5.14 ct Brazil Natural Amethyst Gemstone Emerald Cut 12X8
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite 5.14 ct Amethyst Gemstone is a must-have for any jewelry enthusiast. The gemstone is cut in an emerald shape and measures 12mm x 8.5mm. It is created naturally in Braz...
Amethyst
Natural Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 24.30 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 24.30 Carats Dimension - 18*18*13 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Deep Pinkish Purple Clarity : VVS Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This fanc...
Amethyst
16.12 ct Brazil Amethyst Natural Fantasy Cut Cushion 16X16
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning 16.12 ct Amethyst is a must-have for any gemstone collector. With a fantasy cut and a cushion shape, this natural gemstone measures 16 mm in both length and width. The ...
Amethyst
$972Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Ametrine 34.75Ct Emerald Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Bi-Color Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Purple and Golden Yellow Quartz for Fine Custom Jewelry, Ring or Pendant 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Ametrine ⚖️ WEIGHT: 34.75 Carat 🪚 SH...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz
5.85 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 5.85 Carats Dimension; 11.3 x 10.7 x 7.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique ...
Amethyst, Citrine
6.40 Carat Pretty Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.40 Carats Dimension; 11.4 x 10 x 6.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
7.05 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.05 Carats Dimension; 12.2 x 10.8 x 8.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique ...
Amethyst, Citrine
$376Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Yellow 17.80 Carat Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape from Bolivia
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 17.80 Carats Dimension: 17.7x12.5x10.3 Mm Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Clarity: Loupe Clean Certificate: On Demand For those born in the month of...
Amethyst, Citrine
10.77 Carat Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional loose Ametrine from Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills weighs approximately 10.77 carats and is cut in a refined emerald shape to showcase its natural bi color character.
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Emerald
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 24.60 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 24.60 Carats Dimension - 23*17*12 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This beautif...
Amethyst
13.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Hexagon Cut Gemstone From Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 13.40 Carats Dimension; 24 x 12.5 x 9.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Hexagon Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 21.90 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 21.90 Carats Dimension - 22.5*16*11 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This stun...
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 11.15 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 11.15 Carats Dimension - 18*11.5*8 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This ameth...
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 35.25 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 35.25 Carats Dimension - 28*18*12 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This amethyst ...
Amethyst
Scissor Cut 3.85 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 3.85 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 5.6 x 4.3 Mm 11.8 x 5.7 x 4.4 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On C...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Scissors Cut Gemstone From Bolivia
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 5.45 Carats Dimension: 11.6 x 7 x 5.2 Mm 11.6 x 7.1 x 5.2 Mm Shape: Emerald Cut: Scissors Cut Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
Natural Precision Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 37.74 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 37.74 Carats Dimension - 21*21*15 mm Shape : Precision Round Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Fam...
Amethyst
Pinkish Purple Amethyst Gemstone: 18.55 Carat Pear Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape : Pear Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This beautiful **Amethyst gemstone** sho...
Amethyst
Natural Brazil Amethyst 1.4 ct Emerald Cut Gemstone Brazil 8X6
Located in Warren, NJ
This beautiful amethyst gemstone, weighing 1.4 carats, is perfect for those looking for a high-quality, natural gemstone to add to their collection. The emerald cut shape and 8x6 dim...
Amethyst
$384Sale Price|30% Off
Purple and Golden Natural Ametrine 9.81Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Purple and Golden Natural Ametrine 9.81 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Rare Bi-Color Ametrine Quartz Crystal, Large Faceted Gem for Ring Pendant Custom Fine Jewelry Making, Februa...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz
5.80 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Baguette Shape Gemstone For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 5.80 Carats Dimension: 10 x 6.5 x 5.8 Mm Shape: Baguette Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
Natural Bolivian Ametrine Hand Carved Fancy Cut Loose Gemstone Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Natural bolivian ametrine hand carved fancy cut loose gemstone pendant brooch. Introducing our exquisite natural Bolivian ametrine fancy Mango shaped hand carved gemstone.
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
15.50 Carat Loose Ametrine Baguette Shape from Bolivia Purple Yellow Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 15.50 Carats Dimension: 16.6x12.3x9.5 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Baguette Color: Purple & Yellow Clarity: Eye Clean Certificate: On Demand For those born in ...
Amethyst, Citrine
6.3 ct. Brazil Natural Amethyst Flower Marquise Fantasy Cut 16X12 Floral
Located in Warren, NJ
The gemstone is of top-notch quality and is perfect for use in jewelry making or as an addition to a collection of loose gemstones. The gemstone type is amethyst, which is known for ...
Amethyst
8 ct. Brazil Natural Amethyst Kite Fantasy Cut 16X13 Fancy
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning 8 ct. Amethyst Kite Fantasy Cut gemstone is a must-have for any jewelry enthusiast. With its unique shape and intricate design, this gemstone is perfect for creating a ...
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 23.60 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 23.60 Carats Dimension - 16.5*16.5*14 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This ra...
Amethyst
Natural Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 8.55 Carat Faceted For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 8.55 Carats Dimension - 13*13*10 mm Shape : Trillion Cut Color : Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This stunning ...
Amethyst
Beautiful 8.50 Carat Dual Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Dual Ametrine Weight: 8.50 Carats Sizes: 4.15 And 4.35 Carat Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
Huge 11.55 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 11.55 Carats Dimension; 17.7 x 10.3 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniq...
