2.80 Carat Natural Loose Tri-Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline deposits are found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the United States, each producing unique specimens with distinct characteri...
Tourmaline
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 5.8 x 4.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone kn...
Tourmaline
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 4.80 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 8.4 x 6.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colour: Black And Blue Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
6.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Set Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 6.70 Carat Dimension : 10.6 x 7.9 x 5.1 Mm Pairs: 5.9 x 5.9 x 4.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Colour: Black And Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: ...
Tourmaline, Other
342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 342.09 carats Shape - Beads Size - 2.5 To 5 MM Quantity - 8 line
Emerald
198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 198.40 carats Shape - Beads Size - 2 To 6 MM Quantity - 4 line
Emerald
$624Sale Price|51% Off
Deep Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 5.05 Ct-Emerald Cut Top Quality Af
Located in Peshawar, PK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite deep green emerald-cut natural Tourmaline gemstone from Kunar, Afghanistan.
Tourmaline
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Light Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.90 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 6 x 5 Mm Colour: Light Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
6.85 Carat Natural Loose Light Purple Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Purple Tourmaline Weight: 6.85 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 9.3 x 7.5 Mm Colour: Light Purple Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$598Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Neon Lagoon Green Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone 4.40 Ct Step Emerald Cut Afg
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 4.40 Carats SHAPE: Step Emerald SIZE (MM): 14.05 x 6.61 x 5.27 COLOR: Neon Lagoon Green Bicolor CLARITY: Slightly Included TREATMENT: ...
Tourmaline
$519Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Neon Bluish Green Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone 3.25 Ct Step Emerald Cut Afg
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 3.25 Carats SHAPE: Step Emerald SIZE (MM): 13.62 x 5.25 x 5.01 COLOR: Neon Bluish Green Bicolor CLARITY: Approx 90% Eye Clean TREATMENT...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 3.15 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 10.2x5.8x5.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mint green tourm...
Tourmaline
$158Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vibrant Bluish Neon Green Tourmaline Gemstone, 1.35 Ct Emerald Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 1.35 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 7.49 x 5.79 x 3.38 COLOR: Vibrant Bluish Neon Green CLARITY: Slightly Included TREATMENT: None OR...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|50% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.60 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 5.2 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
3.20 Carats Faceted Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rubellite Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 10.1x6.8x5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Pink Certficate: On Customer Demand Rubellite tourmaline, a vibrant and...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$224Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Cts Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 9.4x5.3x4.3 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Mint Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mint green tourmaline...
Tourmaline
$1,247Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Green Tourmaline 6.25 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Unearth the allure of our Deep Green Natural Tourmaline, a stunning loose gemstone in an emerald cut, weighing a substantial 6.25 Carat. Originating from the prized mines of Afghanis...
Tourmaline
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tri Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.40 Carat Dimension : 8.7 x 7 x 4.9 Mm 8.7 x 7 x 5.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Colour: Black, Pink And Light Pink Treatment: Non Certificate...
Tourmaline, Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 9.3x5.3x4.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Color: Lagoon Certificate: On Client Demand Lagoon tourma...
Tourmaline
2.20 Carat Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone Available for Sell
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 8.9x6.6x4.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Green Blue / Lagoon Shape: Emerald Clarity: Clean Eye Clean Certificate: On Deman...
Tourmaline
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Green Blue Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Blue Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 6.6 x 6.9 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Green Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
14.95 Carats Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 14.95 Carats Dimension: 16.8x11.3x8.7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand I...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$272Sale Price / item|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Oval Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her. 💎 GEMSTO...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
5.60 Carat Natural Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.60 Carat Dimension: 15.5 x 7.1 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Seafoam And Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourma...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Long Slightly Included Emerald Shape Mint Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension: 19.2 x 6.9 x 6 Mm Colour: Mint Green Shape : Long Emerald Certificate: On Demand Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Mint ...
Tourmaline
15.00 Carat Huge Natural Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 15.00 Carats Dimension: 16.8 x 11.3 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Tourmal...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$317Sale Price|20% Off
Ice Neon Blue Natural Tourmaline 1.65 Ct Loose Gemstone Emerald Cut-Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 1.65 Carats SHAPE: Emerald Cut SIZE (MM): 6.08 x 6.20 x 5.15 COLOR: Ice Blue CLARITY: Slightly Included TREATMENT: None ORIGIN: Afghan...
