 2.50 ctw

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    Certified & Appraised AAAA Vivid Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) Approx 4.00 ctw

    Certified & Appraised AAAA Vivid Tanzanite (Rnd Free Size) Approx 4.00 ctw
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    Certified 3.00 ctw Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size

    Certified 3.00 ctw Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone – AAAA Grade, Free Size
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A Rainbow of Blue Possibilities

Natural blue gemstones come in a variety of shades, shapes, and intensities, each with its own distinct charm. Whether you're drawn to the electric blue of tanzanite, the soothing aqua of larimar, or the vibrant tones of blue topaz, you'll find the perfect blue piece to express your individuality. Our selection includes blue sapphires, gems, and other blue stones with cuts like oval, round, pear, and cushion to enhance your jewelry collection.

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What is the quality and grading of the blue gemstones available?

The quality of our blue gemstones is determined by color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Certified gemologists evaluate each stone to meet industry standards, with detailed grading provided to help you make an informed choice.

Are the gemstones natural or lab-created?

Our collection offers both natural and lab-created blue gemstones. Natural stones form over millions of years, while lab-created ones mimic this process in controlled environments. Both types offer stunning beauty, with lab-created stones providing a more affordable option.

What is the origin of the blue gemstones?

Blue gemstones come from regions like Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Myanmar for sapphires and Brazil and Afghanistan for aquamarines. Each source offers unique characteristics that impact color, clarity, value, and rarity. Inquiring about other origins helps assess a gemstone's quality.