$376Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Fancy Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 9.9x4.3x4.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald Fancy This 1.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline from Afgh...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Deep Blue Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.25 carat Dimensions 12.1x5.8x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This stunning 2.25 carat Tourmaline showcases a captivating deep blue co...
Tourmaline
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
9.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.20 carat Dimensions 14.8x9.7x7.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This striking 9.20 carat natural Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline showcas...
Tourmaline
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.40 carat Dimensions 15.9x6.5x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 5.40 Carat Natural Bi-Color Tourmaline is a stunning gemstone sh...
Tourmaline
$464Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.80 carats Dimensions 8.1x7.0x5.1 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 3.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline is a stunning gemston...
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|20% Off
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.15 carat Dimensions 7.4x6.9x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 2.15 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone is a gemstone of...
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carats Deep Indicolite Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.40 carats Dimensions 10.8x5.8x4.4 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut emerald The Deep Indicolite Tourmaline is a mesmerizing gemstone ...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$176Sale Price|20% Off
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Sea Foam Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.85 carat Dimensions 4.6x3.9x3.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 0.85 Carat Natural Loose Sea Foam Tourmaline Pair is a delicate a...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.40 carat Dimensions 13.1x6.6x5.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 4.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly emerald cut, these Afghan-origin gemstones exhibit sharp facets and remarkable clarity, enhancing their natural brilliance and vivid coloration.
Tourmaline
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Pretty Green Emerald Stone Pear Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from the renowned mines of Afghanistan, this emerald carries the timeless beauty and rarity that makes it one of the most desired gems in the world.
Emerald
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
11.50 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly emerald cut to enhance its brilliance and clarity, this Afghan origin gemstone radiates sophistication and rarity.
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|20% Off
7.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.10 carat Dimensions 11.0x9.8x8.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald The 7.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone features a mesmeri...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ocean Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.40 carat Dimensions 11.5x10.5x7.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 7.40 carat Natural Bi-Color Ocean Tourmaline displays a s...
Tourmaline
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Fine Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.55 carat Dimensions 8.6x5.1x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald NA This beautiful 1.55 carat Natural Mint Green Tourmaline showcases a fre...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Deep Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted in a classic emerald cut, the clean step facets enhance the color zoning while adding elegance, symmetry, and refined brilliance.
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|20% Off
2.6 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from the rich gemstone mines of Afghanistan, this exquisite stone is expertly fashioned in a precision emerald cut, enhancing its natural brilliance and clean lines.
Tourmaline
73.00 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink No Heat Kunzite Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 73.00 carat Dimensions 24.4x19.7x17.9 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This exceptional 73.00 carat natural kunzite is a remarka...
Kunzite
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink No Heat Kunzite Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.80 carat Dimensions 11.1x8.1x6.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This exquisite 4.80 carat natural baby pink kunzite showcases a...
Kunzite
108.60 Carat Natural Loose Big Size Hot Pink Kunzite Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 108.60 carat Dimensions 30.2x22.1x19.0mm Treatment Heat Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This exceptional 108.60 carat natural hot pink kunzite is an extra...
Kunzite
$420Sale Price|40% Off
6.25 Carat Natural Loose 4 Piece Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.25 carats Piece 4 Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This unique 6.25 carat natural bi-color tourmaline lot features four beautifully matched ...
Tourmaline
Bi Colour Tourmaline 6.70 Carat Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 6.70 Carats Dimension: 11.6 x 8.9 x 7 Mm Colour: Dark Green And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald ...
Tourmaline
2.50 Carat Gorgeous Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 12.3 x 5.7 x 4.1 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourma...
Tourmaline
4.50 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.50 Carats Dimension: 12.6 x 6.7 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
2.40 Carats Natural Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Details: Gemstone: Natural Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Origin Kunar Afghanistan Cut: Emerald Cut Transparency: Eye Clean Treatment: None A striking loose gemstone suite...
Tourmaline
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 5.9 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$288Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape from Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Weight : 1.65 Carats Dimensions : 7.1x5.8x4.4 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Indicolite Certificate: On Dem...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Natural Blue Green Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: Bicolor tourmaline emerald cut loose gemstone featuring striking blue and green color zoning, natural Afghan origin and precision faceting.
Tourmaline
$277Sale Price / item|30% Off
Natural Afghan Green Emerald Oval Cut Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Afghan Green Emerald Oval Cut Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Genuine Emerald Gemstone Ring for Women, Engagement, Anniversary, Cocktail & Fine Jewelry Gift
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 5.9 x 4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colour: Black And Pink Tourmaline is a captiv...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carats Loupe Clean Loose Mint Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension:10.6x6x4.6 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Mint Seafoam Clarity/Quality: Loupe Clean Treatment: Non Certificate:...
Tourmaline
Emerald Cut Lagoon Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Shape: Emerald Cut Dimension 13.8 x 4.7 x 3.6 mm Color: Lagoon Blue-Green (Dual Shade, Bi-Color ...
