$4,309Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 44.90 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Huge Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Rare Bi-Color Parti Tourmaline Faceted Gemstone for Pendant, Ring & Fine Jewelry Making High Clarity Natural Tourmaline...
Tourmaline
$296Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carat Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.15 carat Dimensions 6x5.5x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion NA This 1.15-carat natural bi-color Tourmaline gemstone is a charming exa...
Tourmaline
2 Cts Bicolor Peach Pink & Champagne Tone Baguette Cut Tourmaline Gemstone 12mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline is a complex boron-rich gemstone group renowned for its exceptional range of colors.
Tourmaline
$262Sale Price|25% Off
Olive Green and White Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Cut for Jewellery 13mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 2.40 carats Dimension 13.9 x 5.4 x 3.5 mm Color Green to colorless Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut R...
Tourmaline
2.7 Cts Bicolor Peach Pink & Pale Olive Green Baguette Cut Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
The combination of pink and pale olive-green hues gives this gemstone an uncommon and elegant appearance. The term “bicolor” should ideally be reserved for clearly defined color zone...
Tourmaline
$337Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Hot Pink & Bicolor Tourmaline 2.97 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hot Pink, Purple Pink and Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Parcel, Earth-Mined Faceted Tourmalines for Earrings, Ring, Pendant, Custom ...
Tourmaline
$594Sale Price|30% Off
3.96 Ct Natural Bicolor Tourmaline, Baby Pink & Green Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Baby Pink and Neon Green Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Rare Multicolor Tourmaline Stone for Custom Engagement Ring, Pendant, Statement Ring or Fine Handmade ...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
2.80 carats Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.80 carat Dimensions 9x6.7x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This stunning 2.80-carat loose bi color tourmaline gemstone fe...
Tourmaline
3.8 Cts Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Natural Gemstone Emerald Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.85 carats Dimension 10.3 x 7.3 x 5.8 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald SKU-TB...
Tourmaline
3.9 Cts Bicolor Pink Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.90 carats Dimension 9.1 x 8.0 x 6.7 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Pink and Green SKU-TYB Shape and ...
Tourmaline
$396Sale Price|20% Off
5.80 Carat Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Natural Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.80 carat Dimensions 12.6x8.7x7mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This 5.80-carat natural Ametrine gemstone is a captivating...
Other
8.80 Cts Bicolor Blue Black Tourmaline Emerad Cut Gemstone Lot for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 8.80 carats Length 10.0-9.5 mm Width 6.7-5.0 mm Depth 3.4-5.0 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald T...
Tourmaline
$1,876Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Pink & Blue Bicolor Tourmaline 8.72 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink and Grayish Blue Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Parcel – Rare Pink and Blue Hue, Brilliant Cut Natural Tourmaline for Fine Jewelry, Custom Earrings and Ri...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
7.13 Carats Bicolor Stak Nala Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
7.13 carats Dim 8.9x7.05x6.35 mm 8.9x7.05x6.2 mm Treatment None Clarity Clean Origin Pakistan Shape Octagon Cut Emerald The Bi color Stak Nala Tourmaline Pair is an exquisite gem...
Tourmaline
Rare Lagoon Green Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone For Jewellery 9 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 3.10 carats Color Bicolor Lagoon Green Dimension 9.4 x 7.1 x 5.7 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Rectangular Eme...
Tourmaline
$393Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 5.86 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Set – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan – Perfect for Fine Jewelry Settings!!
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 4.62 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Set – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan – Perfect for Fine Jewelry Settings!!
Tourmaline
$279Sale Price / set|40% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 6.38 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Set – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan – Perfect for Fine Jewelry Settings!!
Tourmaline
$421Sale Price / set|35% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 4.86 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Set – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan – Perfect for Fine Jewelry Settings!!
Tourmaline
$382Sale Price / set|40% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 6.68 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Set – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan – Perfect for Fine Jewelry Settings!!
