8.20 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 8.20 Carats Dimension: 19.2 x 12.3 x 7.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Pear Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning v...
Amethyst
5.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 5.95 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 10.4 x 8.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
13.30 Carat Natural Dual Loose Amethyst Citrine Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Amethyst And Citrine Stone: Amethyst & Citrine Weight: 13.30 Carats Citrine Size: 5.60 Carat Amethyst Size: 7.75 Carat Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Yellow & Purple Treatm...
Amethyst, Citrine
30.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 30.40 Carats Dimension: 18.3 x 17.6 x 14.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stun...
Amethyst
5.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 5.65 Carats Dimension: 13.3 x 9.1 x 7.0 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
14.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 14.40 Carats Dimension: 19.5 x 11.6 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunni...
Amethyst
9.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 9.95 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 12.5 x 10.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
37.15 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 37.15 Carats Dimension: 21 x 20 x 14.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst
28.80 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 28.80 Carats Dimension: 18.5 x 17.5 x 14 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
13.90 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 13.90 Carats Dimension: 15.2 x 13 x 10.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Emerald Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
58.80 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Scissor Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 58.80 Carats Dimension: 29 x 21 x 15.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Scissor Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
18.30 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Round Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 18.30 Carats Dimension: 16.5 x 16.5 x 12.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Round Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
10.45 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Baguette Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 10.45 Carats Dimension: 16.6 x 10.4 x 8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Baguette Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 7.50 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 11.1 x 8.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunn...
Amethyst
8.80 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 8.80 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 10 x 9.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
9.10 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 9.10 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 11.8 x 8.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunn...
Amethyst
5.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Baguette Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 5.95 Carat Dimension: 12.6 x 8.8 x 7.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Baguette Color: Dark Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stun...
Amethyst
17.55 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 17.55 Carats Dimension: 18 x 18.5 x 11.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Heart Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst
16.90 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 16.90 Carats Dimension: 16.4 x 13.8 x 11.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stu...
Amethyst
40.70 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 40.70 Carats Dimension: 20 x 20 x 15.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a st...
Amethyst
12.30 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Shield Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 12.30 Carats Dimension: 16.2 x 16.1 x 10.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stu...
Amethyst
13.35 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Coffin Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 13.35 Carat Dimension: 22 x 12.7 x 9.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Coffin Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning vi...
Amethyst
Natural 5.10 Carats Reverse Pairs Loose Amethyst Citrine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reverse Pairs Stone: Amethyst & Citrine Weight: 5.10 Carats Dimensions Amethyst: 8.1x8.6x6.2 Mm Dimensions Citrine: 8x8.5x5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushions Color: Yellow & Purpl...
Amethyst, Citrine
Huge 34.60 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 34.60 Carats Dimension: 23 x 17.1 x 12.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunni...
Amethyst, Other
7.55 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Pair Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Pair Weight : 7.55 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 9.3 x 6.9 Mm 9.3 x 9.2 x 7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Deman...
Amethyst, Other
Huge 31.00 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 31.00 Carats Dimension: 21 x 16.8 x 12.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Citrine Reverse Pair Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reverse Pair Amethyst Citrine Weight: 2.50 Carat Dimension : Amethyst: 6.7 x 6.6 x 5.1 Mm Citrine: 6.5 x 6.6 x 5.2 Mm Shape: Octagon Certificate : On Customer Demand Both amet...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
8.60 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 8.60 Carats Dimension: 15.9 x 10.2 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Long Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a st...
Amethyst
65.45 Carat Spectacular Natural Loose Amethyst Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 65.45 Carats Dimension: 26 x 19 x 18.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst
18.25 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Round Flower Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 18.25 Carats Dimension: 17.1 x 17.1 x 12.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Round Flower Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, ...
Amethyst
7.00 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Pair Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Pair Weight : 7.00 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm And 8.5 x 8.5 x 7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certi...
Amethyst
10.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 10.40 Carats Dimension: 15.4 x 11.9 x 8.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Sugarloaf Cabochon Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethys...
Amethyst
9.15 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Citrine Reverse Pair Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reverse Pairs Stone: Amethyst & Citrine Weight: 9.15 Carats Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.5 x 6.3 Mm 12.7 x 7.5 x 6.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Baguette Color: Yellow...
Amethyst, Citrine
$96Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 2.95cts Natural Purple Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 2.95 Carats Dimensions : 10.4x7.1x5.8 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Month: February P...
Amethyst
23.10 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Citrine Reverse Pair Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reverse Pairs Stone: Amethyst & Citrine Weight: 23.10 Carats Size: 11.70 Carats Dimensions Amethyst: 15.2 x 11.6 x 9.7 Mm Size: 11.40 Carats Dimensions Citrine: 15.2 x 11.6 x 9.5 ...
