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
6.25ct Apple Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 11x11 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.55-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Green Measurements: 11.0mm x 10.48mm x 7.75mm Geographic Origin: Colombia T...
Emerald
7.41ct Vivid Muzo Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 7.41-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 11.6mm x 11.5mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Treatment: N...
Emerald
2.65ct Dark Green Asscher Cut Brazilian Emerald 8x8 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.65-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Vivid Dark Green Measurements: 8.2mm x 8.05mm Geographic Origin: Brazil Treatment:...
Emerald
2.95ct Rich Medium Green Asscher Cut Muzo Emerald Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.95-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Vivid Dark Green Measurements: 8.65mm x 8.31mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Treatme...
Emerald
5.32ct Glowy Green Asscher Cut Muzo Emerald 10x10 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.32-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Light Green Measurements: 10.35mm x 10.11mm x 7.16mm Geographic Origin: Colombia T...
Emerald
1.79ct Crystalline Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 7.5x7 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.79-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 7.53mm x 6.89mm x 5.56mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
11.64ct Earthy Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 14x14 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 11.64-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 14.40mm x 13.68mm x 8.16mm Geographic Origin: Colombia...
Emerald
2.98ct Glowing Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Asscher Cut Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.98-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Bluish Green Measurements: 8.48mm x 8.10mm x 7.09mm Geographic Origin: Colom...
Emerald
1.97ct Spready Muzo Green Colombian Emerald 8.5x8.5mm Asscher Cut May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.97-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 8.44mm x 8.26mm x 4.03mm Geographic Origin: Co...
Emerald
1.84ct Square Green Colombian Emerald 8x8mm Asscher Cut Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.84-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Semi-Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Green Measurements: 7.87mm x 7.59mm x 4.89mm Geographic Origin: Colomb...
Emerald
1.24ct Bluish Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald 6.7x6.7 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.24-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Muzo Yellowish Green Measurements: 6.75mm x 6.69mm x 4.48mm Geographic Origin: Col...
Emerald
3.68ct Luminous Asscher Cut Muzo Green Emerald 9x9 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.68-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent to Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 9.16mm x 9.10mm x 7.46mm Geograp...
Emerald
3.28ct Spring Green Asscher Cut Muzo Emerald 8.6x8.2 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.28-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 8.64mm x 8.19mm x 6.94mm Geographic Origin: C...
Emerald
9.03ct HUGE Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald 12.5x12.5 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 9.03-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Deep Bluish Green Measurements: 12.52mm x 12.47mm x 9.33mm Geographic Origin: Colo...
Emerald
13.46ct Dark Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 14.5x14 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 13.46-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Vibrant Yellowish Green Measurements: 14.49mm x 13.81mm x 11.33mm Geographic Orig...
Emerald
5.56ct Spring Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 10.6x10.6 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.56-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 10.69mm x 10.62mm x 8.39mm Geographic Origin:...
Emerald
16.34tcw 12.2x12 Matching Light Green Colombian Emeralds - Asscher Cut Rare May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 16.34-tcw Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Minty Light Green Measurements: 12.25mm x 12.04mm x 8.95mm // 12.21mm x 11.94m...
Emerald
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 2.80 Carat Golden Yellow Asscher Cut For Ring Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 2.80 Carats Dimensions : 7*7*5.5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This Asscher-cut Topaz sho...
Topaz
2.92ct Chipped Medium Green Colombian Emerald Asscher Cut Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.92-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Semi-Transparent Luster: Good Color: Medium Green Measurements: 8.43mm x 7.76mm x 6.99mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
4.53ct Muzo Green Colombian Emerald 10x10mm Asscher Cut Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.53-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 9.93mm x 9.67mm x 7.50mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
$112Sale Price|20% Off
Glam of Purple Amethyst 7.80 carats Asscher Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.80 carats Dimensions 12.2 x 12.1 x 9.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity SI (Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Discover the mesmerizing allure of th...
Amethyst
1.53 Carat 8x8 Yellowish Green Colombian Emerald - Rare Asscher Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.53-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 7.91mm x 7.69mm x 3.83mm Geographic Origin: C...
