$464Sale Price|20% Off
11.5 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 11.15 Carats Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.4 x 8.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Swiss Blue Topaz ...
Blue Topaz, Other
$496Sale Price|20% Off
15.90 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.90 carat Dimensions 15.1x14.3x11.1 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 15.90 carat Natural Purple Amethyst from Brazil showcas...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
5.30 Carat Natural Loose Peach Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.30 carat Dimensions 9.1x9.1x6.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 5.30 carat Natural Peach Topaz from Pakistan displays a soft, ele...
Topaz
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.10 carat Dimensions 6.0x5.9x4.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.10 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Blue Tourmaline from Afghanistan ...
Tourmaline
83.27 Carat Brazilian Amethyst Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This one of a kind 83.27 carat natural Brazilian Amethyst features a rare square octagon Asscher cut, offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$456Sale Price|20% Off
27.25 Carat Natural Loose Light Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 27.25 carat Dimensions 16.2x16.1x12.4mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher
Topaz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.95 carat Dimensions 5.5x5.3x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 0.95 carat Natural Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a striking gemstone sho...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.50 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.9x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 8.50 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst from Brazil is an eleg...
Amethyst
$336Sale Price|20% Off
7.65 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.65 carat Dimensions 11.8x11.8x8.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This beautiful 7.65 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst showcases a ri...
Amethyst
$640Sale Price|20% Off
60.25 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 60.25 carat Dimensions 23.3x22.8x17.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This magnificent 60.25 carat Yellow Golden Citrine is a truly...
Citrine
$336Sale Price|20% Off
10.45 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.45 carat Dimensions 14.2x13.6x9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Asscher NA This exquisite 10.45 carat Natural Amethyst radiates a deep, roy...
Amethyst
$336Sale Price|20% Off
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.50 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.9x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 8.50 carat Amethyst showcases a rich, royal pur...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Quality Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.20 carat Dimensions 9.3x9.3x7.0mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 5.20 carat Natural Topaz is a brilliant and high-quality gemston...
Topaz
14.55 Carats Perfect Asscher Cut Loose Purple Amethyst Brazil Mine
Located in Brisbane, AU
Natural Amethyst Weight: 14.55 Carats Dimension: 14.8x14.7x11.3 Mm Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst is a striking purple variety of quartz, va...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
0.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Emerald Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.60 carat Dimensions 5.2x5.1x2.9mm Treatment None Origin Swat, Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This elegant 0.60 Carat Natural Emerald showcases a fresh, vibran...
Emerald
$264Sale Price|20% Off
7.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.70 carat Dimensions 11.8x11.8x8.8 Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Asscher NA This exquisite 7.70 carat natural purple Amethyst features a rich...
Amethyst
$256Sale Price|20% Off
3.85 Carat Natural Loose Golden Citrine Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.85 carat Dimensions 7.2x7.2x5.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 3.85 Carat Natural Golden Citrine from Brazil radiates a war...
Citrine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
4.95 Carat Loose Geological Orange Citrine Asscher Cut Natural Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.95 carat Dimensions 10.4x9.8x7.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This 4.95-carat natural Citrine is a radiant gemstone, sh...
Citrine
$337Sale Price|25% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Fire Effect Sphene Asscher Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 7.5x7.4x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 2.20 Carat Natural Fire Effect Sphene from Madagascar showcases a ...
Other
$144Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Orange Spessartite Garnet Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.55 carat Dimensions 6.3x6.5x4.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 1.55 Carat Natural Spessartite Garnet showcases a fiery orange bri...
Garnet
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carat Dimensions 6.1x6.1x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 1.50 Carat Bluish Green Tourmaline showcases a rar...
Tourmaline
Natural Citrine Pair Loose Gemstone: 10.80 Carat Asscher Cut For Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemology: Hardness : 7 Origin : Brazil Color : Yellow Clarity : Clean Weight : 10.80 Carats Dimensions : 10 * 10 * 8 mm Treatment : None Family : Quartz This beautiful **Citrine ge...
Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Asscher Cut Malawi Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Product Information: GEMSTONE NAME: Fantastic Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet WEIGHT: 1.70 carats DIMENSIONS: 6.4 x 6.3 x 4.6 mm ORIGIN: Malawi CLARITY: VVS TREATMENT: None SHAPE: Oct...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.44 Carat 8.4x8.4 Bluish Green Loose Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.44-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 8.43mm x 8.41mm x 5.25mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
23.15 Carat Loose Greenish Blue Tourmaline Asscher Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 23.15 carat Dimensions 15.2x15x12mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This 23.15-carat natural Tourmaline is a rare and captivatin...
Tourmaline
10.02tcw Matching Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Pair 10x10 Genuine Loose Gems
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 10.02-tcw Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Yellowish Medium Green Measurements: 10.10mm x 9.56mm x 7.81mm // 10.12mm x 9....
Emerald
$504Sale Price|20% Off
29.55 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 29.55 carat Dimensions 16.7x16.8x12.4mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 29.55 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz is a breathtak...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$88Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carats Green Loose Peridot Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.30 carats Dimensions 6.60x6.45x4.12 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Behold the mesmerizing beauty of a 1.30 carat Green Peri...
Peridot
6.00 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut African Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.00 carat Dimensions 9.7x9.6x7.8 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Fancy Asscher Elevate your jewelry collection with this 6.00 Carat N...