Amethyst, Citrine
13.55 Carats Lavender Purple Loose Amethyst Natural gemstone Emerald Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Weight: 13.55 Carats Dimension: 17 x 13.4 x 9.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst
$210Sale Price|25% Off
6.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 6.40 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 9.2 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst, Other
7.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Cushion Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 7.65 Carats Dimension: 12.8 x 11.5 x 8.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst, Other
9.15 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 9.15 Carats Dimension: 15.8 x 10.1 x 8.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple And White Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst...
Amethyst
$210Sale Price|40% Off
7.85 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 7.85 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 9.4 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst, Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
7.55 Carat Loose Reverse Pairs Loose Amethyst Citrine Baguette Shape from Brazil
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.55 carat Dimensions 12.4x6.8x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Baguette NA This unique 7.55-carat gemstone pair features beautifully match...
Amethyst, Citrine
9.00ct Natural Brazilian Round Loose Amethyst (14mm) of Royal Purple Colour
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Fine Round Natural Amethyst of impressive size – 9.00ct (14mm x 11mm) of Brazilian...
Amethyst
8.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 8.95 Carats Dimension: 14 x 10.1 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst, Other
$256Sale Price|20% Off
23.55 Carats Gorgeous Purple Loose Amethyst Necklace Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Amethyst Weight: 23.55 Carats Dimension: 23x12.6x11.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Amethyst, a striking and rev...
Amethyst
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Natural Loose Amethyst Ring Gem From Brazil Mine 10.50 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 10.50 Carats Dimensions: 14.6x12.4x9 mm Clarity : Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Facet: Step Cut Certificate: On Demand Month: F...
Amethyst
$136Sale Price|20% Off
8.25cts Natural Loose Amethyst Gemstone Pixel Pixelated Cut From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Amethyst Weight: 8.25 Carats Dimension: 18.9x8.1x7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Rectangle/Emerald Facet/Cut: Pixel Cut / Smith Bar Cut / Pixelated Treatment:...
Amethyst
$176Sale Price|20% Off
8.80 Carat Together Natural Loose Amethyst Gemstone Cushion Cut Ring Gems
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 8.80 Carats 1 ( 5.40 Cts, 12x9.3x7.1 Mm) 2( 3.30 Cts, 9.6x8.2x7 Mm) Clarity : Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Dem...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Alluring Beauty 9.65 Carat Fancy Cut Natural Loose Amethyst from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 9.65 Carats Dimensions : 15.3x12.4x10 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Fancy Certificate: On Demand Month: February As an...
Amethyst
$224Sale Price|20% Off
Intense Dark Purple Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape 13.50 Carat For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 13.50 Carats Dimensions : 16.2x13x9.7 mm Clarity : SI Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Octagon Certificate: On Demand Month: February Pu...
Amethyst
$208Sale Price|20% Off
12.10 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorable Loose Amethyst Gemstone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality at 12.10 Carats Eye Clean Clarity Unheated Natural Amethyst From Brazil.
Amethyst
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Fantastic Purple Amethyst Loose Gem 9.30 Amethyst Ring Amethyst Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fantastic Purple Amethyst Loose Gem, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality at 9.30 Carats Vvs Clarity Natural Loose Amethyst From Africa.
Amethyst
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Purple Natural Amethyst Stone 6.30 Carats Amethyst Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fabulous Purple Natural Amethyst Stone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality at 6.30 Carats Eye Clean Clarity Loose Amethyst From Brazil.
Amethyst
$208Sale Price|20% Off
12.20 Carats Royal Purple Natural Amethyst Stone Brazilian Amethyst Loosegemston
Located in Bangkok, TH
Product Information: GEMSTONE TYPE: Royal Purple Natural Amethyst Stone WEIGHT: 12.20 carats DIMENSIONS: 16.5 x 12.2 x 8.9mm CLARITY: Vvs SHAPE: Cushion CUT: Step Cushion ORIGIN: Bra...
Amethyst
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Huge 42.70 Carats Loose Purple Amethyst Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Amethyst Weight: 42.70 Carats Dimension: 23x17.1x14.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Cushion Long Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Customisation available please c...
Amethyst
$176Sale Price|20% Off
16.60 Carat Natural Round Flower Cut Loose Amethyst Gemstone from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 16.60 Carats Dimensions : 18x18x10.4 mm Clarity : Eye Clean(SI) Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Round Certificate: On Demand Month: February P...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Palladium, Platin...
$152Sale Price|20% Off
6.05 Carat Stunning Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 6.05 Carats Dimension: 10.9x10.6x8.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher Cut Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Amethyst is a captivatin...
Amethyst
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Huge 33.70 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Necklace Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 33.70 Carats Dimension: 20x16.9x16.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Octagon Treatment: Non Amethyst, the striking purple variety of quartz, has capt...
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.