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Exquisite Natural Loose Amethyst Stone 23.45 Carats Amethyst Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Natural Loose Amethyst Stone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Green Natural Loose Peridot Stone 3.37 Carats Peridot Stone Peridot for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Natural Loose Peridot Stone, available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Nicely Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone 1.05 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Nicely Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

9.31 Carats Brilliant Loose Aquamarine Stone for Rings Aquamarine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Loose Aquamarine Stone For Rings Aquamarine Jewellery Aquamarine Bracelets Aquamarine Engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

7.19 Carats Brilliant Loose Aquamarine Stone for Rings Aquamarine Jewellery
Located in New York, NY
SKU - 80001 Stone - Natural Aquamarine Shape - Cushion Quality - Eye clean Weight - 7.19 cts Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Sweet Pink Natural Loose Tourmaline 2.31 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Loose Tourmaline 2.31 Carats Tourmaline stone For Jewellery Tourmaline pinkTourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Spectacular Malawi Garnet Loose Stone 1.65 Carats Garnet Jewelry Garnet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Malawi Garnet Loose Stone, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel 1.95 Carats Spinel Stone Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spinel Spinel Jewelry Spinel Ring Spinel Bracelets Spinel Necklaces Loosegemstone Loose Spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Exceptional Royal Purple Amethyst Stone 6.80 Carats Loose Gems Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exceptional Royal Purple Amethyst Stone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Adorable Natural Green Tourmaline Stone 1.55 Cts Loose Tourmaline for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorable Natural Green Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Blue Aquamarine Loose stone
Located in Melbourne, AU
A loose aquamrine gem weight : 3.47 ct vibrant blue colour and very sparkle VVS clarity cushion
Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Blue Aquamarine Loose stone
Blue Aquamarine Loose stone
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W 0.52 in D 0.24 in L 0.34 in
Excellent Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Stone 1.05 Carats Fine Jewelry Fine Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Excellent Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Natural Rare White Sapphire Loose Stone 1.75 Carats Heated Sapphire for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Rare White Sapphire Loose Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Fancy London Blue Loose Topaz Gemstone 3.70 CTS Topaz Jewellery Topaz Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy London Blue Loose Topaz Gemstone, available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

Excellent Loose Aquamarine 1.70 Carats Loose Gemstones for Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Aquamarine stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 1.70 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Spectacular Red Garnet For Jewelry 1.95 Carats AAA Eye Clean Loose Garnet Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Red Garnet For Jewelry, Available For Sale at Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.95
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.75 Carat Natural Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
2.75 Carat Natural Aquamarine Loose Stone GRS/GCS/GIA appointed lab certificate can be arranged
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

2.59 Carat Natural Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
2.59 Carat Natural Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be arranged upon request
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

4.75 Carat Natural Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
4.75 Carat Natural Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be arranged upon request
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone 2.10 Aquamarine Stone Finegems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Soft Red Malawi Garnet Stone Jewelry 1.45 Carats Garnet Stone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Soft Red Malawi Garnet Stone Jewelry, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.33 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone
Located in Carefree, AZ
Batalha This custom cut stone is cut by Spectrum Award Winner Mark Gronlund. This stone is a natural gem
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

7.50 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
loose amethyst lies in its versatility, as it can be set into various jewelry pieces or kept in its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

7.50 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst For Jewellery Making
7.50 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst For Jewellery Making
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W 0.35 in D 0.28 in L 0.65 in
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Lot Weight: 9.60 Carats Sizes: 1.25 to 2.20 Carat Colour: Mint Green And White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional and coveted 56.77 carat Tanzanite square cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
Tanzanite Ring Stone 56 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
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W 0.9 in D 0.58 in L 0.9 in
Aquamarine Heart Shape Gem 8.39 Carat Loose Stone
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
her future husband, where she developed a love of precious stones and jewelry design. Following her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Aquamarine Heart Shape Gem 8.39 Carat Loose Stone
Aquamarine Heart Shape Gem 8.39 Carat Loose Stone
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W 0.63 in D 0.31 in L 0.45 in
5.19 CTW IF AA Loose Trillion Tanzanite Stone
Located in Stuart, FL
5.19 CTW IF AA loose trillion tanzanite stone, measures 9.7 x 12.3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

5.19 CTW IF AA Loose Trillion Tanzanite Stone
5.19 CTW IF AA Loose Trillion Tanzanite Stone
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W 0.39 in L 0.49 in
4.25 Carat Tanzanite Pear-Shaped - Single Loose Stone
Located in Endwell, NY
Select this gorgeous ocean tanzanite for your next addition for any gemstone collection or jewelry
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

4.25 Carat Tanzanite Pear-Shaped - Single Loose Stone
4.25 Carat Tanzanite Pear-Shaped - Single Loose Stone
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W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
2.45 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Gemstone For Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
particularly popular choices for jewelry, but the stone's versatility allows it to be fashioned into a wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.25 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Pieces For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Size: 1.85 , 1.35 , 0.95 Carats Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Opal Stone 51.39 Carat Natural Ethiopian loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 51.39 carat free-form Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to an exclusive gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

13.85 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Gem For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 13.85 Carats Dimension: 18.9 x 11.1 x 9.6 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

