$640Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 Carats Natural Mint Green Bicolor Tourmaline Loose Ring Gem Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 4.80 Carats Dimension: 18.2x5.6x5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Bicolor ( Mint & Green) Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer D...
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline
9.64-Carat Bluish Green Tourmaline Elongated Emerald Cut Loose Gem by Tamir
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional 9.64-carat natural bluish green Tourmaline, precision cut in an elongated emerald shape and offered loose and unmounted for collectors, connoisseurs, and custom jewelr...
Tourmaline, Other, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional 3.65 Carat Natural Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline Emerald Cut Kunar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 3.65 Carats Dimensions : 9.3x8.3x5.8 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Mint Green Certificate: On Demand Bas...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
$454Sale Price / set|30% Off
Indicolite & Teal Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 2.11 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 2.11 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald and Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 1.36 Ct (7.41 x 5.04 x 4.51) 0.75 Ct (5.30 x 4.85 x 3.74) 🌈 COLOR: I...
Tourmaline
$140Sale Price|20% Off
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Green Afghani Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 0.95 Carats Dimensions : 7x5.3x3.5 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Green Certificate: On Demand Basically,...
Tourmaline, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2.7 Carats Lagoon Green Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details • Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline • Weight 2.70 carats • Dimension 9.2*7.8*4.9 mm • Color: Lagoon Blue with Lime Green • Cut: Emerald • O...
Tourmaline
$611Sale Price|30% Off
Lilac Pink Natural Kunzite 21.72 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lilac Pink Natural Kunzite Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – AAA Quality, Transparent, Eye-Clean, Faceted Collector Gem for Pendant, Ring, Fine Jewelry Making, February Birthstone, Invest...
Kunzite
1.60 Carats Natural Blue Emerald Cut Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Natural Blue Tourmaline Weight 1.60 carats Dimension 9.5*5.6*3.8 mm Origin Kunar Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Treatment None TBP25K Transpare...
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|20% Off
2.90 Carat Natural Faceted Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut for Ring Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 2.90 Carats Dimensions : 10.7x6.6x4.9 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Green Certificate: On Demand Basical...
Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Copper
Rare Tricolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Green Red and Black Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Weight 2.25 carats Dimension 9.2 x 7.0 x 3.8 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transparent Clari...
Tourmaline
【Énigma】Crown Radiance — Panjshir Emerald & Diamond Lace Bracelet
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold and weighing 17g, this statement piece features 7.63 carats of vivid green Panjshir emeralds from Afghanistan — prized for their lush color and exceptional ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,768Sale Price|20% Off
Bicolor Pink-White Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 8.05 Ct Scissors Emerald Cut-Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Weight: 8.05 Carat Dimensions: 14.75 x 8.63 x 7.21 mm Color: Pink & White Bicolor Cut & Shape: Scissors Emerald Cut Clarity: Eye Clean Origin: Kunar, Afghan...
Tourmaline
1.9 ct Rare Bicolor Pink Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 1.9 carats Dimension 9.7 x 4.9 x 4.3 mm Color Pink and Green Origin Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Transparenc...
Tourmaline
2 cts Rare Bicolor Pink Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 10mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 2.15 carats Dimension 10.4 x 5.5 x 4.3 mm Origin Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Transparency Transparent Cla...
Tourmaline
$391Sale Price / set|20% Off
Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstones 1.75 Ct Emerald Cut Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting- Emerald Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ...
Tourmaline
$1,015Sale Price / set|30% Off
Peach & Pink Natural Tourmaline Gemstones Pair 3.80 Ct Octagon Emerald Cut-Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the esteemed mines of Kunar, Afghanistan, these gems showcase a mesmerizing hue and classic octagon emerald cut, promising brilliance and timeless elegance.
Tourmaline
8.35 Carats Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Shape
Located in Brisbane, AU
Faceted Bicolour Tourmaline Weight: 8.35 Carats Dimension: 15 x 9.9 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Black & Dark Pink Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: None Certificate: On Demand .
Tourmaline
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.90 Carat Dimension: 10.9 x 6.2 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline, Other
$184Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Green Afghani Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 1.10 Carats Dimensions : 6.6x5.3x3.9 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Green Certificate: On Demand Basicall...
