$168Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone 2.10 Aquamarine Stone Finegems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 2.10 Carats VVS Clarity Loose Aquamarine from Pakistan.
Aquamarine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Natural Loose Aquamarine Gem 6.40 Carats Aquamarine Bracelets
Located in Bangkok, TH
Incredible Natural Loose Aquamarine Gem, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality, SI Clarity 6.40 carats certified aquamarine gemstone from Pakistan.
Aquamarine
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Light Blue Loose Aquamarine Stone 3.50 Carats Faceted Aquamarine
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely Light Blue Loose Aquamarine Stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 3.50 Carats Eye Clean Clarity Loose Aquamarine from Pakistan.
Aquamarine
6.75 Carats Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Natural Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Weight: 6.75 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 11.6 x 8 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Square Colour: Blue Certificate: On Demand .
Aquamarine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Excellent Loose Aquamarine 1.70 Carats Loose Gemstones for Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Product Information: GEMSTONE NAME: Excellent Loose Aquamarine Gem WEIGHT: 1.70 Carats DIMENSIONS: 7.6 x 7 x 4.9 mm CLARITY: Eye Clean SHAPE: Cushion CUT: Fancy Cushion LOCALITY: Nig...
Aquamarine
GIA Certified 47.02 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Aquamarine
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 47.02 carat loose aquamarine emerald cut. Center Stone Details: Gemstone: Natural Aquamarine Carat: 47.02 carats Shape: Octagonal Cut Cut Style: Step Cut Color: Blue C...
Aquamarine
9.05 Carats Unheated Untreated Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 9.05 Carats Dimension: 13.1x10.3x8.9 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand .
Aquamarine
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.10 Carat Dimension: 9.5 x 8.1 x 6.1 Mm Colour : Creamy white Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is a...
Aquamarine, Other
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.80 Carat Dimension: 9.8 x 8.5 x 6.8 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is a s...
Aquamarine, Other
4.55 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.55 Carat Dimension: 10.6 x 9.5 x 6.9 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is a ...
Aquamarine, Other
10.60 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 10.60 Carat Dimension: 13.5 x 12.2 x 9.1 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is ...
Aquamarine, Other
15.60 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 15.60 Carat Dimension: 17.8 x 13.5 x 9.5 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is ...
Aquamarine, Other
9.75 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 9.75 Carat Dimension: 17.5 x 9.6 x 7.7 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarine is a stu...
Aquamarine, Other
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 8.65 Carat Dimension: 18.2 x 8.6 x 7.1 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarine is a stu...
Aquamarine, Other
4.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Octagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.45 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 9.8 x 6.8 Mm Colour : Blue white Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Octagon Aquamarine is a ...
Aquamarine, Other
7.75 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 7.75 Carat Dimension: 13.6 x 13.5 x 8.1 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is a stun...
Aquamarine, Other
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.85 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 10 x 7.5 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Square Aquamarine is a st...
Aquamarine, Other
5.55 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Octagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 5.55 Carat Dimension: 10.3 x 9.7 x 8.2 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Octagon Aquamarine is a ...
Aquamarine, Other
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.75 Carat Dimension: 10.9 x 8.2 x 5.2 Mm Colour : Creamy White And Blue Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarin...
Aquamarine, Other
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.90 Carat Dimension: 10.6 x 7.9 x 5 Mm Colour : Creamy White And Blue Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarine ...
Aquamarine, Other
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.30 Carat Dimension: 9.1 x 7.1 x 5.3 Mm Colour : Creamy White And Blue Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Other
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.30 Carat Dimension: 9.0 x 8.3 x 6.7 Mm Colour : Creamy White And Blue Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Other
8.35 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Octagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 8.35 Carat Dimension: 13.9 x 12.3 x 7.3 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Octagon Aquamarine is a stu...
Aquamarine, Other
3.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.45 Carat Dimension: 10.9 x 9.3 x 6.1 Mm Colour : Creamy white Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning ...
Aquamarine, Other
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.60 Carat Dimension: 11.5 x 9.1 x 7.2 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning bl...
Aquamarine, Other
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.80 Carat Dimension: 11.4 x 9.7 x 7.1 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning ...
Aquamarine, Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.05 carats Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Emerald Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.05 carat Dimensions 13x8x7.6x6.4mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 5.05 carat loose aquamarine goshenite gemstone sh...
Aquamarine
10.05 Carats Untreated Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone Cushion Shape
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 10.05 Carats Dimension: 16.4 x 11.7 x 7.7 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Colour: Pale Blue Shape: Cushion Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Dem...
Aquamarine
17.85 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Pair Weight: 17.85 Carat Dimension: 14.2 x 10.2 x 8.3 Mm 14.2 x 10.1 x 8.4 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape:...
Aquamarine, Other
Huge 147.70 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 147.70 Carat Dimension: 31 x 26 x 25 Mm Colour : Blue Origin: Pakistan Clarity: Included Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarin...
Aquamarine, Other
$525Sale Price|30% Off
7.95 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Lot Weight: 7.95 Carat Sizes: 3.35, 2.20 And 1.90 Carat Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stu...