13.85 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Gem For Necklace Jewelry
13.85 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Gem For Necklace Jewelry
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W 0.44 in D 0.38 in L 0.75 in
Aquamarine Octagon Shape Gem 48.86 Carat Loose Stone
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
, where she developed a love of precious stones and jewelry design. Following her instincts, she enrolled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Aquamarine Octagon Shape Gem 48.86 Carat Loose Stone
Aquamarine Octagon Shape Gem 48.86 Carat Loose Stone
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H 0.471 in W 0.762 in L 1.178 in
12.70 Carats Natural Loose Green Peridot For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
yellowish-green to olive green, with the most valuable stones exhibiting a pure, intense green color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

4.80 Cts Natural Morganite Trillion Cut Loose Gemstone Jewellery
Located in New York, NY
SKU - 50015 Stone : Natural Pink Morganite Clarity - Eye clean Shape : Trillion Grade - AAA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

Natural Tanzanite DLX Color Cushion Shape Loose Gemstone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
collection with charm and shine. Tanzanite displays intense colour play. The finest stone, with the absolute
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Loose Stone
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A marquise cut loose diamond certified by GIA as G color, VS2 clarity, with good polish and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Loose Stone
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Loose Stone
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W 0.24 in D 0.14 in L 0.5 in
1.25 Carat Loose Stone Emerald Heart Shape Brazil
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
. Stone can contain natural microcracks which is absolutely normal for emeralds. The emerald heart can be
Category

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.45 Carats Natural Loose Red Burmese Stone Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones spinel spinel for sale spinel price spinel stones red spinel for sale natural spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Blue Topaz Square Cut Stone Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
2 Pieces / 1 Pair 18.15 Ct Weight 11 mm Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

Peridot Ring Gem Loose Gemstone 5.51 Carat Unmounted Stone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 5.51 carat Peridot Shield gem, offered loose to a stone lover. Peridot dimensions: 12.70mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Peridot Ring Gem Loose Gemstone 5.51 Carat Unmounted Stone
Peridot Ring Gem Loose Gemstone 5.51 Carat Unmounted Stone
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W 0.42 in D 0.16 in L 0.5 in
Exceptional Vivid Tanzanite Loose Stone 11.01 Carats GIA Certified
Located in Media, PA
GIA REPORT NUMBER: 6234199403 This exceptional loose tanzanite stone, weighing 11.01 carats, has
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Certified 2.95 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.95 Carat Dimension: 10 x 8.4 x 4.4 Mm Certificate: Available
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite

8.52 Carat Muzo Vivid Green Loose Emerald Minor Oil
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Treatment only, it is a beautiful stone, ready to ship or to be set into a piece of jewellery of your choice
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

8.52 Carat Muzo Vivid Green Loose Emerald Minor Oil
8.52 Carat Muzo Vivid Green Loose Emerald Minor Oil
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W 0.5 in D 0.35 in L 0.5 in
2.04 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
2.04 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

3.24 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
3.24 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

3.78 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
3.78 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

6.63 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
6.63 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

3.27 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
3.27 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

7.79 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
7.79 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

1.99 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
1.99 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

1.85 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone
Located in London, GB
1.85 Carat Natural Santa Maria Color Aquamarine Loose Stone Appointed lab certificate can be
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

3.55 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Set Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Set Weight: 3.55 Carats Sizes: 0.90 to 1.65 Carat Origin: Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.10 Carats Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Ring Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.10 Carats Dimension: 8.6x8.2x7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pieces For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.0 Carats Dimension: 10x4.8x3.1 Emerald 7.5x6.2x4.4 cushion Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Perfect Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.25 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.25 Carats Tourmaline stone For Jewellery Tourmaline Gemstone Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

Exquisite Natural Loose Aquamarine Gem 1.95 Carats Aquamarine Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Aquamarine stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 1.95 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Natural Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.45 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
CERTIFICATE: Available Natural Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.45 Carats Tourmaline stone For Jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

Opal Stone 25.67 Carat Oval Natural Ethiopian Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 25.67 Carat oval Ethiopian Opal loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem collector
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Exceptional Aquamarine Cut Gemstone 1.30 Carats Aquamarine Loose Gems Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Aquamarine stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 1.30 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

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Jewelry Loose Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of jewelry loose stones for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Silver. Our collection of jewelry loose stones includes designs that are universally popular, but Artisan and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Gems Paradise and Antinori Fine Jewels are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many oval cut, emerald cut and cushion cut jewelry loose stones for sale. When shopping our range of jewelry loose stones, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Jewelry Loose Stones?

Prices for jewelry loose stones start at $730 and top out at $700,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,500.

Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You

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.

Questions About Jewelry Loose Stones
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The phrase “blue stone jewelry” likely refers to sapphires. Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York. The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge.Shop a collection of antique and vintage sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bluestone used for jewelry corresponds to the throat chakra, communication, and clarity. It has different meanings, but widely it is used for helping resolve conflict, speak from the heart, and achieve mental focus & clarity. There are a variety of options available Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Lapis, Lazuli, Kyanite, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of bluestone jewelry with different styles and patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The green stone on Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry varies by the piece. Often, the green gemstones are emeralds, but the luxury French jewelry house also creates pendants and other accessories that feature green malachite and tourmaline. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.