Emerald
$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Asscher Cut White Near Colorless Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Asscher shape 1.60-carat Natural White Near Colorless GIA certificate number: 2205624597 has been hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color. We can custo...
Sapphire
$135Sale Price|20% Off
Capture the Essence of Nature Asscher Cut Peridot Gemstone Refresh and Renew
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.65 carats Dimensions 8.1x8.0x6.9 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI (Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Experience the Mesmerizing Brilliance of A...
Peridot
Forest Green 4.34 Carat Asscher Cut Muzo Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.34-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Dark Green Measurements: 9.55mm x 8.78mm x 6.92mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Trea...
Emerald
10.01 Carat 12.5x12.5 Vivid Dark Green Zambian Emerald - Asscher Cut May Births
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 10.01-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Dark Green Measurements: 12.56mm x 12.47mm x 8.91mm Geographic Origin: Zamb...
Emerald
Vivacious Dark Green 2.68 Carat Asscher Cut Muzo Colombian Emerald Gem - May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.68-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Dark Green Measurements: 8.60mm x 8.50mm x 5.53mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
1.78ct AAA+ Captivating Muzo Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 7x7 Genuine May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.78-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Alpine Muzo Green Measurements: 7.22mm x 7.10mm x 5.69mm Geographic Origin: Colomb...
Emerald
1.80ct AAA+ Muzo Green Asscher Cut Colombian Gem 7.3x7.3 Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.80-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 7.32mm x 7.26mm x 6.10mm Geographic Origin: Colombi...
Emerald
3.37 Carat VS Jyotish Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut Square May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.37-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Light Green Measurements: 8.41mm x 8.25mm x 6.96mm Geographic Origin: Colom...
Emerald
1.74 Carat Freckled Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald - Eye Clean May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.74-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent, Carbon Freckles Luster: Very Good Color: Light Pastel Green Measurements: 7.89mm x 7.36mm x 4.13mm Geograp...
Emerald
Vivid 3.01 Carat Muzo Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald with Clipped Corners - May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.01-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Vivid Green Measurements: 8.75mm x 8.41mm x 6.71mm Geographic Origin: Co...
Emerald
Deep Bluish Green 4.75 Carat Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 4.75-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Deep Bluish Green Measurements: 10.33mm x 10.18mm x 6.52mm Geographic Origin: Colo...
Emerald
Minty 2.57 Carat Art Deco Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald - May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.57-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Minty Medium-Light Green Measurements: 8.65mm x 8.29mm x 6.69mm Geographic Origin:...
Emerald
2.88ct GIA Certified Vivid Muzo Green Asscher Cut Emerald Genuine May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.88-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 8.79mm x 8.52mm x 6.20mm Geographic Origi...
Emerald
1.78 Carat 7.5x7 Limish Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald - May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.78-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 7.48mm x 7.19mm x 4.93mm Geographic Origin: C...
Emerald
Leon Mege Stunning Certified 1.83 Ct F/VS1 Asscher Cut Diamond; GIA #12323397
Located in New York, NY
Stunning True Antique™ Asscher cut diamond 1.83 ct F/VS1; GIA 12323397.
Diamond
$240Sale Price|20% Off
True Luxury Swiss Blue Topaz 12.80 carats Asscher Cut Natural Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 12.80 carats Dimensions 12.6 x 12.6 x 9.5 mm Treatment Heated Origin Madagascar Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Elevate your jewelry collection with the t...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$94Sale Price|20% Off
Brilliance of Swiss Blue Topaz 4.60 carats Asscher Cut Natural Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.60 carats Dimensions 8.35 x 8.35 x 7.41 mm Treatment Heated Origin Madagascar Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Elevate your jewelry collection with the ti...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
Intense 5.84 Carat Bluish Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald GIA Certified Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.84-carats Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent-Very Good Color: Intense Bluish Green Measurements: 11.67mm x 10.55mm x 7.37mm Geographic...
Emerald
1.87 Carat 8x8 Art Deco Green Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut May Birthstone Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.87-carats Shape: Asscher Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good-Good Color: Pastel Medium Green Measurements: 7.75mm x 7.64mm x 5.14mm Geographic Origin:...
