Certified 10.84 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Oval cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: purplish-RED Gemstone Type: Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone size: 14.93x12.13x7.62 mm Cut Grade: Excellen...
Garnet, Rhodolite
AIG Certified Faceted Blue Sapphire: 1.33 Carat Pear Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 1.33 carat Dimensions: 9.090 * 5.870 * 3.260 MM Clarity : SI Clean Treatment: Heated Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 ...
Blue Sapphire
7.19 Carats Certified Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstone Oval Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Rhodolite is a type of gemstone that is typically a deep, rose pink to a raspberry red in color.
Garnet
GFCO Certified Natural 4.02Ct Violet Spinel gemstone, Cushion cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Violet Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.25x8.14x6.62mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clarity/Grade: VS Gemstone Shape:...
Spinel
Fine 1.08ct GIA Certified Unheated Sapphire HOT Pink Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.08ct GIA Certified Unheated Sapphire Hot Pink Cushion Cut Gemstone Fine GIA Certified Hot Pink Cushion Cut Untreated Sapphire. 1.08 Carat natural sapphire with a fine hot pin...
Sapphire
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.71 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.71 Carat Dimension: 7.35 x 6.30 x 4.69 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
GFCO Certified Natural 1.78Ct Grey Spinel gemstone, Heart cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Grey Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 6.88x7.76x4.63mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clarity/Grade: VS Gemstone Shape: H...
Spinel
1.04ct Unique IGI Certified Bi Colour Blue Yellow Australian Sapphire Gemstone
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.04ct Unique IGI Certified Bi Colour Blue Yellow Australian Sapphire Gemstone IGI Certified Australian Bi Colour Blue Yellow Sapphire Pear Cut Gem. 1.04 Carat with a unique blue ye...
Sapphire
Certified Natural 2.56Ct Cobalt Spinel loose gemstone, Cushion cut, Origin Burma
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified AIG Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 8.45x7.14x4,80mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: Loupe clean Gem...
Spinel
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.44 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.44 Carat Dimension: 6.89 x 6.57 x 3.79 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a ...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.65 Carat Dimension: 7.80 x 6.42 x 3.97 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
Natural Oval Cut Sandawana Emerald Certified 2.45Cts Emerald Loose Gemstone.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Oval Cut Sandawana Emerald Certified 2.45Cts Emerald Loose Gemstone. Size: 10.10x7.60x4.90mm Approx Gemstone Clarity Grade: Moderately Included Country of Origin: Sandawana
Emerald
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
Bellerophon Certified 6.80 CT Natural Spinel Gemstone Purplish Pink Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
This exquisite **Spinel gemstone** showcases a captivating **Purplish Pink hue**, celebrated for its lively brilliance and timeless appeal. Originating from **Tanzania**, a region re...
Spinel
Certified 3.81 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Octagon cut, Tanzani
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: RED-PINK-PURPLE Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.48x8.51x5.56 mm Cut Grade: Excelle...
Garnet
1.29 Carat Natural Loose Certified Red Spinel Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luxurious, collector-grade treasure for the discerning fine jewelry designer seeking rare African pedigree, certified authenticity, and immaculate craftsmanship.
Spinel
$920Sale Price|20% Off
AGA Certified 1.79 Carat Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.79 Carat Dimension: 7.77 x 7.12 x 3.72 Mm Colour: Brownish Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: AGA Certificate Availabl...
Spinel, Other
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.28 Carat Dimension: 6.36 x 6.21 x 4.17 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a ca...
Spinel, Other
Certified 12.14 Ct. Natural Zircon loose gemstone, Cushion cut, Sri Lanka.
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Golden-Yellow Zircon loose Gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO. Stone: Zircon.
Zircon
Certified 15.09 Ct Natural Zircon loose gemstone, Oval cut, Sri Lanka.
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Zircon loose Gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Stone: Zircon Stone Creation: Natural Stone Color: Yellow-Green/Green-Yellow Stone Origin: Sri Lanka Stone size: 15.22x12.08x...
Zircon
AIG Certified Faceted Blue Sapphire: 1.56 Carat Oval Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment: Heated Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 This sapphire gemstone is a timeless symbol of elegance...
Blue Sapphire
$960Sale Price|20% Off
AGA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.03 Carat Dimension: 8.40 x 6.71 x 4.77 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: AGA Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
Certified Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline 12.21 Ct Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pinkish Red Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone, ICA Certified Earth-Mined Genuine Pink Red Tourmaline Jewelry Stone, Fine Gemstone for Ring, Earrings, Pendant, C...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.57 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.57 Carat Dimension: 7.38 x 6.60 x 3.95 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a c...
Spinel, Other
Bellerophon Certified Intense Blue Sapphire: Faceted Gemstone Cushion 5.049 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 5.049 carat Dimensions: 9.51 * 7.94 * 6.42 MM Clarity : SI Clean Treatment: None Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 Thi...
Blue Sapphire
$944Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 8.34 x 7.04 x 4.04 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Sp...
Spinel, Other
$924Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.73 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.73 Carat Dimension: 7.02 x 6.96 x 4.32 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.63 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.63 Carat Dimension: 7.11 x 5.97 x 5.02 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Availabl...
Spinel, Other
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.82 Carat Dimension: 6.82 x 6.57 x 5.12 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
2.17 Carat Certified Natural Cobalt Blue Spinel Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.17 carats Dimensions 7.78 x 7.42 × 4.48 mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher GFCO Certified AG192 Elevate your fine jewelry collect...
Spinel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 2.92 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 2.92 Carat Dimension: 8.25 x 7.56 x 5.46 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Shape: Cushion Spinels is...
