$344Sale Price|20% Off
3.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 3.95 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 8.0 x 6.1 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and st...
Amethyst, Citrine
$704Sale Price|20% Off
15.30 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 15.30 Carats Dimension: 15.3 x 14.5 x 10.6 Mm Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple and Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
5.65 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Trillion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 5.65 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 12.1 x 8.2 Mm Shape: Trillion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and ...
Amethyst, Citrine
$520Sale Price|20% Off
8.00 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 8.00 Carats Dimension: 15.9 x 10 x 6.9 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and str...
Amethyst, Citrine
$336Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 4.20 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.6 x 7.5 Mm Shape: Cushion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and str...
Amethyst, Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 4.40 Carats Dimension: 13.9 x 9.3 x 6.8 Mm Shape: Pear Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and strik...
Amethyst, Citrine
$296Sale Price|20% Off
4.10 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 4.10 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 9 x 6.9 Mm Cut: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and striki...
Amethyst, Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
9.70 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 9.70 Carats Dimension: 13.2 x 12.4 x 10 Mm Cut: Cushion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and st...
Amethyst, Citrine
$344Sale Price|20% Off
6.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.40 Carats Dimension: 11.9 x 10.3 x 7.4 Mm Cut: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and str...
Amethyst, Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
10.35 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Trilliant Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 10.35 Carats Dimension: 21 x 14.5 x 8.2 Mm Shape: Trilliant Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and ...
Amethyst, Citrine
2 Citrine and Amethyst Cts 26.01
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A radiant duo of Citrine and Amethyst, weighing 26.01 carats, sourced from the rich gemstone mines of Brazil. Citrine, known as the "Merchant’s Stone," symbolizes abundance, joy, a...
Amethyst, Citrine
2 Oval-Shaped Amethysts Cts 49.13
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Weighing an impressive 49.13 carats and hailing from Brazil, these amethysts radiate a captivating glow that transforms any piece of jewelry into a masterpiece. Their deep color not...
Amethyst
Ametrine Heart Cut Loose Gemstone, 15.00 Carats, Bolivia Origin
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 15.00 Carats Dimension: 17.5 x 16.6 x 10.8 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Heart Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Ametrine is a naturally occurring varie...
Citrine, Amethyst, Other
Trillion Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 17.65 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 17.65 Carats Dimension - 18.9*18.9*11.2 mm Shape : Fancy Blader Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 ...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
12.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 12.95 Carats Dimension; 15.3 x 13.1 x 11 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique...
Amethyst, Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
9.75 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 9.75 Carats Dimension: 12.7 x 11.6 x 7.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut: Emerald . Ametrine is a unique ...
Amethyst, Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
12.90 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 12.90 Carats Dimension: 15.7 x 13.9 x 11.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut: Cushion . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
$392Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 5.0 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 9.1 x 7.8 Mm Shape: Square Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and strik...
Amethyst, Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
15.15 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Round Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 15.15 Carats Dimension; 15.5 x 15.5 x 11.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Round Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
$320Sale Price|20% Off
6.20 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Octagon Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.20 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 10.3 x 8.6 Mm Shape: Octagon Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and s...
Amethyst, Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension; 9 x 8.6 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
4.05 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Gemstone Baguette Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Ametrine Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 9.7 x 8.7 x 6.7 Mm Origin: Bolivia Colour: Purple & Yellow Shape: Baguette Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$472Sale Price|20% Off
6.35 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.35 Carats Dimension: 10.8 x 10.8 x 8.8 Mm Shape: Square Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and ...
Amethyst, Citrine
$152Sale Price|20% Off
4.43 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 4.43 Carats Dimension; 11 x 8.5 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
17.20 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Hexagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 17.20 Carats Dimension: 19.9 x 16 x 10.9 Mm Shape: Hexagon Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and st...
Amethyst, Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
9.50 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 9.50 Carats Dimension; 14 x 10.5 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
8.05 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 8.05 Carats Dimension; 16 x 9.8 x 7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
6.25 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.25 Carats Dimension; 10.9 x 10 x 8.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique ...
Amethyst, Citrine
6.80 Carat Natural Loose Dual Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dual Ametrine Weight: 6.80 Carats Sizes: 3.30 And 3.45 Carat Origin: Bolivia Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Lot Weight: 7.40 Carats Sizes: 1.25, 2.90 And 3.25 Carat Origin: Bolivia Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Ametrine is a naturally occurring va...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
18.10 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 18.10 Carats Dimension: 18.7 x 18 x 11.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut: Heart . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
8.25 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Octagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Pair Weight: 8.25 Carats Dimension: 11 x 8 x 7.7 Mm 11 x 8.1 x 7.7 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Cushion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Ametrine is a natura...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
Rectangular Emerald Brilliant Cut Natural Amethyst Gemstone for Jewelry 13mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Amethyst (Quartz) Weight: 9.0 carats Dimension 13.6 x 11.5 x 9.7 mm Origin: Africa Treatment: None Shape & Cut: Rectangular Emerald Transpare...
Amethyst
16.15 Carats Loose Ametrine Natural Gemstone Hexagon Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Ametrine Weight: 16.15 Carats Dimension: 16.7 x 14.4 x 11.8 Mm Origin: Bolivia Colour: Purple & Yellow Shape: Hexagon Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$252Sale Price|20% Off
10.30ct Natural Ametrine Loose Gemstone, Baguette Cut from Bolivia
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Natural Ametrine Loose Gemstone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 10.30 Carats Loupe Clean Clarity Natural Ametrine From Bolivia. Product Informa...