Blue Topaz
$310Sale Price|30% Off
Yellowish Golden Natural Citrine 7.40 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Honey Yellowish Golden Citrine Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Clarity and Top Quality Natural Citrine Loose Gemstone ...
Citrine
5.55 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.55 carat Dimensions 9.6x9.6x7.2mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 5.55 carat natural London Blue Topaz features a striking A...
Topaz
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Green Emerald Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.95 carat Dimensions 8.9x8.7x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 2.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Green Emerald showcases a rich, vib...
Emerald
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut African Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.95 Carat Dimensions 10.5x10.5x7.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Asscher AG115 Discover the brilliance of this 6.95 Carat Natural Lo...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
8.90 Carat Natural Loose Sky Color Topaz Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.90 carat Dimensions 11.0x10.7x8.7 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 8.90 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz is a striking gemstone t...
Topaz
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Red Garnet Stone Asscher Fancy Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 6.6x6.5x5mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Red Garnet showcases a rich, vivid red hue...
Garnet
20.20 Carat Loose Light Golden Color Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 20.20 carat Dimensions 15.5x15.5x10.2mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 20.20 Carat Natural Loose Light Golden Topaz is a magnifice...
Topaz
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
61.05 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Kunzite Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 61.05carat Dimensions 22.0x22.0x16.0mm Treatment Heated Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 61.05 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Kunzite is an extra...
Kunzite
$1,112Sale Price|30% Off
Violet Blue Natural Tanzanite 2.70Ct Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring/Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone – Rare Earth-Mined Violet Tanzanite Crystal for Ring, Pendant & Custom Jewelry
Tanzanite
$624Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Pink Color Spinel Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 7.7x7.2x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 2.45-carat natural Pink Spinel from Afghanistan showcase...
Spinel
6.55 Carat Natural Loose Pink Color Kunzite Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.55 carat Dimensions 10.1x9.9x8.2mm Treatment Heated Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 6.55-carat natural Pink Kunzite from Afghanista...
Kunzite
15.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Color Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.90 carat Dimensions 13.2x13x10.4mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This magnificent 15.90-carat natural Golden Topaz from Pakistan sho...
Topaz
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Sky Color Topaz Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.10 carat Dimensions 7.4x7.4x6.0 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 3.10 carat natural Sky Blue Topaz from Africa features a ...
Topaz
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Pink Color Kunzite Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.15 carat Dimensions 8.6x8.5x7.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This elegant 4.15-carat natural Pink Kunzite from Afghanistan sh...
Kunzite
62.93 Carat Brazilian Amethyst Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone Tamir Merkaba Beverly
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Gemstone: Brazilian Amethyst Carat Weight: 62.93 carats Cut: Asscher, square step cut Condition: Loose, unmounted gemstone Design Your Dream Tamir by Merkaba Beverly Hills o...
Amethyst, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.65 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.65 carat Dimensions 9.5x9.3.9.0mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 3.65 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet features a vivid, ri...
Garnet
7.95 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.95 carat Dimensions 11x10.9x7.9mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 7.95 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz showcases a brigh...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carat Dimensions 8.7x8.5x5.9mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 4.25 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet is a striking gemst...
Garnet
6.05 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.05 carat Dimensions 10.1x10.1x7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 6.05 carat natural London Blue Topaz from Africa features a...
Topaz
$264Sale Price|20% Off
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Sky Color Topaz Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.65 carat Dimensions 10.8x10.8x8.9mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 8.65 Carat Natural Loose Sky Color Topaz from Africa fe...
Topaz
$624Sale Price|20% Off
5.65 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Africa Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.65 carat Dimensions 10.1x9.8x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 5.65 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone showcases a me...
Garnet
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Intense Green Zambian Emerald Stone Asscher Cut Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.15 carat Dimensions 9.4x9.2x6.6xmm Treatment None Origin Zambian Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 4.15 carat Zambian emerald displays a mesmerizing, intense green c...
Emerald
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Fancy Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.30 carat Dimensions 5.1x5.1x3.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher Fancy This 1.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair features a stu...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose 2 Piece Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 5.1x5.0x3.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 1.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair consists of two be...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Unique Color Tourmaline Pair Asscher Cut African Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.00 carat Dimensions 6.3x6.3x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 3.00 carat tourmaline pair showcases a rare and unique c...
Tourmaline
$144Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.75 carat Dimensions 6.8x.6.7x4.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 1.75 carat Natural Bright Red Garnet is a striking gemstone featur...
Garnet
$528Sale Price|40% Off
24.95 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 24.95 carat Dimensions 15.4x15.4x14.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 24.95 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline is a stunning disp...
Tourmaline
$312Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Fancy Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6.1x5.5x4.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher Precision This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline is ...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
23.50 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Kunzite Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 23.50 carat Dimensions 14.9x14.7x13.2mm Treatment Heat Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This impressive 23.50 carat natural hot pink kunzite is a standout ...
Kunzite
$312Sale Price|20% Off
8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Fire Citrine Fancy Asscher Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.85 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.8x10.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher Fancy This 8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Fire Citrine dazz...
Citrine
$256Sale Price|20% Off
3.65 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.65 carat Dimensions 8.4x8.1x6.1mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 3.65 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet radiates a vivid crimson...
Garnet
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.