$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.70 Carat Dimension: 6.8 x 6.7 x 5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gem...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Deep Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Deep Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 5.8 x 4 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating g...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Deep Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Deep Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.30 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 6.2 x 4.1 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivatin...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Adorable Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.10 Carats Dimension: 7.2 x 6.6 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for ...
Tourmaline
$960Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 8 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tour...
Tourmaline
$432Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.25 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 7.7 x 6 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Clarity :...
Tourmaline
Alex Jona 18K White Gold Neon Lagoon Tourmaline & Sapphire Ring, New
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a Neon lagoon Tourmaline weighing 1.45, surrounded by a mix pavé of blue sapphires weighing 0.6...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold,...
7.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Set Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 7.70 Carats Sizes: 1.10 To 2.75 Carats Origin: Afghanistan Colour: Green Lagoon Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmal...
Tourmaline, Other
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Pretty Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline 3.55 Carat Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.55 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.2 x 7.2 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.25 Carats Dimension: 7.7 x 7.6 x 7 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
5.20 Carat Pretty Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 9 x 7 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captiva...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 6.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gems...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8 x 7.1 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemsto...
Tourmaline
$720Sale Price|20% Off
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Perfect Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.90 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 7.3 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Square Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 6.5 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gems...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Baguette Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 9.6 x 5.6 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Greenish Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivati...
Tourmaline
3.95 ct. Lagoon Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful yet statement-making piece, the ring showcases a 3.95 ct neon lagoon tourmaline—its glow unmistakable and captivating.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 6.3 x 5.9 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tourm...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|20% Off
4.75 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.75 Carats Dimension: 12.7 x 7.3 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is ...
Tourmaline
$800Sale Price|20% Off
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.90 Carats Dimension: 9.9 x 7.4 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$720Sale Price|20% Off
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 7.2 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$880Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 8 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captiv...
Tourmaline
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Square Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
$304Sale Price|20% Off
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 11.9 x 5.7 x 5 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.95 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.95 Carats Dimension: 14.2 x 5.9 x 5 Mm Colour: Greenish Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 7.5 x 7.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tour...
Tourmaline
Vintage White Gold Diamond & 7.85ct Lagoon Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 11k white gold and features a striking 7.85 carat lagoon green tourmaline accented by diamonds. The vibrant green tourmaline serves as the centerpiece...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Exceptional 21.56ct Untreated Lagoon Tourmaline, Afghanistan, AAA+ Investment
Located in Viena, Viena
lagoon coloured as it occurs with a 21.56 ct Paraiba tourmaline, only purer (98% purity, 1 kl. flag) and with extreme luminosity, a lagoon / lagoon (color blue green or green blue) u...
Tourmaline
Giant 14K Gold 4.7ct Lagoon Tourmaline Diamond Earrings
Located in GOES, NL
These exceptional earrings are crafted in radiant 14-karat white gold and are crowned with a truly rare treasure: lagoon colored Tourmalines of extraordinary beauty and clarity.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
Lagoon Tourmaline 3.62Ct natural Gemstone, Cushion, Afghanistan , Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Green Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Certificate GFCO Gemstone Color: Green Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Gemstone size: 9.24x7.60x6.87 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: Loop cl...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Faceted Green Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 1.60 Carats Dimensions : 8.7x5x4.1 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : SI Shape: Emerald Color: Lagoon Certificate: On Demand Basically, mint ...
Tourmaline
Lagoon Tourmaline 3.10ct Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
This exceptional ring is crafted in radiant 18-karat white gold and crowned with a truly rare treasure: a lagoon colored Tourmaline of extraordinary beauty.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Lagoon Tourmaline Gemstone: Natural October Birthstone, Afghanistan 6.25 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Untreated and completely natural, this lagoon-colored tourmaline is a perfect choice for collectors and jewelry lovers seeking beauty, authenticity, and lasting value in a single gem...
Tourmaline
$144Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Included Clarity From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 3.15 Carats Sizes: 12x5.7x5.1 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity :Included Shape: Emerald Color: Bluish green ( Lagoon) Certificate: On Demand...
Tourmaline
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
4.45 Carats Incredible Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Lagoon Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.45 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 7.3 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Mint tourmali...
Tourmaline
Platinum Cushion-Cut Green Lagoon Tourmaline and Diamond Three-Stone Cocktail
Located in Tucson, AZ
Designed by Christopher Green this three stone style ring is fashioned in just over 15 grams of platinum and features a beautiful lagoon colored Tourmaline estimated to be 6-7 carats...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vivid Lagoon Tourmaline Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
This exceptional ring is crafted in radiant 14-karat white gold and crowned with a truly rare treasure: a lagoon colored Tourmaline of extraordinary beauty.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,104Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Lagoon Tourmaline Pair 9.02 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Green Lagoon Natural Tourmaline Matched Pair Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones, Earth-Mined Untreated Faceted Tourmaline Pair for Earrings, Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry Making, ...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.80 Carats Dimension: 8.4 x 5.4 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Lagoon Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tour...