Amethyst
2 Yellow Green Amethyst Carving 89.92 cts
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a pair of yellow-green amethyst carvings, weighing a total weight of 89.92 carats. Sourced from Brazil, these gems showcase a beautiful blend of yellow and green tones, cr...
Amethyst
$1,462Sale Price|25% Off
65.40 Carats Natural Faceted Amethyst Gemstone Cushion Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Weight: 65.40 Carats Dimension: 26 x 19.3 x 18.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst
11.50 Carats Natural Lavender Purple Amethyst Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Weight: 11.50 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 13.7 x 10.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Colour: Lavender Purple Certificate: On Demand .
Amethyst, Other
$672Sale Price|20% Off
9.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 9.40 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 8.7 x 6.7 Mm 10.8 x 8.8 x 6.7 Mm Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple and Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Deman...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
Oval-Shaped Yellow Amethyst Carving Cts 94.68
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite oval yellow amethyst carving weighs 94.68 carats. Sourced from the heart of Brazil, its soft golden hue radiates warmth and positivity, making it a striking addition ...
Amethyst
5 ct Brazil Radiant Amethyst Natural Fantasy Cut 12X10
Located in Warren, NJ
Elevate your jewelry collection with the mesmerizing 5 ct Amethyst Fantasy Cut gemstone. Radiant in its shape and size at 12x10 mm, this amethyst is a true masterpiece.
Amethyst
$480Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 7.3 x 5.1 Mm 9.4 x 7.5 x 5.3 Mm Shape: Cushion Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Clie...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$656Sale Price|20% Off
18.05 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Bolivian Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 18.05 Carats Dimension: 15.4 x 14.4 x 11.6 Mm Shape: Cushion Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$384Sale Price|20% Off
8.15 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Baguette Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 8.15 Carats Dimension: 13.4 x 6.4 x 5.8 Mm 13.4 x 6.3 x 5.7 Mm Shape: Baguette Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate:...
Amethyst, Citrine
Ametrine Pair Emerald Cut 13.45 Carat Loose Gemstones, Bolivia Origin
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 13.45 Carats Dimension: 13.4 x 9 x 7.2 Mm 13.5 x 8.8 x 7.2 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Ametrine is a natura...
Citrine, Amethyst, Other
$400Sale Price|20% Off
5.50 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 5.50 Carats Dimension: 13.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and st...
Amethyst, Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 4.20 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 6.2 x 5.2 Mm And 8.8 x 6.3 x 5.0 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificat...
Amethyst, Citrine
$520Sale Price|20% Off
9.45 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pixelated Cut Bolivian’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 9.45 Carats Dimension: 15.8 x 9.4 x 8.1 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and str...
Amethyst, Citrine
23.7 ct. Brazil Natural Amethyst Seashell Fantasy Cut 23X17
Located in Warren, NJ
This beautiful 23.7 ct. Amethyst Gemstone is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of natural stones.
Amethyst
$400Sale Price|20% Off
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 4.85 Carats Sizes: 2.50 And 2.35 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 7 x 6.2 Mm And 9.3 x 7.1 x 5.8 Mm Cut: Cushion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certifica...
Amethyst, Citrine
Amethyst Trillion Cut Gemstone From Brazil, 6.55 Carat
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 6.55 Carats Dimension: 12.6 x 12.3 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Trillion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a s...
Amethyst, Other
$640Sale Price|20% Off
21.75 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Long Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 21.75 Carats Dimension: 25 x 11.5 x 9.2 Mm Shape: Rectangular Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
Amethyst 4.15 Carat Triilion Cut Gemstone For Ring
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 4.15 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 11.2 x 6.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Trillion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a st...
Amethyst, Other
$480Sale Price|20% Off
26.00 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 26.00 Carats Dimension: 16.3 x 12.9 x 9.1 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Square Shape Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 4.85 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 9.8 x 7.7 Mm Shape: Square Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique and str...
Amethyst, Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
11.35 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine \ Bolivianite Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 11.35 Carats Dimension: 15.7 x 11.5 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut: Cushion . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
7.15 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine \ Bolivianite Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.15 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 9.4 x 6.5 Mm Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut: Emerald . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
$1,426Sale Price / set|30% Off
75.50 Ct Orange-Purple Bicolor Natural Ametrine Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Orange and Purple Bicolor Natural Ametrine Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones – Rare Fine Gemstones, High Quality Loose Ametrine for Ring, Pendant, Necklace, Jewelry, Investment and Co...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$548Sale Price|30% Off
23.59 Carat Huge Natural Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Untreated and 100% natural, this AAA-quality Brazilian Ametrine combines the beauty of Amethyst and Citrine in a single gemstone. Ideal for statement rings, pendants, and custom fine...
Amethyst, Citrine
Rectangular Emerald Cut Purple Color Natural Amethyst Gemstone for Pendant 19mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Amethyst (Quartz) Weight: 24.40 carats Dimension 19.1 x 14.9 x 12.6 mm Origin: Africa Treatment: None Shape & Cut: Rectangular Emerald Transp...
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.