Tourmaline, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Copper, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.55 Carat Dimension: 6.4 x 6.4 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Square Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
Schmuckzicke 18K Yellow Gold Panshir Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace High Quality
Located in Viena, Viena
Emerald mining areas are: Colombia, Brazil, Africa, Australia, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and the Urals.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone, 1.75 Ct-Emerald/Octagon Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimensions: 7.24 x 5.50 x 5.19 Color: Bicolor Clarity: Approximately 97% Eye Clean Treatment: Heated Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: O...
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemsto...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Sunset Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 8.2x5.8x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Sunset Color Tourmaline showcases a mesme...
Tourmaline
1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sourced from Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, this untreated emerald is prized for its vivid, saturated green and natural transparency.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
$1,679Sale Price|53% Off
Emerald Brilliant Earring Studs Chain Style very trendy 0.70 0.60ct Length 28 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
very trendy chain earrings with plugs in the shape of emerald drops total ca. 0.70 ct, beautiful emerald color, with pendants from a brilliant-cut diamond chain, fixed at the back of...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tricolor Tourmaline 14 carats Raspberry Red Minty Blue Soft Blush Pink Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Weight 14 carats Dimension 14.3 x 11.6 x 9.4 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Color Red with teal blue and blush soft pink Shape a...
Tourmaline
5 Ct Neon Blue Green Tourmaline Matched Pair Gemstone for Earrings Jewellery 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 5.10 carats Dimension 9.7 x 5.7 x 5.3 mm Color Lagoon Blue Green Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transpa...
Tourmaline
Natural Pink Kunzite Gemstone: 14.90 Carat Faceted November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 14.90 Carat Dimensions : 16*10*10 mm Clarity : Clean Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Pink Color Origin : Afghanistan Family : Spodumene Hardness : 6.5-7 This kunzite gemstone...
Kunzite
Natural Purplish Pink Kunzite Gemstone: 29.86 Carat Faceted November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 29.86 Carat Dimensions : 18.8*13.8*12.5 mm Clarity : VVS Clean Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Pink Color Origin : Afghanistan Family : Spodumene Hardness : 6.5-7 This kunzite...
Kunzite
Natural Pink Kunzite Gemstone: 27.17 Carat Faceted November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 27.17 Carat Dimensions : 20*12.5*11.5 mm Clarity : Clean Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Pink Color Origin : Afghanistan Family : Spodumene Hardness : 6.5-7 This Kunzite gems...
Kunzite
Natural Pink Kunzite Gemstone: 26.80 Carat Faceted November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 26.80 Carat Dimensions : 18*13*12.5 mm Clarity : Clean Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Pink Color Origin : Afghanistan Family : Spodumene Hardness : 6.5-7 This elegant **Kunz...
Kunzite
Natural Pink Kunzite Gemstone: 35.75 Carat Faceted November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 35.75 Carat Dimensions : 23.5*13.5*12 mm Clarity : Clean Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Pink Color Origin : Afghanistan Family : Spodumene Hardness : 6.5-7 This graceful **Ku...
Kunzite
Natural Pink Kunzite Gemstone: 20.00 Carat Faceted November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 20.00 Carat Dimensions : 19.5*10.5*10 mm Clarity : Clean Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Pink Color Origin : Afghanistan Family : Spodumene Hardness : 6.5-7 This elegant **Kun...
Kunzite
Natural Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone: 1.03 Carat October Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 1.03 Carat Dimensions : 7*4*3 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : Loupe Clean Color : Blue Treatment : Natural Origin : Afghanistan Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Elbaite This exc...
Tourmaline
Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 0.89 Carat – Loose Tourmaline for Ring, Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 0.89 Carat Dimensions : 5 * 4.9 * 4 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : Eye Clean Color : Seaweed Green Treatment : Natural Origin : Afghanistan Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Elbai...
Tourmaline
Natural Tron Blue Tourmaline Gemstone 1.01 Carat – Neon Blue Loose Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 1.01 Carat Dimensions : 8.2 * 4 * 3 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : SI Clean Color : Tron Blue Treatment : Natural Origin : Afghanistan Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Elbaite 1...
