$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
$256Sale Price|20% Off
9.55 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Lemon Quartz Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.55 carat Dimensions 12.3x12.1x8.6 mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 9.55 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Lemon Quartz Stone is a ...
Quartz
$184Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Light Gold Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.55 carat Dimensions 7.6x7.3x5.8 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 2.55 Carat Natural Loose Light Gold Topaz Stone is a radi...
Topaz
$424Sale Price|20% Off
2.60 Carat Loose Light Green Emerald Stone Asscher Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.60 carat Dimensions 8.1x8.1x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This exquisite 2.60 carat loose emerald is a natural treasure from ...
Emerald
$400Sale Price|20% Off
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Perfect Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 14.3 x 14.3 x 11.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Asscher Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, e...
Citrine
$624Sale Price|20% Off
18.50 Carat Natural Loose Light Gold Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 18.50 carat Dimensions 14.1x14.0x10.8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher The 18.50 Carat Natural Loose Light Gold Topaz is an extraordinar...
Topaz
$760Sale Price|20% Off
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.05 carat Dimensions 9.6x9.6x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 4.05 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline is a rare treas...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 5.0x5.0x4.0 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 2.20 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Pair is a lively an...
Peridot
8.23 Carat Asscher Cut Nigerian Aquamarine Square Octagon Loose Gemstone Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 8.23 carat Asscher cut Nigerian aquamarine loose gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, expertly faceted into a square octagon shape with refined step cut geometry, fine vivid...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Beauteous 1.10 Carats Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.10 Carats Dimension: 5.9x5.7x4.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Asscher Color: Green With Lagoon Shade Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Dem...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Asscher Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Square Shape 3.60 Carats From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 3.60 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour : Orange and Yellow Shape: Square Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Demand Madeira Citrine,...
Citrine
$312Sale Price|20% Off
12.25 Carat loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 12.25 Carats Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz Stone: It helps t...
Blue Topaz
$304Sale Price|20% Off
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 13.6 x 11.3 x 9.8 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Asscher Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radian...
Topaz
$256Sale Price|20% Off
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 10.6 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Asscher Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant...
Topaz
$680Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 7.1 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Asscher Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
12.85 Carat Natural Loose Milky Quartz Pair Unique Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Moonstone Pair Weight: 12.85 Carat Dimension: 10.8 x 10.8 x 8.5 Mm 10.8 x 10.8 x 8.4 Mm Origin: Madagascar Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Milky quartz is a c...
Moonstone
$524Sale Price / set|30% Off
Lavender Purplish Pink Natural Kunzite Loose Gemstones Set 20.25 Ct Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lavender Purplish Pink Natural Kunzite Loose Gemstones Set for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Asscher Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Kunzite
$360Sale Price|20% Off
12.10cts Natural Loose Peach Morganite Gemstone Asscher Cut for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Morganite Weight : 12.10 Carats Dimensions : 13.9x13.7x10.6 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity : SI Shape: Asscher Cut Color: Peach Certificate: On Demand Morganite is belie...
Morganite
$176Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 6.6x6.5x5.0mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 1.95 carat Natural Bright Red Garnet is a striking gemstone sho...
Garnet
$200Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.40 carat Dimensions 7.4x7.4x5.2mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 2.40 carat Bright Red Garnet is a stunning gemstone known for it...
Garnet
$600Sale Price|20% Off
10.35 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.35 carat Dimensions 9.0x9.0x7.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup clean Shape Cut Asscher This 10.35 carat natural London Blue Topaz pair from Africa fea...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 7.35 Carats Perfect Square Asscher Cut Loose Citrine Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Citrine Weight: 7.35 Carats Origin: Brazil Dimension: 11.7x11.7x8.8 Mm Color: Yellow Shape: Square Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Customer Demand Citrine is a captivating g...
Citrine
$192Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Pink Garnet Step Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 6.5x6.5x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher NA This striking 1.65 carat Natural Pink Garnet showcases a rare and romantic...
Garnet
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.75 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.75 carat Dimensions 9.4x9.3x6.8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This vibrant 4.75-carat natural peridot radiates a refreshing apple-gre...
Peridot
$680Sale Price|20% Off
6.55 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.55 carat Dimensions 9.0 x 9.0 and 8.8 x 8.8 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher NA This stunning 6.55 carat Natural Apple Green Peridot pair...
Peridot
$1,187Sale Price|20% Off
Brownish Golden Topaz 71.40 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Asscher Cut-Pendant Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Brownish Golden Natural Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet, or any other Jewelry Setting-Asscher Cut!!
Topaz
$688Sale Price|49% Off
Honey Golden Natural Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 2.05 Ct Asscher Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Honey Golden Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting-Asscher Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
2.84 Carat 9x9 Vivid Muzo Green Loose Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.84-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 9.01mm x 8.87mm x 5.77mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
$224Sale Price|20% Off
8.40 Carat Natural Loose Luxury Swiss Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Africa Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.40 carat Dimensions 11.2x11.0x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup clean Shape Cut Asscher This stunning 8.40 carat natural Swiss Blue Topaz showcases a ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
7.90 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.90 carat Dimensions 10.9x10.9x7.9mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This striking 7.90 carat Swiss Blue Topaz features a vibrant, ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.50 carats Dimensions 7.9x7.8x5.0 mm Treatment none Clarity VVS Origin Tanzania Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Cut The exquisite 2.50-carat Vivid Red Garnet Stone, cut into a...