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 6.3 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Lagoon tourmaline, a captiva...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price / set|39% Off
Gorgeous Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Lot 4.65 Carat from Kunar Mine for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 4.65 Carats Sizes: 0.65 to 1.50 Carat Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : SI Shape: Emerald & Cushion Color: Bluish green ( Lagoon) Certificate: ...
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
$690Sale Price|30% Off
Lagoon Natural Tourmaline 2.32 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring/Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Rare Earth-Mined Lagoon Tourmaline Crystal for Pendant, Ring & Custom Jewelry
Tourmaline
Rare Lagoon Green Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone For Jewellery 9 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lagoon Tourmaline is among the most sought-after colors within the tourmaline family due to its refreshing oceanic appearance, exceptional brilliance, and rarity.
Tourmaline
$958Sale Price|30% Off
Greenish Lagoon Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut 2.31Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Greenish Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth-Mined Lagoon Tourmaline with Greenish Hues for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Bir...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.40 Carats Natural Genuine Loose Tourmaline Lot Emerald Shape For Jewellery Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.40 Carats Size: 1.05 to 1.75 Carats Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Mint Lagoon Treatment: Non Mint lagoon tourmaline is a captivating...
Tourmaline
3.41 Ct Namibian Lagoon Blue-Green Tourmaline Octagonal Emerald Cut Loupe Clean
Located in Monaco, MC
Namibian lagoon tourmaline, 3.41 carats, octagonal emerald cut, loupe clean clarity.
Tourmaline
6.07 Ct Namibian Lagoon Blue-Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loupe Clean Gemstone
Located in Monaco, MC
Namibian lagoon tourmaline, 6.07 carats, cushion cut, loupe clean clarity.
Tourmaline
Natural Lagoon Cushion Cut Tourmaline Faceted Gems Stone for Fine Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
This natural tourmaline displays a refined lagoon color—a delicate blend of pastel green and blue tones that shifts beautifully in different lighting.
Tourmaline
Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Why Lagoon Blue-Green Tourmaline is Highly Sought After Lagoon tourmaline is one of the most in-demand modern gemstone colors, combining the popularity of: • Paraiba-like ocean ton...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|35% Off
3.35 Carat Loose Lagoon Blue Color Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carat Dimensions 9.8x8.2x5.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 3.35 Carat Loose Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone s...
Tourmaline
$920Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Symbolizing balance, creativity, and protection, this Lagoon Tourmaline is not just a gemstone but a timeless investment in beauty and meaning.
Tourmaline
$216Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.65 Carats Dimension: 6.9x6x5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Color: Lagoon Green Treatment: Non/ Natural Certificate: On Demand Lagoon green tour...
Tourmaline
Schmuckzicke 18K White Gold 3.90ct Afghan Green-Blue Tourmaline Ring Top Clarity
Located in Viena, Viena
Lagun Green-Blue Tourmaline Brilliant Ring 750 White Gold 3.90 ct 0.27 ct Afghanistan Top Quality clear, pure lines, solid 18 carat white gold and a top of untreated green-blue Lago...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Loupe Clean 1.90 Carats Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Baguette Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 8x5.5x5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Baguette Treatment: Non Clarity: Loupe Clean Certificate: On Customer Demand Color: Gr...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.2 Carats Natural Greenish Blue Tourmaline Gemstone Cushion Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
The gemstone features excellent brilliance and clarity, making it an exceptional choice for luxury custom jewelry and designer gemstone pieces. Greenish blue tourmaline, often descr...
Tourmaline
$744Sale Price|20% Off
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Tourmaline Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Reverse Pair Tourmaline Weight: 3.75 Carat Dimension: Lagoon Tourmaline :8.2 x 5.7 x 4.6 Mm Seafoam Tourmaline: 8.2 x 5.7 x 4.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certifi...
Tourmaline, Other
Teal Blue, Mint Green, Lagoon Blue Tourmalines Natural Afghan Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: This exquisite collection of natural Afghan Tourmalines showcases a stunning gradient of colors, ranging from deep teal blue-green and vivid lagoon blue to delicate mi...
Tourmaline
Emerald Cut Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.10 carats Dimension 6.3 x 5.0 x 4.2 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Color Lagoon Blue Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transpare...
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.