Aquamarine, Other
6.20 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone From Nigerian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 6.20 Carat Dimension: 12.4 x 9.4 x 7 Mm Colour : White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarine is a stunning blue...
Aquamarine, Other
Certified 5.65 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 5.65 Carat Dimension: 14.1 x 10.2 x 6.9 Mm Colour : Blue white Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning...
Aquamarine, Other
6.85 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Set From Nigerian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 6.85 Carat Sizes: 2.55 Carat, 2.25 Carat, 1.90 Carat Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a...
Aquamarine, Other
$400Sale Price|20% Off
9.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.45 carat Dimensions 14.6x11.4x9.0 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Precision Cushion The 9.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone is a stunni...
Aquamarine
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.40 Carat Dimension: 10.9 x 7.4 x 5.7 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamar...
Aquamarine
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.40 Carat Dimension: 8 x 7.3 x 5.7 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarine...
Aquamarine
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.35 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 7.7 x 6.2 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamar...
Aquamarine
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.20 Carat Dimension: 10.3 x 8.3 x 6.8 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamarin...
Aquamarine
5.25 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 5.25 Carat Dimension: 11.5 x 9.2 x 7.1 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamari...
Aquamarine
6.60 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 6.60 Carat Dimension: 13.2 x 9.8 x 7.3 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamari...
Aquamarine
$488Sale Price|42% Off
10.50 carats Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Stone Oval Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.50 carat Dimensions 17.2x11.2x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Oval Cut Faceted NA This exquisite 10.50-carat loose aquamarine goshenite gemstone sho...
Aquamarine
$952Sale Price|20% Off
18.20 carats Loose Aquamarine Stone Pair Natural Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Name Natural Aquamarine Stone Pair Weight 18.20 carats Dimensions 14.6 x 11.4 mm Treatment None Locality Pakistan Clarity SI Note **There is a needle in one stone Shape Chev...
Aquamarine
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Asscher Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 7.2 x 7.1 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Color: White Blue Cut : Asscher Treatment: Non Certficate: On Customer Demand Aqu...
Aquamarine
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.65 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 7.0 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Color: White Blue Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Customer Demand Aq...
Aquamarine
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Princess Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 1.60 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6.6 x 4.9 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Color: White Blue Shape: Princess Treatment: Non Certficate: On Customer Demand A...
Aquamarine
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Shape Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.40 Carat Dimension: 9.6 x 8.4 x 6.8 Mm Colour : Creamy white Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning b...
Aquamarine, Other
7.75 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Shape Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 7.75 Carat Dimension: 14.6 x 11.6 x 7.6 Mm Colour : Blue white Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is a stunni...
Aquamarine, Other
$420Sale Price|30% Off
8.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Cut Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 8.45 Carat Dimension: 13.5 x 11.7 x 8.5 Mm Colour : Blue Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamarine is a stunning b...
Aquamarine, Other
7.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Shape Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 7.45 Carat Dimension: 13.6 x 10.8 x 8 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning blu...
Aquamarine, Other
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Shape Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 4.05 Carat Dimension: 10.9 x 9.3 x 6.9 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning b...
Aquamarine, Other
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Pear Shape Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 3.00 Carat Dimension: 12 x 8.1 x 5.9 Mm Colour : White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Pear Aquamarine is a stunning blue to ...
Aquamarine, Other
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Shape Gemstone From Nigeria
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.90 Carat Dimension: 10.6 x 8.7 x 5.5 Mm Colour : Blue White Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning bl...
Aquamarine, Other
4.10 Carat 2 Set Of Pairs Natural Loose Aquamarine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Set Weight: 4.10 Carat Sizes: Upper Aquamarine Pair: 2.40 Carat Lower Aquamarine Pair : 1.65 Carat Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non...
Aquamarine
2.30 Carat Genuine Natural Loose Aquamarine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.30 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 7.3 x 5.7 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Cushion Aquamari...
Aquamarine
5.20 Carat Stunning Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 5.20 Carat Dimension: 12.6 x 8.3 x 6.9 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquamari...
Aquamarine
Gigantic 95.80 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 95.80 Carats Dimension: 26 x 24 x 20 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Color: White Blue Cut : Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Customer Demand Clarit...
Aquamarine
Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (Latin for water and sea), March’s birthstone, is often crystal clear and blue. Often affordable in price, vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry belongs in everyone’s jewelry box.
Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family. Its cousin is the emerald. Like other beryl varieties, aquamarines are rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This means that they are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear.
On land or sea, aquamarines feature prominently in many folk tales, including one about mermaids gifting aquamarine to sailors to protect them during sea voyages. Worn around sailors’ necks as an amulet, it kept them from getting seasick and, most importantly, from shipwrecks. Considered a symbol of courage by some, aquamarine amulets were also favored by Egyptian and Hebrew warriors during battle.
Aquamarine has also made appearances on some of the grandest of great dames. The Brazilian government gifted Eleanor Roosevelt with a 1,847-carat aquamarine in 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II received a sizable aquamarine upon her 1953 coronation; this stone is now the focal point of her aquamarine tiara. And renowned Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger made a diamond Bow setting for a 148.5-carat aquamarine, which was originally exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, now in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry that includes unique aquamarine rings, necklaces and other accessories.
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.