Garnet
$140Sale Price|20% Off
2.75 Carats Natural Loose Vivid Red Garnet Stone Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.75 carats Dimensions 7.3x7.2x5.52 mm Treatment none Origin Africa Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut Asscher Behold the exquisite allure of this 2.75 carat Vivid Red Gar...
Garnet
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 19.95 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Loose Golden Topaz from Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Topaz Weight : 19.95 Carats Dimensions : 14.3x13.2x10.3 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Skardu Color: Light Golden Shape: Emerald Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Demand ...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$256Sale Price|20% Off
0.65 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Sapphire Stone Asscher Cut Sri Lanka Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.65 carat Dimensions 4.6x4.5x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lankan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 0.65 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire displays a bright...
Yellow Sapphire
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 3.40 Ct Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut!!
Peridot
$304Sale Price|20% Off
8.40 Carat Natural Loose Luxury Swiss Blue Topaz Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.40 carat Dimensions 11.2x11.0x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This impressive 8.40-carat natural Swiss Blue Topaz exudes bri...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Color Spinel Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.95 carat Dimensions 5.9x5.5x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 0.95 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Spinel showcases a vivid and vib...
Spinel
$336Sale Price|20% Off
15.50 Carat Loose Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.50 carat Dimensions 14.2x14.2x9.9mm Treatment Heated Origin Africa Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Modified Asscher Cut NA This 15.50-carat natural Sky Blue Topaz is a bre...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
11.50 Carat Glamorous Loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 11.50 Carats Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.4 x 9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz Stone: It help...
Blue Topaz
$600Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carats Asscher Cut Soft Pink Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 9.5x9.5x6.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Square Cut: Asscher Color: Soft Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Soft pink t...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|47% Off
4.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 4.65 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Asscher Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant ...
Topaz
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 9.80 Carat Perfect Square Asscher Cut Citrine Loose Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Citrine Weight : 9.80 Carats Dimensions : 12.4x12.4x9.8 mm Clarity : Loupe Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Square Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Demand Month...
Citrine
$151Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 2.60 Ct Asscher Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting Asscher Cut from Supat Valley Pakistan!!
Peridot
$240Sale Price|20% Off
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Kunzite Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 10.4 x 7.9 Mm Colour: Pale Pink Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Kunzite, a delicate and enchantin...
Kunzite
$828Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rich Electric Blue Swiss Topaz 28.92 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Pair Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Electric Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstones Pair for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Asscher Cut!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$272Sale Price / set|30% Off
Light Brown Natural Topaz Ring Loose Gemstones Set 21.35 Ct Asscher Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Brown Hue Natural Topaz Loose Gemstones for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Asscher Cut from Skardu, Pakistan!!
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$336Sale Price|20% Off
12.20 Carat Adorable Loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 12.20 Carats Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Shape Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz Stone: It he...
Blue Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
10.30 Carat Loose Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Baguette Shape from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight : 10.30 Carats Dimensions : 13.5x9.4x8 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Baguette Cut: Long Asscher Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand . Bl...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.10 Carat Dimension: 6.2 x 4.9 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Glamorous Loose 13.10 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 13.10 Carats Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.2 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher Color: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz...
Blue Topaz
0.75 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Zambian Emerald Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted in a classic Asscher cut, the gemstone features crisp step facets that enhance its clarity and create a sophisticated hall-of-mirrors effect.
Emerald
2.69ct Natural Loose Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Emerald Asscher Cut GIA Argyle
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $25,000 Item Stock Number - 4316554844 Certificate Number - GIA 2193483536 Shape - Emerald Carat Weight - 2.69ct Measurements - 7.69 x 6.89 x 5.23...
Diamond
Natural Aquamarine Beryl Gemstone: 2.45 CT Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Madagascar Shape : Asscher Cut Color : Crystal Blue Clarity : Loupe Clean Weight : 2.45 Carats Dimensions : 8 * 8 * 5 MM Treatment : Heat Family : Beryl T...
Aquamarine
Lustrous Sphene Gemstone: MultiColor Asscher Cut, 1.98 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 1.98 cts Dimensions : 7.1 * 7.1 * 4 MM Color : Multi Color Shape : Asscher Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This...
Other
1pc Dazzling 3 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
This sparkling asscher cut diamond is a truly remarkable gem. With a carat weight of 3 carats, it is a perfect size for a center stone in a ring or necklace. The D color grade is the...
Diamond
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 7.62 Carat Asscher Cut, November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 7.62 Carats Dimensions : 10*10*8 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This Asscher-cut Golden Ye...
Topaz
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 16.45 Carat Asscher Cut Brazil Origin
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 16.45 Carats Dimension - 15*15*11 mm Shape : Asscher Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Qu...
Amethyst
Natural Heliodor Gemstone: 9.19 Carat Asscher Cut Pakistan Origin
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 9.19 carats Dimensions: 11*11*8 mm Clarity: Eye Clean Shape : Asscher Origin: Pakistan Treatment : Heat Color: Yellow Birthstone : July / August Birthstone This Asscher-cut...
Other
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone: 2.35 Carat Asscher Cut Aquamarine Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Pakistan Shape : Asscher Color : Light Blue Clarity : Loupe Clean Weight : 2.35 Carats Dimensions : 8*8*6 mm Treatment : Natural Family : Beryl This exqui...
Aquamarine
Lustrous Sphene Gemstone: Yellow/Green Asscher Cut, 1.23 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 1.23 cts Dimensions : 6.000 * 6.000 * 3.800 MM Color : Yellow/Green Shape : Asscher Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titan...
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.