Natural Topaz Gemstone: 13.85 Carat Asscher Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 13.85 Carats Dimensions : 12*12*9.7 mm Color : Brown Shape : Assher Cut Clarity : Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This refined Topaz gemstone is be...
Topaz
Natural Green Peridot Gemstone: 2.91 Asscher Cut August Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 2.91 carat Dimensions : 7.9 * 7.9 * 6 mm Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forster...
Peridot
$224Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 carats Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carat Dimensions 7x6.3x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA Buy 1.80 Carat Sea Foam Blue Tourmaline Stone – Authentic Afgha...
Tourmaline
Neon Blue Apatite Gemstone: Asscher Cut, 1.10 CT December Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 1.10 Carats Dimensions : 6.000 * 6.000 * 4.000 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Asscher Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This striki...
Apatite
$320Sale Price|20% Off
7.10 Carat Gorgeous Faceted Heliodor Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Heliodor Weight: 7.10 Carat Dimension: 11.8 x 11.5 x 8 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Asscher Certificate: On Demand Heliodor, a captivating member of the beryl mineral family, ...
Beryl, Other
Natural Sphene Titanite Gemstone: 3.48 Carat Asscher Cut, June Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 3.48 cts Dimensions : 8*7.5*5.5 mm Color : Yellow Shape : Asscher Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Africa Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This striking ...
Other
Natural Reddish Orange Grossular Garnet Gemstone: 2.96 Carat Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 2.96 Carats Size : 7.5*7.5*5 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Assher Color : Reddish Orange Treatment : Natural Use : Jewellery Making Rings/Pendant Hardness : 6.5 - 7.5 Birthst...
Garnet
16.09ct Yellowish Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 15.4x14.8 Genuine
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 16.09-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Vibrant Yellowish Green Measurements: 15.41mm x 14.77mm x 10.74mm Geographic Orig...
Emerald
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 7.20 Carat Golden Asscher Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 7.20 Carats Dimensions : 10*10*7 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This Asscher-cut Golden Ye...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: Asscher Cut Faceted For Jewelry 4.11 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 4.11 Carats Dimensions : 8*8*6.5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Heated Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This elegant Topaz gems...
Topaz
Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone: Natural August Birthstone, Pakistan 1.13 carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 1.13 carat Dimensions : 5.500 * 5.500 * 4.000 MM Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Fo...
Peridot
Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone: Natural August Birthstone, Pakistan (0.94 carats)
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.94 carat Dimensions : 5.1 * 5.1 * 3.9 MM Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Fo...
Peridot
Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone: Natural August Birthstone, Pakistan (3.45 carats)
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 3.45 carat Dimensions : 8 * 8 * 6 MM Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsterite ...
Peridot
Natural Rutile Peridot Gemstone, Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone 7.00 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 7.00 carat Dimensions : 10*10*8 mm Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsterite ...
Peridot
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone: 9.50 CT Asscher Cut Aquamarine March Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Pakistan Shape : Asscher Color : Light Blue Clarity : Eye Clean Weight : 9.50 Carats Dimensions : 12.5*12.5*9 mm Treatment : Natural Family : Beryl This g...
Aquamarine
Lustrous Green Chrome Sphene Gemstone: Asscher Cut Titanite, 0.55 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Green Shape : Asscher Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This exquisite **Sphene gemstone**, also known as **Titan...
Other
$172Sale Price|20% Off
8.10 carats Quality Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.10 carats Dimensions 11.1 x 11.1 x 7.9mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This stunning 8.10 carat natural Quality Topaz ge...
Topaz
Natural Neon Blue Apatite Gemstone: 0.53 Carat Asscher Cut, December Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.53 Carats Dimensions : 4.5*4.5*3 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Asscher Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This Asscher-cut Apatit...
Apatite
Natural Neon Blue Apatite Gemstone: Asscher Cut, Madagascar Origin, 1.23 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 1.23 Carats Dimensions : 5.5*5.5*4 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Asscher Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This striking Apatite g...
Apatite
$124Sale Price|20% Off
Authentic Aquamarine Gemstones 3.15 carats Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.15 carats Dimensions 9.1 x 8.6 x 6.2 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Discover a stunning collection of authentic Aquama...