Tourmaline
$430Sale Price / set|35% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 6.33 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Pair – Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones from Afghanistan – Perfect for Fine Jewelry Settings!!
Tourmaline
9.5 CTs Natural Ametrine Cushion Cut Bicolor Quartz Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Loose Ametrine Gemstone Weight 9.55 carats Dimension 14.4 x 10.6 x 8.7 mm Origin Bolivia Shape and Cut Rectangular Cushion Transparency Transparent Treatment...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz
$734Sale Price|30% Off
6.96 Ct Natural Bicolor Tourmaline, Blue Green & Pink Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Green Pink Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Rare Multicolor Tourmaline Stone for Custom Engagement Ring, Pendant, Statement Ring or Fine Handmade Designer ...
Tourmaline
2.3 cts Rare Bicolor Pink Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 10 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Color Pink Green with Amazing Transition Weight 2.30 carats Dimension 10.3 x 5.6 x 4.6 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut...
Tourmaline
$29,520Sale Price|20% Off
29.22 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, One-of-a-Kind Collector Stone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Gemstone: Bicolor Tourmaline Carat Weight: 29.22 carats Presentation: Loose, unmounted gemstone Condition: Excellent Follow Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills on 1stDibs to disco...
Other, Tourmaline, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$521Sale Price / set|30% Off
Rare Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstones 3.70 Ct Emerald Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Pink and Light Bluish Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone – Step Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!
Tourmaline
$1,740Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 6.95 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Step Emerald Cut!!
Tourmaline
$801Sale Price / set|30% Off
Rare Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstones 6.45 Ct Emerald Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Pink and Light Bluish Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstones – Step Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!
Tourmaline
1.5 Cts Bicolor Blue Green Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Cushion Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.50 carats Dimension 6.8*5.7*4.9 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency Transparent Clari...
Tourmaline
1.3 Ct Natural Bicolor Blue Green Baguette Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.30 carats Dimension 9.5*4.5*3.9 mm Color Blue Green SKU-TYB Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Baguette Tra...
Tourmaline
Blue Green Bicolor Tourmaline Pair Loose Gemstones for Earrings Jewellery 3.0 ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Pair Weight 3.0 carats Dimension 7.8*5.4*4.1 mm Origin Nuristan Afghanistan Treatment None Transparency slightly inclusion (visib...
Tourmaline
$1,051Sale Price|39% Off
Rare Light Slate Grey Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 4.45 Ct Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Slate Grey Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting Cushion Cut!!
Tourmaline
$367Sale Price|29% Off
Rare Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstone, 4.20 Ct Emerald Cut for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Earrings: Design stunning earrings that showcase the gemstone's captivating bicolor effect. 📝Note: Shot with an iPhone 1.
Tourmaline
2 Cts Natural Bicolor Pink & Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstones for Jewellery 7mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 2.10 carats Dimension 7.8 x 6.6 x 4.5 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Pastel Pink with Mint Green Shape and Cut E...
Tourmaline
3 Cts Bicolor Pastel Pink & Mint Green Color Tourmaline Gemstones for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 3.30 carats Color Pastel Pink with Fresh Mint Green Dimension 10.4*6.58*5.3 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape an...
Tourmaline
$509Sale Price / set|40% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair Set 3.80 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$1,368Sale Price|40% Off
Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 4.15 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
2.9 Cts Bicolor Pastel Pink & Mint Green Tourmaline Gemstones for Jewellery 7mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight & Dimension i) 1.50 cts 7.28 x 5.42 x 4.05 mm ii) 1.40 cts 7.15 x 5.45 x 4.15 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None C...
Tourmaline
$144Sale Price|20% Off
0.60 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Parti Sapphire Stone Oval Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from Sri Lanka, the gemstone displays excellent clarity and a vibrant color shift that makes it truly one-of-a-kind.