Tourmaline
5.0 Carats Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: • Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline • Color: Deep Green, Emerald Green • Weight: 5.0 carats • Dimension: 11.4*8.4*6.7 mm • C-axis Partially closed • Cut: Emerald •...
Tourmaline
Tourmaline Emerald Brilliant Pendant Afghanistan 5.30ct bicolor petrol bluegreen
Located in Viena, Viena
the most beautiful among the beautiful, a two-tone petrol blue-green tourmaline from Afghanistan, always special due to the particularly high light refraction and brilliance of the A...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Information: Gemstone: Watermelon Tourmaline Weight 7.10 carats Dimension 10.9 x 9.9 x 7.8 mm Cut: Emerald / Octagonal Step Cut Color: Bi-Color Pink...
Tourmaline
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
19.6 Mm Long Emerald Shape Dark Loose Lagoon Tourmaline 7.80 Carats Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 7.80 Carats Dimension: 19.6x7.6x5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Dark Green / Dark Lagoon Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Dark tour...
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tone Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.60 carat Dimensions 12.5x6.7x4.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This elegant 3.60-carat natural Blue Tone Tourmaline from Afg...
Tourmaline
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted in a clean emerald cut, it highlights the stone’s natural color zoning with crisp facets and elegant symmetry.
Tourmaline
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
4.55 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.55 carat Dimensions 14.3x7.5x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 4.55 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline features a...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
93.15 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink No Heat Kunzite Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 93.15 carat Dimensions 26.0x21.0x19.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exceptional 93.15 carat Hot Pink Kunzite is a rare, no...
Kunzite
$256Sale Price|20% Off
4.55 carats Cat’s Eye Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.55 carat Dimensions 11.6x7.7x5 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Inclusion Shape Octagon Cut Emerald The 4.55 carats Cat’s Eye Tourmaline Stone is a mesmerizing na...
Tourmaline, Cat’s Eye
Long Emerald Cut Baby Pink Kunzite Pendant Size Natural from Afghanistan 20 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Kunzite (Spodumene) Weight 20.20 carats Dimension 20*11.2*10.3 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment Standard heated Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Trans...
Kunzite
$224Sale Price|20% Off
Majestic Natural Tourmaline, 1.95ct VVS Untreated Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Majestic Natural Tourmaline For Ring, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.95 Carats Vvs Clarity Untreated Tourmaline From Afghanistan. Product Information: ...
Tourmaline
2.86 Carat Afghan-Chinese Minor Oil Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 2.86 Carat Minor Oil Afghan/China Border Origin Emerald and Diamond Halo in 18k White Gold Bezel Set Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.30 Carat Natural Loose Kunzite Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
The gemstone is frequently cut into various shapes, including ovals, emerald cuts, and cushions, enhancing its delicate charm.
Kunzite, Other
2.85 Carats Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 6.8 x 5 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: None Certificate: On Demand .
Tourmaline, Other
$480Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Color Tourmaline Pair Afghan Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carat Dimensions 5.8x4.7x4.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald Presenting an exceptional 1.80 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Color Tourma...
Tourmaline
$744Sale Price|20% Off
6.30 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.30 carat Dimensions 14.3x7.33x6.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This captivating 6.30 carat natural Bi-Color Watermelon Tourmaline sh...
Tourmaline
$888Sale Price|52% Off
21.05 Carat Natural Loose Unusual Color Dravite Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.05 carats Dimensions 19.4x13.6x10.1 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald Precision Discover the rarity of this 21.05 Carat Natural Loose Dr...
Tourmaline
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
48.45 Carat Natural Loose Top Quality Pink Spodumene Kunzite Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 48.45 carat Dimensions 21.2x16.0x16.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This magnificent 48.45 carat natural Pink Spodumene (Kunzite)...
Kunzite
130.20 Carat Natural Loose Top Quality Pink Spodumene Kunzite Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 130.20 carat Dimensions 30.1x23.4x21.2 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This magnificent 130.20 carat Pink Spodumene (Kunzite) is a ...
Kunzite
7.85 Carat Natural Loose Kunzite Pair Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
The gemstone is frequently cut into various shapes, including ovals, emerald cuts, and cushions, enhancing its delicate charm.
Kunzite, Other
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
13.90 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.90 carat Dimensions 17.3x11x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 13.90 carat Natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Afghanistan showca...
Tourmaline
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Super Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carat Dimensions 13.3x5.9x4.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 3.35 carat Natural Super Lagoon Tourmaline from Afghanistan...
Tourmaline
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 5.1 x 3.6 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Color: Fanta Orange Certificate: On Demand Spessartine is a manga...
Garnet, Other
$800Sale Price|20% Off
6.65 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Pair Afghan Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.65 carat Dimensions 9.1x8.0x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This exquisite 6.65 carat matched pair of Natural Bi-Color Watermelon Tou...
Tourmaline
Natural 1.95 Carat Adorable Faceted Ruby Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ruby Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 8 x 6.2 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Jagdalek Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Color: Pink Treatment: Non / Natural Certificate: On Demand Jagdalek, located...
Ruby
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.