13.75 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.75 carats Dimensions 15.7x12.8x10mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This impressive 13.75 carat natural bicolor ametrine showcase...
Other
9.90 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Oval Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.90 carat Dimensions 17.1x13.6x9.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This magnificent 9.90-carat natural bicolor ametrine captiva...
Other
4.55 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Baguette Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.55 Carat Dimensions 13.8x6.9x5.9 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This exquisite 4.55-carat natural bicolor ametrine captiva...
Other
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Baguette Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.90 carat Dimensions 12.2x7.4x5.6 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This exquisite 3.90-carat natural bicolor ametrine captiva...
Other
9.20 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.20 carat Dimensions 12.9x11.7x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG333 This magnificent 9.20-carat natural bicolor ametrine ...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
10.30 Carat Loose Perfect Natural Ametrine Pair Cushion Cut Bolivian Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.30 carat Dimensions 11.8x8.9x7mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This stunning 10.30 carat loose natural Ametrine pa...
Other
4.50 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone For Jewelry Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.50 carat Dimensions 10.5x9.5x7.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup clean Shape Cut cushion AG283 This magnificent 4.50-carat natural bi-color ametrine ...
Other
$600Sale Price|20% Off
18.30 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 18.30 carat Dimensions 18.9x14.0x8.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 18.30 carat natural Ametrine from Brazil is a strikin...
Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.10 carat Dimensions 12.1x8.5x6.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 5.10 carat natural bi-color ametrine showcas...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
5.85 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Baguette Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.85 carat Dimensions 15.8x8.1x6.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This beautiful 5.85 carat natural bi-color ametrine showcases ...
Other
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.60 carat Dimensions 14.4x10.6x8.7 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This magnificent 9.60-carat natural ametrine enchants with ...
Other
10.25 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.25 carat Dimensions 13.6x12x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion AG224 This extraordinary 10.25-carat natural ametrine is a b...
Other
$456Sale Price|20% Off
10.75 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Baguette Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.75 carat Dimensions 14.8x11.4x8.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This remarkable 10.75 carat natural ametrine showcases a stu...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Ametrine Cut Gemstone 11.90 Carats Ametrine Ring Ametrine Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fabulous Ametrine Cut Gemstone of 11.90 carats from Bolivia has a wonderful cut in a Octagon shape, incredible Purplish Yellow color. Great brilliance. This gem is Loupe Clean Clarit...
Other
$680Sale Price|20% Off
11.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.45 carat Dimensions 13.5x13.5x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 11.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a rare ...
Other
$256Sale Price|20% Off
13.60 Carat Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Pixel Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.60 carat Dimensions 15.7x12.1x9.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Pixel NA This remarkable 13.60 carat loose bicolor ametrine is a t...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
12.70 Carat Loose Bicolor Ametrine Pair Pixel Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 12.70 carat Dimensions 15.1x9x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Pixel NA This exquisite 12.70 carat loose bicolor ametrine pair is a...
Other
$256Sale Price|20% Off
8.55 Carat Natural Loose Pretty Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.55 carat Dimensions 11.7x11.5x9.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Cushion NA This beautiful 8.55 carat natural Ametrine showcases a stunning ...
Other
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.
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$496Sale Price|20% Off
10.40 Carat Natural Loose Beautiful Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Bolivia Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.40 carat Dimensions 14.5x11.7x8.9mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy Emerald This exquisite 10.40-carat natural Ametrine is a rare a...
Other
$336Sale Price|20% Off
10.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Baguette Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.70 carat Dimensions 14.7x11.3x8.8mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Baguette NA This exceptional 10.70 carat natural Ametrine showcases a stri...
Other
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Pair Fancy Cut Brazilian Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Precision-crafted with custom fancy cuts, these loose gemstones feature artfully angled facets that emphasize light reflection and highlight the vivid dual-color zoning signature to ...
Other
$396Sale Price|20% Off
5.80 Carat Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Natural Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.80 carat Dimensions 12.6x8.7x7mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This 5.80-carat natural Ametrine gemstone is a captivating...
Other
$336Sale Price|20% Off
13.25 Carat Loose Exquisite Ametrine Stone Baguette Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.25 carat Dimensions 15.8x12.1x9.2mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye clean Shape Cut Baguette NA This exquisite 13.25-carat natural Ametrine gemstone is a stun...
Other
$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
$440Sale Price|20% Off
13.05 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.05 carat Dimensions 13.6x13.9x10.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 13.05 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a stunning...
Other
$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
$270Sale Price|40% Off
10.85 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.85 carat Dimensions 15.5x10.2x8.1mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 10.85 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a rem...
Other
7.55 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Emerald Cut Jewelry Making Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.55 carat Dimensions 13.x11.0x8.0mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 7.55 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a striking ...
Other
$680Sale Price|20% Off
14.95 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.95 carat Dimensions 17.8x12.6x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 14.95 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a rema...
Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carat Dimensions 11.1x8.2x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 4.25 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a captivati...