Sapphire
$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
$297Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivid Blue & Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstones Lot 3.10 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Blue and Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Bracelet, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$410Sale Price|29% Off
Rare Neon Bluish Green-White Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone, 5.40 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 5.40 Carats SHAPE: Step Emerald Cut SIZE (MM): 10.60 x 8.35 x 7.38 COLOR: Bicolor CLARITY: Moderately Included TREATMENT: None ORIGIN:...
Tourmaline
$237Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Bluish Green Two Tone Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Gemstone 2.50Ct Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Bluish Green Two Tone Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$272Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Electric Bluish Green & White Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone, 2.64 Ct for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 2.65 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 10.36 x 6.52 x 4.64 COLOR: Electric Bluish Green & White Bicolor CLARITY: Slightly Included TREAT...
Tourmaline
$311Sale Price|20% Off
Light Peachy Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 1.95 Ct Emerald
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Peachy Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for, Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting- Emerald Cut!!
Tourmaline
$158Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 2.20 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 2.20 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.25 Carat: 8.12 x 4.61 x 3.70 0.95 Carat: 7.99 x 4.31 x 3.36 COLOR: Bicolor Black and Blue CL...
Tourmaline
$223Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 3.10 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 3.10 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.50 Carat: 9.38 x 4.60 x 3.85 1.55 Carat: 9.45 x 4.58 x 3.89 COLOR: Bicolor Black and Blue CL...
Tourmaline
$220Sale Price / set|24% Off
Rare Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs, 3.25 Ct Emerald Cut-Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: 3.25 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.60 Carat: 7.13 x 6.08 x 4.46 1.65 Carat: 7.13 x 5.92 x 4.58 COLOR: Bicolor Black and Blue CL...
Tourmaline
$304Sale Price / set|30% Off
Darkish Black-Blue Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstones Set 4.90 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Darkish Black-Blue Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Jewel Set for Ring, Earrings or any other Jewelry Setting from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Black-Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Pairs 5.85 Carat Emerald Cut for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 4 WEIGHT: 5.85 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 1.65 Carat: 7.48 x 5.97 x 4.22 1.80 Carat: 7.54 x 6.02 x 4.47 1.20 Carat: 7.22 x 5.50 x 3.64 1.2...
Tourmaline
$2,592Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Olive Green Bicolor Tourmaline 50 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Olive Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot for Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$327Sale Price|29% Off
Neon Blue & Peachy Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 6.10 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Neon Blue & Peachy Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting Emerald Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$191Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Green Pink Hue Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Ring, Pendant Gemstone 5.20 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Yellow-Green and Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant in Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$3,849Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 16.95 Ct Emerald Cut for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Rich Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone in a beautiful Emerald Cut design from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$2,744Sale Price|38% Off
Natural Neon Bluish Green Bicolor Two Tone Tourmaline 12.65 Ct Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
If you are looking for a special and unique gemstone, this fancy Cushion cut Bluish Neon Green Bicolor Tourmaline is the perfect choice.
Tourmaline
$530Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstone, 4.90 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 4.90 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 17.64 x 6.72 x 4.78 COLOR: Bicolor CLARITY: Slightly included, with minor inclusions & Cracks tha...
Tourmaline
$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
$190Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vivid Bluish Green-White Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone, 1.70 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Expertly cut and polished in a mesmerizing emerald cut design, this tourmaline gemstone boasts a striking combination of vivid bluish-green and white bicolor hues.
Tourmaline
$576Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Pink Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone, 6.40 Carat Baguette Cut for Ring/Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 6.40 Carats SHAPE: Baguette SIZE (MM): 17.65 x 7.18 x 5.10 mm COLOR: Pink Bicolor CLARITY: 90% Eye Clean TREATMENT: Heated ORIGIN: Afg...
Tourmaline
$510Sale Price|29% Off
Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 5.60 Ct Emerald Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 5.60 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 16.04 x 6.60 x 5.63 COLOR: Watermelon Bicolor CLARITY: Slightly Included TREATMENT: Heated ORIGI...
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.