Natural Heart Amethyst Brazil Gemstone 2 CT Fantasy Cut 8mm X 8mm Beautiful
Located in Warren, NJ
Crafted with care, this loose Amethyst gemstone is a testament to the elegance and charm of natural gemstone creation.
Amethyst
10.05 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 10.05 Carat Dimension: 14.9 x 11.2 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety ...
Amethyst
20.50 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 20.50 Carat Dimension: 20 x 10.3 x 10.1 Mm Colour: Deep Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning var...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|60% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Colour Amethyst Trillion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 4.40 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 11.3 x 7.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Trillion Amethyst, a stunning variety...
Amethyst
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Loose Green Amethyst Ring Gem 3.30 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Color: Light Green Weight: 3.30 Carats Dimension: 8.6x8.5x7.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Certificate: On Customer Demand .
Amethyst, Quartz
9.35 Carat Natural Loose Bat Shape Amethyst Gemstone From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.35 Carats Dimension: 13 x 20 x 9 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Bat Shape Amethyst, a stunning variety of qu...
Amethyst
Natural Loose 5.00 Carat Amethyst Pear Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 15.3 x 9.4 x 7 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Pear Amethyst, a stunning variety of quart...
Amethyst
Huge 20.60 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 20.60 Carats Dimension: 17.7 x 14.9 x 12.3 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning variety...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
18.60 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Flower Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 18.60 Carats Dimension: 17.2 x 15 x 11.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning variety of...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Glamorous 5.00 Carats Cushion Shape Loose Purple Amethyst Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.00 Carat Dimension: 11.1 x 10.3 x 7.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Amethyst, a captivating violet ...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 4.60 Carats Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 12x9.7x7.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Amethyst, a captivating purple va...
Amethyst
$256Sale Price|20% Off
17.85 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Fancy Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 17.85 Carats Dimension: 16.3x14.2x13.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Cut: Fancy Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Huge 22.80 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Long Cushion Gem Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 22.80 Carat Dimension: 18.5 x 16.2 x 13.1 Mm Colour: Dark Purple Origin: Brazil Shape: Long Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Amethyst, a c...
Amethyst
$192Sale Price|36% Off
8.75 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 8.75 Carats Dimension: 15 x 9.8 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety of qu...
Amethyst
42.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 42.70 Carats Dimension: 23 x 17.1 x 14.9 Mm Colour: Dark Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
15.70 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Flower Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 15.70 Carats Dimension: 16.3 x 15 x 11 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Square Amethyst, a stunning variety of qu...
Amethyst
34.65 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Pair Weight: 34.65 Carat Dimension: 16.6 x 14 x 11.1 Mm And 16.6 x 14.1 x 11 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On D...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
19.0 Carats Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 19 Carats Dimension: 16.9x14.8x11.4 Mm Origin; Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Amethyst is a stunning purple gemstone that has captivated...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
7.90 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 7.90 Carats Dimension: 17.8x11.5x8.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Pear Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Amethyst is a stunning and revered ge...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|60% Off
Adorable 5.25 Carats Natural Loose Heart Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 5.25 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 12.1 x 7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Heart Shape Amethyst, a resplendent purple variety of ...
Amethyst
$176Sale Price|20% Off
10.15 Carats Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Gem For Jewelry Making Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 10.15 Carats Dimension: 17.6x9.9x7.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst is a captivatin...
Amethyst
$216Sale Price|38% Off
10.75 Carat Natural Loose Octagon Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 10.75 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 13.9 x 10.1 Mm Shape: Octagon Origin: Brazil Colour: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Amethyst, a regal and ...
Amethyst
39.45 Carats Gigantic Amethyst Faceted Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Amethyst Weight: 39.45 Carats Dimension: 21x19x15.8 Mm Shape: Octagon Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst is a stunning violet-to-purple v...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
9.25 Carats Beautiful Faceted Purple Amethyst Ring Gemstone February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.25 Carats Dimension: 14.7x10x8.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst is a captivating purple gemstone...
Amethyst
$492Sale Price|70% Off
27.40 Carat Baguette Amethyst Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
Baguette -cut 13.32 mm X 25.32 mm Amethyst weighs 27.40 carat. This giant gemstone is eye-clean and is hand cut and polished. Turn this beautiful gemstone into stunning piece of je...