Tourmaline
$832Sale Price|29% Off
Rare Rich Electric Blue Tourmaline Gemstone 7.20 Ct Emerald Cut for Ring/Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 7.20 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 15.36 x 9.47 x 6.07 COLOR: Rich Electric Blue CLARITY: Moderately Included TREATMENT: None ORIGIN...
Tourmaline
$482Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade with Accents
Located in Peshawar, PK
Genuine Natural Green Emerald Ring, 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Cocktail Ring for Women, May Birthstone Jewelry, Oval Cut Emerald Statement Ring, Art Deco Solitaire Ring with CZ Acc...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Dual Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Dual Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.20 Carat Dimension: 7.3 x 6.7 x 3.8 Mm 6.7 x 6 x 3.5 Mm Colour: Green And Black Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non...
Tourmaline
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
6.60 Carats Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 6.60 Carats Dimension: 15.6x8.7x5.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Treatment: Non / Untreated Certificate: On Demand...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 5.8 x 5 Mm Colour : Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Mint tourmaline, ...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Cut Mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 6.1 x 5 Mm Colour : Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Mint tourm...
Tourmaline
$224Sale Price|36% Off
Emerald Shape Natural Loose Green Tourmaline 2.60 Carat Earth Mine Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carat Dimension: 9 x 5.8 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Dark Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmaline, a...
Tourmaline
6.15 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline deposits are found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the United States, each producing unique specimens with distinct characteri...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.35 Carat Dimension: 13.9 x 6.5 x 4.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gem...
Tourmaline, Other
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.70 Carat Dimension: 12.3 x 5.5 x 4.4 MM Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline, Other
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Pair Weight: 1.35 Carats Dimension: 5.7 x 4 x 3.5 Mm And 5.7 x 4 x 3.6 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Deman...
Tourmaline
Loupe Clean 5.10 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 5.10 Carats Dimension: 14.4 x 7.8 x 5 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a ...
Tourmaline
6.75 Carat Natural Loose Deep Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Deep Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 6.75 Carats Dimension: 17.8 x 7.6 x 5.2 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Long Emerald Colour: Deep Lagoon T...
Tourmaline
$296Sale Price|20% Off
2.95 Carats Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carats Dimension: 7.5x7.3x6.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Blue Green Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Customer Demand Treatment: Non / Natural Tou...
Tourmaline
5.05 Carat Glamorous Loose Pink Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 5.05 Carats Dimension: 13.1 x 7 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
47.05 Carat Huge Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline deposits are found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the United States, each producing unique specimens with distinct characteri...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimension: 9.1 x 5.9 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose TriColour Tourmaline Weight: 4.85 Carat Dimension: 17.8 x 6.3 x 4.6 Mm Colour: White And Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tou...
Tourmaline
7.65 Carat Natural Loose TriColour Tourmaline Long Emerald Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose TriColour Tourmaline Weight: 7.65 Carats Dimension: 20 x 7.8 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Mint Green, Seafoam And Light Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Sha...
Tourmaline
1.95 Carat Natural Bicolour Loose Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 9.1 x 6.4 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Mint Green And White Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald ...
Tourmaline
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Parti Colour Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline deposits are found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the United States, each producing unique specimens with distinct characteri...
Tourmaline
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 13.3 x 5.1 x 3.9 Mm Colour: Green And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Long Emeral...
Tourmaline
14.80 Carat Huge Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 14.80 Carats Dimension: 17.9 x 10.3 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Green And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald ...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|50% Off
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 5.7 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Mint tourmaline...
Tourmaline
Natural Loose 2.00 Carat Mint Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmal...
Tourmaline
$720Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Tourmaline Gem For jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 7 x 5 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Mint tourmaline, a me...
Tourmaline
1.50cts 8-Prong Dark Emerald East-West Vintage Solitaire Gold Ring Gift 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an East to West DARK rare emerald solitaire emerald-cut engagement ring/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 1.50-carat emeral...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Green Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline i...
Tourmaline
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline deposits are found in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the United States, each producing unique specimens with distinct characteri...
Tourmaline
Long Emerald Shape 5.95 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Commonly used cuts include faceted shapes like oval, emerald, and cushion cuts, allowing the gem to exhibit its brilliance and sparkle.
Tourmaline
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.