Spinel, Other
$900Sale Price|25% Off
GFCO Certified 1.78 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.78 Carat Dimension: 7.81 x 7.14 x 4.27 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$660Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 1.12 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.12 Carat Dimension: 6.03 x 5.68 x 3.95 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Spinels is a capt...
Spinel, Other
$595Sale Price|30% Off
Certified 1.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.05 Carat Dimension: 5.83 x 5.82 x 3.53 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Spinels is a captiv...
Spinel, Other
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.29 Carat Dimension: 7.28 x 5.51 x 3.70 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.44 Carats Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.44 Carat Dimension: 7.32 x 6.16 x 4.08 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spinel is a captivat...
Spinel, Other
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.10 Carat Dimension: 7.76 x 7.47 x 4.31 Mm Colour: Lavender Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating...
Spinel, Other
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.29 Carat Dimension: 5.48 x 5.43 x 3.79 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating gems...
Spinel, Other
$960Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.07ct Purple Spinel Oval Cut Gemstone, Tanzania, New
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.07 Carat Dimension: 8.40 x 6.91 x 4.88 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating g...
Spinel, Other
$520Sale Price|20% Off
GCI Certified 1.36 Carat Natural Ruby Octagon Shape Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Whether for personal use, investment, or custom jewelry, buying a certified loose ruby ensures authenticity, fair value, and the opportunity to craft a piece tailored to individual t...
Ruby
$640Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.16 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 2.16 Carat Dimension: 7.84 x 6.06 x 4.70 Mm Colour : Bluish Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Sp...
Spinel
Certified Mahenge spinel 3.08 ct. Natural loose gemstone, Oval , Origin Tanzaa
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Mahenge Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID VIOLET Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.56x8.38x5.38 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grad...
Spinel
Certified 12.95 Ct. Natural Almandine Garnet loose gemstone, Oval cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural VIVID RED Almandine Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID RED Gemstone Type: Almandine Garnet Gemstone size: 14.38x10.99x9.89 mm Cut Grade: E...
Garnet
GIA Certified "Royal Blue" Sapphire 6.09 Ct Cushion Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
These are for reference only — this listing is for the loose gemstone. If you like any of the designs shown, we can create a custom ring using this gemstone in 14K or 18K Gold (Yello...
Blue Sapphire
GIA Certified Deep Blue Sapphire 4.01 Ct Cushion Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
The sapphire has been certified by GIA and is confirmed to be heat-treated only, with no indications of further enhancements.
Blue Sapphire
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Loose Blue Sapphire Marquise Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.64 Carats Sizes: 10.29 x 5.13 x 3.96 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Marquise Colour: Blue Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: AIG Certificate A...
Blue Sapphire, Other
$560Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 0.69 Carat Natural Loose Ruby Gemstone From Mozambique
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ruby Weight: 0.69 Carat Dimension: 5.31 x 5.31 x 3.05 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Mozambique Treatment: Heat Enhancement (H-2) Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Mozambique...
Ruby, Other
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 2.14 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Gemstone From Madagascar, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 2.14 Carats Sizes: 8.69 x 6.44 x 4.58 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Greenish Blue Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: AIG Certificat...
Sapphire, Other
Certified spinel 3.19 ct. Natural loose gemstone, Oval cut, Origin Burma
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Violet-Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.17x8.03x5.90mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: SI Gems...
Spinel
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 4.41 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 4.41 Carat Dimension: 10.23 x 8.32 x 5.60 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Faceted tsavorite...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Other
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Loose Ruby Gemstone From Myanmar (Burma)
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Loose Ruby Weight: 1.02 Carat Dimension: 5.53 x 5.59 x 3.67 Mm Colour: Pink-Red Treatment: Heated Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Certificate: Gemological Consultancy Lab Certifica...
Ruby, Other
$510Sale Price|40% Off
Untreated Certified 1.68 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.68 Carats Sizes: 8.08 x 6.21 x 3.77 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Greenish Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available ...
Sapphire, Other
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Unheated Certified 3.29 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Gemstone From Madagascar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 3.29 Carats Sizes: 9.62 x 7.39 x 5.02 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Bluish Green Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available S...
Sapphire, Other
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Unheated Certified 2.15 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Gemstone From Madagascar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 2.15 Carats Sizes: 8.51 x 6.64 x 4.08 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Parti Colour Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available ...
Sapphire, Other
$640Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 2.73 Carats Sizes: 8.28 x 7.17 x 5.07 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Greenish Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available S...
Sapphire, Other
$4,742Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 67.75 Carat Natural Quartz Citrine Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This GIA certified 67.75 Carat Natural Quartz Citrine Oval loose gemstone has modified brilliant cut.
Citrine, Quartz
GFCO Certified Natural 3.77 Ct. Blue Spinel gemstone, Cushion , Origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel Loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.45x8.03x5.95mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: Eye clean Gems...
Spinel
$960Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 7.19 Carat Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Tanzanian’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 7.19 Carats Dimension: 12.50 x 9.95 x 7.66 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape : Oval Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Rho...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$659Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Burma Ruby Round Cut 5.8x5.7mm 1.01 Cts – Loose Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
This GIA-Certified Burma Ruby is a truly exceptional gemstone, renowned for its vivid color and unmatched quality.
Ruby
$3,731Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Burma Ruby Heated Oval 6.54x5.86mm 1.36cts – Natural Red Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
This premium GIA certified Burma ruby captures the unmistakable allure that has made Burmese rubies legendary among gemstone collectors and fine jewelry lovers alike.
Ruby
GFCO Certified Natural 4.21 Ct., Blue Spinel gemstone, cushion cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel Loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 10.72x7.60x6.00 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: Eye Clean Ge...
Spinel
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.