Aquamarine
Natural Neon Blue Apatite Gemstone: 1.00 Carat Asscher Cut December Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 1.00 Carats Dimensions : 5*5*4 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Asscher Clarity: Clean Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This strikin...
Apatite
Natural Neon Blue Apatite Gemstone: 0.64 Carat Asscher Cut December Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.64 Carats Dimensions : 5*5*3 mm Treatment : Natural Clarity: VVS Cut : Asscher Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This exception...
Apatite
$424Sale Price|20% Off
1.45 carats Unique Color Tourmaline Asscher Cut Natural Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.45 carat Dimensions 6.8x6.8x4.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA Buy 1.45 Carat Cushion Cut Unique Greenish Tourmaline Gemston...
Tourmaline
Natural Neon Blue Apatite Gemstone: 0.66 Carat Asscher Cut, From Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.66 Carats Dimensions : 5*5*3 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Asscher Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This striking Apatite gemsto...
Apatite
3.74ct Forest Green Colombian Emerald 9.6x9.2mm Asscher Cut Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.74-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Semi-Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Deep Green Measurements: 9.62mm x 9.24mm x 6.65mm Geographic Origin: Colombia...
Emerald
2.76 Carat Vivacious Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut, Clipped Corners May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.76-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Yellowish Green Measurements: 8.76mm x 8.66mm x 6.05mm Geographic Origin: Colombia...
Emerald
$76Sale Price|20% Off
0.84 carats Mint Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.84 carats Dimensions 5.5x5.4x3.9 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity VVS Shape octagon Cut asscher The 0.84 carat Mint Green Tourmaline stone, meticulously...
Tourmaline
3.21ct Yellowish Green Colombian Emerald 9x9mm Asscher Cut Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.21carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Medium Green Measurements: 9.43mm x 9.08mm x 6.51mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tre...
Emerald
6.62ct Captivating Muzo Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 6.62-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Intense Medium Green Measurements: 11.27mm x 10.4mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
8.81ct Glowing Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald 12.5x12.5 Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 8.81-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 12.39mm x 12.55mm x 7.83mm Geographic Origin: Colombia ...
Emerald
Luminous 4.75 Carat 10x10 Asscher Cut Muzo Green Colombian Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.75-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 10.55mm x 10.2mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Treatment: ...
Emerald
2.78ct Yellowish Green Colombian Emerald 8.5x7.9mm Asscher Cut Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.78-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Semi-Transparent Luster: Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 8.53mm x 7.86mm x 7.04mm Geographic Origin: C...
Emerald
1.64ct Yellowish Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald: 7.4x7.3 Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.64-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Yellowish Green Measurements: 7.38mm x 7.32mm x 5.0mm Geographic Origin:...
Emerald
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 5.87 Carat Golden Yellow Asscher Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 5.87 Carats Dimensions : 9*9*7.5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This Asscher-cut Topaz sho...
Topaz
Lustrous Natural Sphene Titanite Gemstone: 0.90 Carat Yellow/Green Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 0.90 cts Dimensions : 5 * 5 * 3.3 MM Color : Yellow/Green Shape : Asscher Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This...
Other
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 5.66 Carat Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 5.66 carat Dimensions : 10*10*7 mm Shape : Asscher Cut Color : Green Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsteri...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 6.42 Carat Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 6.42 carat Dimensions : 10*10*7.5 mm Shape : Asscher Cut Color : Green Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forste...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 1.02 Carat Asscher Cut August Birthstone From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 1.020 carat Dimensions : 5.5*5.5*3.5 mm Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forster...
Peridot
Natural Rutile Peridot Gemstones: 13.73 Carat Asscher Cut Peridot From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 13.73 carat Dimensions : 13.5*13*10 mm Shape : Asscher Color : Green Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsterit...
Peridot
$156Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carats Light Yellow Scapolite Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.70 carats Dimensions 9.9x9.3x7.7 mm Treatment none Origin Tanzania Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut Asscher The 4.70 carats Light Yellow Scapolite Stone, crafted into a...
