By Gavin Clarke Reviewed By Thomas Dahlberg

Where to buy small gemstones?

Tiny gemstones can be found in sizes from just a millimeter or so across in all sorts of wonderful varieties, all beautifully cut to suit any style including round, oval, square and pear as well as many others. Most are faceted but some can be found in interesting cabochon shapes – flat bottoms with domed tops.

This type of petite gemstone is traditionally used for side stones, accent stones or pave stones in ring settings but can also be used in modern ear cuffs, nose rings, tennis bracelets and necklaces.

So what is out there for us to choose from? Which gemstones are available in small sizes? If you find yourself in want of a diminutive gemstone or two, we at GemSelect will probably be able to help.

We have prepared a list of gemstones that come in small sizes, they are sold as singles, pairs and complete lots.

Small Gemstones Size-Range Table
Gemstone	Size Range 1	Size Range 2	Size Range 3
Sapphire	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Garnet	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Topaz		2mm – 4mm	4mm - 6mm
Zircon	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Amethyst		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Tanzanite		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Peridot	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Citrine		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Demantoid Garnet		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Andalusite		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Tsavorite Garnet	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Apatite		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Rainbow Moonstone		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Tourmaline		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Ruby	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Sunstone		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Aquamarine		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Iolite		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Chrome Diopside	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Emerald	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Carnelian		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Amazonite		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Agate		2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Spinel	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm
Diamond	1mm - 2mm	2mm – 4mm	4mm – 6mm