GIA Certified 0.25 Certified Light Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
excellent value without sacrificing too much on visual appeal. Also, GIA Certified diamond refers to a
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.25 Certified Light Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
excellent value without sacrificing too much on visual appeal. Also, GIA Certified diamond refers to a
Diamond
$353,690 / set
X Paraiba GIA certified
Located in Stockholm, SE
Discovered in the Brazilian state , Paraíba, this gemstone delivers an electric shock of color
Paraiba
Certified faceted ruby, 0.46 cts
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified faceted ruby sku212 Weight: 0.46 cts Size: 4.90х4.02х2.50 mm GFCO laboratory certificate
Ruby
Certified faceted ruby, 0.68 cts
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified faceted ruby sku209 Weight: 0.68 cts Size: 5.24х4.23х3.54 mm GFCO laboratory certificate
Ruby
Certified faceted ruby, 0.54 cts
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified faceted ruby sku208 Weight: 0.54 cts Size: 5.22х4.21х3.07 mm Vivid saturated pink-red
Ruby
Certified Faceted emerald, 0.57 cts
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Faceted emerald sku213 Weight: 0.57 cts Size: 5.78 x 4.57 x 3.21 mm Color: VIVID green
Emerald
Certified Faceted emerald, 0.24 cts
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Faceted emerald sku214 Weight: 0.24 cts Size: 3.83 x 3.62 x 2.76 mm Color: green 100
Emerald
Certified Faceted emerald, 0.26 cts
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Faceted emerald sku215 Weight: 0.26 cts Size: 3.94 x 3.34 x 3.08 mm Color: VIVID green
Emerald
$1,450Sale Price|50% Off
16.26ct. Certified Fire Opal Cabochon
Located in Crescent City, IL
Beautiful 16.26ct. 22.98 x 14.06 x 10.53 mm. pear-shaped fire opal cabochon. Translucent body with vivid flashes of green, yellow, orange, pink and subtle blue. Smooth polished surfa...
Fire Opal
1.17 cts, Certified faceted Paraiba tourmaline
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified faceted Paraiba tourmaline sku694 Weight: 1.17 cts Size: 8.66x5.18x3.29 mm Origin
Tourmaline, Paraiba
4.28 cts, Certified faceted Paraiba tourmaline
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified faceted Paraiba tourmaline sku693 Weight: 4.28 cts Size: 10.93x8.74x6.63 mm Origin
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$125,000
5.03CT HRD Certified Cushion
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by HRD. Shape: Cushion Weight: 5.03 CT Color: H Clarity: VVS2 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: Nil Laser inscription ...
Diamond
Rhodolite Garnet 4.86Ct natural gemstone, Oval cut, Tanzania, GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID purplish Pink
Garnet, Rhodolite
$788,617
X Red Diamond GIA certified
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare red diamonds, considered the most elusive of all colored diamonds, are nature's ultimate treasure with profound investment value. Public records indicate there are only about 2...
Diamond
Spinel VIVID Purple natural gemstone 3.09Ct ., Cushion cut, Origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone from Tanzania Laboratory certified AGL Gemstone Color: Purple
Spinel
IGI Certified 0.61ct Round-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 0.61ct Round-Shaped Diamond This 0.61ct round brilliant diamond represents the
Diamond
Garnet 5.14Ct Pyrope-Almandine natural gemstone Heart, Tanzania, Certificate AGL
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Pyrope-Almandine Loose Gemstone 5.14Ct Laboratory certified AGL Gemstone Color
Garnet
GIA Certified 1.74ct Marquise-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 1.74ct Marquise-Shaped Diamond This breathtaking 1.74ct marquise-cut diamond is a
Diamond
Garnet 7.33Ct Pyrope-Almandine natural gemstone, Heart cut, Tanzania Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Pyrope-Almandine Loose Gemstone 7.33Ct Laboratory certified AGL Gemstone Color
Garnet
GIA Certified 0.70ct Round-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 0.70ct Round-Shaped Diamond Experience the pinnacle of diamond beauty with this 0.70
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.00ct Heart-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 1.00ct Heart-Shaped Diamond A symbol of pure love and refined taste, this 1.00ct
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.72ct Round-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 1.72ct Round-Shaped Diamond This stunning 1.72ct round brilliant diamond is a
Diamond
IGI Certified 1.79ct Round-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 1.79ct Round-Shaped Diamond Radiating brilliance and purity, this 1.79ct round
Diamond
IGI Certified 10.40ct Cushion Cabochon Tourmaline
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 10.40ct Cushion Cabochon Tourmaline Radiating charm and rarity, this 10.40ct cushion
Tourmaline
Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone 3.58 Ct. Certificate, Octagon cut. Origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Lavender Purple Gemstone
Spinel
GIA Certified 0.50ct Round-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 0.50ct Round-Shaped Diamond A dazzling choice for any fine jewelry setting, this
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.02ct Heart-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 1.02ct Heart-Shaped Diamond Celebrate love with this captivating 1.02ct heart-shaped
Diamond
GIA Certified 2.42ct Round-Shaped Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
GIA Certified 2.42ct Round-Shaped Diamond A stunning 2.42-carat round brilliant diamond that
Diamond