Other
Stunning 6.40 Carat Asscher Cut Vivid Muzo Green Colombian Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 6.40-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 10.9mm x 10.8mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Treatment: N...
Emerald
$424Sale Price|20% Off
1.53 carats Green Demantoid Garnet Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.53 carats Dimensions 5.0x4.9x3.5 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI This exquisite pair of Green Demantoid Garnets, totaling 1.53 carats, showcases a rare bea...
Garnet
$468Sale Price|20% Off
1.72 carats Green Demantoid Garnet Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.72 carats Dimensions 5.0x4.9x3.8 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI This exquisite pair of Green Demantoid Garnets, totaling 1.72 carats, showcases a rare be...
Garnet
Natural Aquamarine Beryl Gemstone: 1.66 Carat Asscher Cut For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Minas Gerais Mine Brazil Shape : Assher Cut Color : Crystal Blue Clarity : Clean Treatment : Heat Weight : 1.66 Carats Dimensions : 7*7*4 mm Family : Beryl...
Aquamarine
5.85 Carat Natural Deep Blue Aquamarine Stone Asscher Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.85 carat Dimensions 11.0x10.7x8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 5.85 carat natural deep blue aquamarine is a striking gemstone sh...
Aquamarine
$216Sale Price|20% Off
1.39 carats Peachy Pink Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.39 carats Dimension 6.1x5.8x4.8 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut Asher This stunning 1.39 carat natural Peachy Pink Topaz gemstone, expe...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 3.90 Carat Golden Yellow Asscher Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 3.90 Carats Dimensions : 8*8*6 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This attractive Topaz gemsto...
Topaz
$144Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Apple Green Peridot Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.85 carat Dimensions 7x6.7x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher NA This 1.85-carat natural Peridot gemstone is a vibrant and refreshing beau...
Peridot
$256Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 carats Apple Green Peridot Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.70 carat Dimensions 8.1x7.5x5.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This exquisite 2.70 carat apple green Peridot gemstone is a stunni...
Peridot
4.83 Carat 10x10 Bluish Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut Muzo Green May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.83-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 10.04mm x 9.61mm x 8.11mm Geographic Origin: Colombia T...
Emerald
7.38 Carat 11.5x11.5 Intense Bluish Green Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 7.38-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 11.51mm x 11.52mm x 8.99mm Geographic Origin: Colombia ...
Emerald
4.69 Carat 10x10 Freckled Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut Clipped Corners May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.69-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 9.86mm x 9.54mm x 8.17mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
10.02 Carat 13.5x13.5 Dark Green Zambian Emerald - Asscher Cut May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 10.02-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Dark Green Measurements: 13.53mm x 13.46mm x 6.88mm Geographic Origin: Zambia Tre...
Emerald
4.71 Carat 10.5x10.5 Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald - Clipped Corners May Births
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.71-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 10.32mm x 10.45mm x 6.17mm Geographic Origin: Colombia ...
Emerald
Vibrant 4.83 Carat Asscher Cut Muzo Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.83-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Bright Green Measurements: 10.18mm x 9.85mm x 7.97mm Geographic Origin: Colombia T...
Emerald
Genuine 2.71 Carat Electric Yellow Green Muzo Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.71-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Yellowish Green Measurements: 8.13mm x 8.0mm x 6.15mm Geographic Origin: Col...
Emerald
3.27ct Muzo Green Colombian Emerald 9.3x8.8mm Asscher Cut Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.27-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 9.34mm x 8.78mm x 6.84mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
3.34ct AAA+ Vivid Bluish Colombian Emerald 9x9mm Asscher Cut Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.34-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Bluish Green Measurements: 9.0mm x 8.85mm x 7.27mm Geographic Origin: Colomb...
Emerald
4.22ct Vivid Muzo Green Colombian Emerald 9x9mm Asscher Cut Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.22-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 8.98mm x 8.96mm x 7.42mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
4.33ct Bluish Green Colombian Emerald 10x10mm Asscher Cut Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.33-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 10.32mm x 10.10mm x 6.22mm Geographic Origin: Colombia ...
Emerald
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.