Amethyst, Citrine
8.2 Ct Natural Brazil Amethyst Hexagon Fantasy Cut Natural 13X13
Located in Warren, NJ
The product is an 8.2 carat natural Brazil amethyst hexagon fantasy cut gemstone, measuring 13x13mm. This stunning gemstone is created naturally in Brazil, showcasing a unique hexago...
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 16.53 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 16.53 Carats Dimension - 20.5*13*9 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This exqui...
Amethyst
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pieces Cushion Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pieces Weight: 3.75 Carats Sizes: 1.85 to 1.95 Carat Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniq...
Amethyst, Citrine
6.65 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.65 Carats Dimension; 12.3 x 10.5 x 7.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique...
Amethyst, Citrine
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension; 13.9 x 10.4 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Oval Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
7.10 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.10 Carats Dimension; 15.2 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
6.55 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.55 Carats Dimension; 11.2 x 10.2 x 8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
11.65 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 11.65 Carats Sizes: 5.85 To 5.75 Carats Dimension; 10.9 x 10.1 x 7.5 Mm And 10.9 x 10.3 x 7.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald ...
Amethyst, Citrine
44.70 carats Amethyst Flower Carved Top Quality Ring Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
44.70 carats Amethyst Flower Carved Top Quality Ring Natural Gemstone Gemstone-Amethyst Shape - Carved Flower size - MM Weight - 44.70
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 12.90 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 12.90 Carats Dimension - 14.5*14.5*9 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This ame...
Amethyst
Natural Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 12.85 Carat Faceted For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 12.85 Carats Dimension - 15*12*11.5 mm Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This exquisi...
Amethyst
Natural Fancy Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 14.15 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 14.15 Carats Dimension - 15*15*10 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Deep Pinkish Purple Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz T...
Amethyst
$256Sale Price|20% Off
12.60 Carats Loose Bolivian Ametrine Long Baguette Shape For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 12.60 Carats Dimension: 15.8x11x9.2 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Baguettes Color: Yellow & Purple Certficate: On Customer Demand Ametrine is a naturally occ...
Amethyst, Citrine
50.40 carats Amethyst Flower Carved Top Quality Ring Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
50.40 carats Amethyst Flower Carved Top Quality Ring Natural Gemstone Gemstone-Amethyst Shape - Carved Flower size - MM Weight -50.40
Amethyst
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 28.94 Carat Cushion Cut For Jewelry Brazil Origin
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 28.94 Carats Dimension - 22*16*12 mm Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : VVS Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz ...
Amethyst
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 47.60 Carat Pinkish Purple Cushion Cut From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 47.60 Carats Dimension - 25*20*14 mm Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Qu...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
8.80 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Bar Cut Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 8.80 Carats Dimension: 14.5x11.6x10.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Cut: Pixel Cut / Bar Cut Treatment: Non Color: Yellow & Purple Certificate: On Client De...
Amethyst, Citrine
Cushion-Cut 45.65ct No Heat Amethyst by Mogok Fine Gems, Burma
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Radiant Majesty – 45.65 ct Cushion-Cut Amethyst Indulge in the opulence of a gemstone that captures the essence of royalty. This 45.65 carat cushion-cut amethyst dazzles with an int...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
10.30 Carats Natural Bolivian Loose Ametrine Bi Color Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 10.30 Carats Dimension: 11.9x13.5x9.2 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Oval Cushion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Ametrine i...
Amethyst, Citrine
$368Sale Price|20% Off
29.25 Carat Frosted Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Frosted Cut Amethyst Gemstone, available for sale, natural high-quality loose gemstone, Loupe Clean clarity, 29.25 carats certified Amethyst from Brazil.
Amethyst
$88Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 carats Light Purple Amethyst Trilliant Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.20 carats Dimensions 12.16x11.05x6.77 mm Treatment none Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape triangular Cur trilliant This exquisite 4.20 carat purple amethyst stone showc...
Amethyst
$208Sale Price|20% Off
9.25 carats Greenish Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.25 carat Dimensions 13x4x11.5x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 9.25 carat Greenish Amethyst gemstone is a s...
Amethyst
$148Sale Price|20% Off
7.00 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Baguette Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.00 carats Dimensions 12. x 9.3 x 8.4 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Rectangular Cut Baguette NA This exquisite 7.00 carat purple amethyst gemst...
Amethyst
$192Sale Price|20% Off
7.60 carats Royal Purple Amethyst Trilliant Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.60 carats Dimensions 14.5x13.5x9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Triangular Cut Trillion NA This exquisite 7.60 carat purple amethyst stone showc...
Amethyst
$104Sale Price|20% Off
5.25 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Trilliant Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.25 carats Dimensions 12.5 x 12.5 x 8.1 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Triangular Cut Trillion Mix Cut NA This exquisite 5.25 carat purple ameth...
Amethyst
$144Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carat Dimensions 9.7x8.7x7.6 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This exquisite 4.25 carat purple amethyst gemstone s...
Amethyst
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 13.98 Carat Fancy Cut February Birthstone For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 13.98 Carats Dimension - 14*14*7 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This beautiful ...
Amethyst
$184Sale Price|20% Off
12.50 carats Royal Amethyst Pair Fancy Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.40 carats and 6.10 carats Total 12.50 carats Dimensions 12.4x9.7x8.5 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Fancy Cut Faceted NA This exquisite 12....
Amethyst
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.