Natural Green Tsavorite Gemstone 1.83 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect addition to your collection of beautiful, GIA certified natural gemstones. The GIA is an
Tsavorite
8.86 GAL Certified Oval Tanzanite
Located in Bethesda, MD
• Gemstone: Tanzanite • Weight: 8.86 Carats • Shape: Oval • Dimensions: 14.40 x 10.99 x 7.56mm
Tanzanite
$39,000 / item
5.15 Carats Colombian Emerald GRS Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
unparalleled beauty and allure of one of the world's most sought-after gemstones. Expertly cut into a classic
Emerald
1.41 cts, Certified faceted Paraiba heart tourmaline
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified faceted Paraiba heart tourmaline sku695 Weight: 1.41 cts Size: 7.80x6.57x4.51 mm Origin
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$720Sale Price|55% Off
Certified 1.30ct Oval Paraiba Tourmaline, 7.02x5.79x4.39 mm
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
brilliance and clean, lively light return. Certified by a respected gemological lab, this stone is ideal for
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$320Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 Carats Intense Red Malawi Garnet Gemstone from Malawi
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality, flawless 4.20 carats certified garnet gemstone from Malawi. Product Information: GEMSTONE TYPE
Garnet
Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Gemstone 2.23 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lively sparkle across every facet. Completely unheated and GIA certified, this gemstone offers both
Pink Sapphire
Beautiful 1.63 carats Pink Spinel (Swiss Certified)
Located in London, GB
saturation and a lively, glowing brilliance. Spinel is one of the great connoisseur's gemstones
Spinel
Tsavorite Garnet Loose 1.66 Ct. natural gemstone, Cushion, Tanzania, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Tsavorite Loose gemstone from Tanzania! Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color
Garnet, Tsavorite
HRD Certified 1.57ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified 1.57ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond is a dazzling gemstone of exceptional quality and
Diamond
Exceptional 1.63 carats Pink Spinel, Swiss Certified
Located in London, GB
saturation and a lively, glowing brilliance. Spinel is one of the great connoisseur's gemstones
Spinel
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone 2.62 Ct., Cushion, Tanzania, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose gemstone, RARE Color! Laboratory certified: GFCO Gemstone Color
Garnet
HRD Certified 0.50ct Heart-Cut Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified 0.50ct Heart-Cut Diamond is a breathtaking and romantic gemstone, perfect for
Diamond
41.62 Carat Green Paraiba Tourmaline - AIG Certified
Located in Brisbane City, AU
made copper-bearing tourmalines among the most coveted coloured gemstones in the world. The stone
Paraiba
Exceptional 1.10 carats Unheated Ruby - Swiss Certified
Located in London, GB
Mozambique, one of the leading modern sources of fine quality sapphires. Certified by Gem Research Swisslab
Ruby
0.21CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.21 CT Color: D Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscription...
Diamond
0.23CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.23 CT Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Very Good Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscriptio...
Diamond
0.16CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.16 CT Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscriptio...
Diamond
0.23CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.23 CT Color: D Clarity: SI1 Cut: Very Good Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscription...
Diamond
0.15CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.15 CT Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Very Good Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscriptio...
Diamond
0.24CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.24 CT Color: D Clarity: VS2 Cut: Very Good Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscription...
Diamond
0.17CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.17 CT Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Very Good Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscriptio...
Diamond
0.15CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.15 CT Color: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Very Good Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscriptio...
Diamond
0.23CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.23 CT Color: D Clarity: VS1 Cut: Very Good Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: Slight Laser inscripti...
Diamond
0.28CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.28 CT Color: D Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: Very Slight Laser insc...
Diamond
0.27CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.27 CT Color: D Clarity: SI2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscription...
Diamond
0.26CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.26 CT Color: D Clarity: VS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Laser inscription...
Diamond
0.23CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.23CT Color: D Clarity: VS1 Cut: Very Good Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Inscription : IGI ...
Diamond
0.23CT IGI Certified Round Brilliant
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Natural Diamond graded by IGI. Shape: Round Brilliant Weight: 0.23CT Color: D Clarity: VS1 Cut: Very Good Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Inscription : IGI ...
Diamond
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.