Amethyst
40.70 Carats Loose Natural Amethyst Flower Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Weight: 40.70 Carats Dimension: 20 x 20 x 5.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst
28.55 Carats Amethyst Pair Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Pair Weight: 28.55 Carats Dimension: 24 x 11.9 x 9 Mm & 25 x 12 x 9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Pear Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst, Other
Lavender Purple Amethyst 10.90 Carats Loose Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Weight: 10.90 Carats Dimension: 13.9 x 13.9 x 10.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst, Other
39.05 Carats Lavender Purple Amethyst Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Weight: 39.05 Carats Dimension: 21 x 20 x 13.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst
$152Sale Price|20% Off
8.60 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 8.60 Carats Dimensions : 15.2x9.8x8.6 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Octagon Certificate: On Demand Month: Febr...
Amethyst
0.92 Carat Purple Amethyst Loose Gemstone Pear Shape 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
NNJ Designs presents a 0.92 carat pear shaped Purple Amethyst loose gemstone! This Purple Amethyst gemstone would be perfect for the ring or pendant setting of your choice and can be...
Amethyst
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 8.3 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Faceted Green Amethyst, also kn...
Amethyst, Other
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 12 x 6.5 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Faceted Green Amethyst, also know...
Amethyst, Other
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 4.40 Carats Dimension: 11.2 x 8.5 x 6.6 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Faceted Green Amethyst, also kno...
Amethyst, Other
4.30 Carat Natural Loose Dual Amethyst Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 4.30 Carats Sizes: 2.05 And 2.25 Carat Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst, Other
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Shield Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 2.15 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 9.4 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Faceted Green Amethyst, also know...
Amethyst, Other
5.90 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst \ Prasiolite Brazil’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 5.90 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 9.3 x 8.0 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
9.80 Carat Natural Loose Dual Amethyst For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 9.80 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 9 x 7.4 Mm 10.2 x 8.8 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Am...
Amethyst, Other
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 8.2 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Pear Amethyst, a stunning v...
Amethyst
$150Sale Price|50% Off
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 6.6 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
$225Sale Price|25% Off
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 9 x 8.6 x 6.8 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning v...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 8.2 x 6.9 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Pear Amethyst, a stunning v...
Amethyst
7.05 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 7.05 Carats Dimension: 12.7 x 9.8 x 8.4 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunnin...
Amethyst
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 9 x 8.2 x 6.7 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning v...
Amethyst
3.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 7.5 x 6.7 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst
13.85 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.85 carat Dimensions 18.1x11.6x9.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 13.85 carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst from Africa is an ...
Amethyst
$304Sale Price|20% Off
8.30 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.30 carat Dimensions 12.0x12.0x9.4 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 8.30 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst is a beautiful ...
Amethyst
$680Sale Price|20% Off
21.40 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.40 carat Dimensions 21x13.4x10.8 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 21.40 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst is an impressi...
Amethyst
$239Sale Price|20% Off
2.35 Carat Oval-Cut Natural Soft Green Amethyst Loose Gemstone
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
This stunning 2.35-carat natural green amethyst features a beautifully faceted oval cut (10 x 8 mm) that enhances its soft, translucent green hue. With its refined clarity and elega...
Amethyst
$480Sale Price|20% Off
14.65 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.65 carat Dimensions 15.0x13.0x11.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 14.65 carat natural purple amethyst showcases...
Amethyst
37.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 37.70 carat Dimensions 22x17.6x14.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This impressive 37.70 carat natural purple amethyst showca...
Amethyst
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst / Prasiolite Princess Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 3.30 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 8.1 x 7.0 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Faceted Green Amethyst, also know...
Amethyst, Other
5.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.70 carat Dimensions 12.5x8.8x7.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 5.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst showcases a r...
Amethyst
14.20 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.20 carat Dimensions 15.3x12.8x10.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 14.20 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst is a ...
Amethyst
7.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Lot Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Lot Weight: 7.75 Carats Sizes: 2.35 To 2.90 Carat Colour: Light Green Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Faceted Green Amethyst, also know...
Amethyst, Other
16.25 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 16.25 carat Dimensions 17.3x13.4x10.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 16.25-carat natural loose deep purple amethyst is a...
Amethyst
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 9.3x6.7x5.8 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst showcases a de...
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.