Tourmaline
$4,309Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 44.90 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 44.90 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 22.1 x 18 x 12 🌈 COLOR: Bicolor Parti 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included 🧪 TREATMEN...
Tourmaline
$487Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Green & Brownish Yellow Bicolor Tourmaline 10.02 Carat Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Earthy Green and Brownish Yellow Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstones Set 10.02 Carats – Step Emerald Cut from Afghanistan! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 10.02 Carats 🪚 S...
Tourmaline
$1,252Sale Price / set|30% Off
Peachy Bubblegum Pink Natural Tourmaline 4.71 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Peachy Bubblegum Pink Natural Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Vibrant Pink Tourmaline Loose Stones for Ring Pendant Earrings Fine Jewelry Making High Quality Natural Tourmaline...
Tourmaline
$463Sale Price / set|20% Off
Multi Color Natural Tourmaline Bracelet, Necklace Loose Gemstones Lot 6.24 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Peachy Pink, Pale Yellow, Sky Blue and Light Peach Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Mix Color Lot for Bracelet, Pendant Necklace , or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut Kunar, A...
Tourmaline
$1,390Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Rich Green Natural Tourmaline 7.28Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Deep Rich Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Rich Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Tourmaline L...
Tourmaline
$304Sale Price|30% Off
Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Octagon Cut 1.57 Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 1.57 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 7.46 x 6.45 x 4.50 🌈 COLOR: Minty Green 🔎 CLARITY: Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATMENT: None (...
Tourmaline
$411Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bluish Hue Green Tourmaline 2.8 Ct Natural Loose Gemstones Pair for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Hue Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Pair for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE...
Tourmaline
$1,708Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Purple Kunzite 61 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Rare Large Collector’s Piece
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Purple Natural Kunzite Loose Gemstone Ideal for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Step Emerald Cut!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Kunzite ⚖️ WEIGHT: 61 Carats 🪚 SH...
Kunzite
$2,439Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Purple Kunzite 112.65 Carat Natural Loose Gemstone Rare Collector’s Piece
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Purple Natural Kunzite Loose Gemstone Ideal for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Step Emerald Cut!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Kunzite ⚖️ WEIGHT: 112.65 Carats �...
Kunzite
$1,512Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Purple Kunzite 61.73 Carat Natural Loose Gemstone Rare Collector’s Piece
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Purple Natural Kunzite Loose Gemstone Ideal for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Step Emerald Cut!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Kunzite ⚖️ WEIGHT: 61.73 Carats 🪚...
Kunzite
$202Sale Price / set|30% Off
Dark Bluish Green Tourmaline 5.50 Ct Baguette Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Dark Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Parcel for Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Baguette Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE:...
Tourmaline
$405Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Bluish Green Two Tone Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 3.10 Ct Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Bluish Green Two Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖...
Tourmaline
$437Sale Price / set|30% Off
Neon Green & Peachy Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair 3.02 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.02 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 1.53 Ct (9.88 x 4.58 x 3.80) 1.50 Ct (9.83 x 4.54 x 3.77) 🌈 COLOR: Neon Green & Pink ...
Tourmaline
$1,048Sale Price / set|30% Off
Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Pair 17.50 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair Set for Earrings,Rings, Necklace Pendants, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting– Emerald Cut from ...
Tourmaline
$1,327Sale Price / set|30% Off
Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Pair 21.75 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair Set for Earrings,Rings, Necklace Pendants, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting– Emerald Cut from ...
Tourmaline
$870Sale Price|30% Off
Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 7.35 Ct for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting– Emerald Cut beveled Corners from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$1,182Sale Price / set|30% Off
Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Pair 19.05 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair Set for Earrings,Rings, Necklace Pendants, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting– Emerald Cut from ...
Tourmaline
$1,644Sale Price / set|30% Off
Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Pair 29.50 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Pink Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair Set for Earrings,Rings, Necklace Pendants, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting– Emerald Cut from ...
Tourmaline
$1,042Sale Price / set|30% Off
Rich Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 12.10 Carat for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Octagon Emerald Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: ...
Tourmaline
$223Sale Price|20% Off
Lilac Pastel Purple Natural Tourmaline Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 3.30 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lilac Pastel Purple Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting–Emerald Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourm...
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.