Other
$528Sale Price|20% Off
15.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.60 Carat Dimensions 17.1x13.4x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 15.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine showcases...
Emerald
Bolivian Ametrine Gemstone Pair 11.70 Ct Brazil Natural Purple Yellow Loose Gems
Located in Peshawar, PK
Presenting a beautiful natural Ametrine gemstone pair with a total weight of 11.70 carats, sourced from the renowned mines of Brazil. Ametrine is a unique variety of quartz that natu...
Quartz
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.15 carat Dimensions 8.4x7.1x5.3mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Fancy This captivating 2.15-carat natural Bi-Color Ametrine gemstone fro...
Other
$600Sale Price|25% Off
18.95 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 18.95 carat Dimensions 16.3x14.6x12 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exceptional 18.95-carat natural Bi-Color Ametrine from...
Other
$176Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 8.1x7.1x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a captivatin...
Other
8.75 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine stone Oval Fancy Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.75 carat Dimensions 14.6x11.6x10.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Oval Fancy AG428 This magnificent 8.75-carat natural bicolor ametr...
Other
$488Sale Price|20% Off
15.65 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.65 carat Dimensions 17.1x13.3x9.5mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald Showcasing nature’s artistry, this 15.65 Carat Natural Loo...
Other
$440Sale Price|20% Off
5.75 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Fancy Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.75 carat Dimensions 13.9x9.0x6.6mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy Emerald Discover the rare beauty of this 5.75 Carat Natural Loos...
Emerald
$320Sale Price|20% Off
6.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.80 carat Dimensions 11.7x1.2x8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Pixel This exceptional 6.80 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine features a ca...
Other
$600Sale Price|20% Off
10.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Pair Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.00 carat Dimensions 11.5x9.6x7.1mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 10.00 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine Pair showcases a beaut...
Other
$560Sale Price|20% Off
10.25 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.25 carat Dimensions 13.9x12.4x8.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 10.25 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine beautifully showcase...
Other
$200Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Baguette Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.10 carat Dimensions 14.4x5.8x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This 3.10 carat Natural Bicolor Ametrine is a beautifully balan...
Other
$160Sale Price|20% Off
3.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.70 carat Dimensions 11.3x7.6x6.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 3.70 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine displays a beautiful fus...
Other
$184Sale Price|20% Off
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.60 carat Dimensions 10.4x8.3x6 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 3.60 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine showcases a beautiful fu...
Other
$520Sale Price|20% Off
9.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.70 carat Dimensions 12.9x12x10mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 9.70 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine showcases a striking fusi...
Other
$600Sale Price|20% Off
14.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.10 carat Dimensions 17.0x13.0x8.9 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 14.10 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine showcases a rema...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 3.20 carat Dimension: 10.9x6.6x5.6 mm Treatment: None Origin: Brazil Clarity: Loup Clean Shape Cut: Fancy This 3.20 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine showcases a beaut...
Other
$256Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 4.80ct Dimension: 11.7x8.8x6.7mm Treatment: None Origin: Africa Clarity: Loupe Clean Shape Cut: Emerald This 4.80 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine displays a beautiful...
Other
$304Sale Price|20% Off
8.05 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.05 carat Dimensions 13.5x10.6x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This striking 8.05 carat natural bi-color ametrine showcases a b...
Other
$336Sale Price|20% Off
6.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Exquisite Fancy Cut Ametrine Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.10 carat Dimensions 11.6x8.9x7.7 mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Mix Fancy This striking 6.10-carat loose gemstone displays a rare and ...
Other
$224Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.70 carat Dimensions 8.1x7.9x6.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This elegant 2.70 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine beautifully sh...
Other
$64Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Ring Size Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carat Dimensions 8x6.4x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This charming 1.60 carat natural ametrine showcases a beautifully...
Other
$480Sale Price|20% Off
13.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.60 carat Dimensions 16.7x12.5x10.1mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Pixel NA This 13.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine showcases an e...
Other
$344Sale Price|20% Off
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.50 carat Dimensions 13.2x10.4x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 8.50 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine from Brazil showcases...
Other
$120Sale Price|20% Off
2.35 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.35 carat Dimensions 9x7.7x5.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 2.35 carat natural bi-color ametrine is a beautifully balanced...
Other
$216Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.40 carat Dimensions 12.5x8.9x7.1mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a stunning gem...
Emerald
$296Sale Price|20% Off
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.40 carat Dimensions 11.4x11.3x8.2 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 7.40 carat natural Bi-Color Ametrine from Brazil show...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
4.45 Carat Loose Natural Bi Color Ametrine Pair Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.45 carats 2.35ct to 2.10ct Dimensions 10.2x6.3x4.7 mm to 10.9x6x4.2 mm Treatment None Origin Bolivia Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 4.45 Carat Loose Natural...
Other
$200Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 8.0X6.9X5.2mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 1.95 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine showcases a striking fus...
Other
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.