Emerald
Natural Pink Sapphire Bracelets 3 sets asscher cut stone For Fine Jewelry gems
By Shree Nath Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Pink Sapphire 3 Set For Bracelets asscher cutstone For Fine Jewellery gem Size & Weight : 3.00 MM - 7.64 carats 3.50 MM - 9.36 carats 4.50 MM - 11.05 carats Treatment - Heat ONLY Pie...
Pink Sapphire
$296Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Pale Purple Natural Amethyst Gemstone, 24.70 Ct Asscher Cut for Pendant etc
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Amethyst PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 24.70 Carats SHAPE: Asscher Cut SIZE (MM): 17.69 x 17.55 x 13.74 COLOR: Pale Purple CLARITY: 17.69 x 17.55 x 13.74 TREATMENT: None ORIGI...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
16.20 Carat Natural Faceted Golden Topaz Gemstone for Jewelry Making Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Topaz Weight : 16.20 Carats Dimensions: 12.7x12.8x11 mm Clarity : Clean Origin : Skardu Color: Golden Shape: Octagon Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Demand Month: Novemb...
Topaz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
Dazzling Natural Citrine For Ring 6.30 CT Lovely Asscher Cut AAA Loupe Clean
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dazzling Natural Citrine For Ring, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality 6.30 Carats Loupe Clean Clarity Unheated Citrine From Brazil. Product Information: GEM...
Citrine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carats SI Clarity Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 2.65 Carats Dimension: 8.1x8x5.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Octagon Cut: Asscher Certficate: On Customer Demand Mint green tourmaline, a mem...
Tourmaline
$216Sale Price|20% Off
6.20 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.20 carat Dimensions 10.9x10.9x9mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 6.20 Carat Natural Yellow Golden Citrine from Brazil is a ...
Citrine
$484Sale Price / set|49% Off
Rare Pastel Peach Natural Topaz Gemstone Pair, 19.35 Ct Asscher Cut for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Natural Topaz PIECE(S): Pair WEIGHT: Total 19.35 Carats Stone 1: 10.25 Carat Stone 2: 9.10 Carat SHAPE: Asscher Cut SIZE (MM): Stone 1: 11.48 x 11.45 x 9.29 mm Stone 2...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$200Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Fancy Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 7x5.9x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 1.90 carat Natural Pinkish Red Garnet from Tanzania displays a vibr...
Garnet
3.15 Carat Tanzanite Square Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Supremely Cut 3.15-Carat Tanzanite Square Octagon Loose Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills is delighted to offer this supremely cut 3.15-carat T...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.32 carats Imperial Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.32 carats Dimensions 7.35x6.91x5.40 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Octagon Cut Asscher This exquisite 2.32 carat Imperial Topaz is a natural gem...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Natural Peridot Loose Stone - Special Cut Lime Green Gem from Pakistan, 2.215 Ct
Located in Kowloon, HK
Create your next masterpiece with this exquisite natural peridot loose gemstone, perfect for jewelry making. Gemstone Details: ◆Type: Natural Peridot ◆Color: Vibrant Lime Green ◆Wei...
Peridot
$411Sale Price|25% Off
Pink & Grey Natural Tourmaline Ring Gemstones 3.70Ct Emerald & Asscher Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink & Grey Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring or Jewelry Setting in Emerald Cut & Asscher Cut from Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
Loupe clean 17.30 cts Ametrine asscher Faceted Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone Natural Ametrine Clarity : Loupe Clean Shape : Radiant Size : 15x15x12 mm Weight : 17.30 Carats Origin : Bolivia Treatment : None .
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
5.72 Carat 11x10.5 Freckled Forest Colombian Emerald - Asscher Cut Muzo Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.72-carats Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent, Carbon Specs Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Green Measurements: 11.01mm x 10.28mm x 6.43mm Geographic Ori...
Emerald
Chunky 2.14 Carat Apple Green Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Gem - May Birthstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.14-carats Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Yellowish Green Measurements: 8.01mm x 7.32mm x 5.72mm Geographic Origin: Colombia...
Emerald
Dazzling 1pc Natural Diamond with 0.77 Carat Asscher Cut F SI1 GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A sparkling natural asscher cut diamond in a 0.77 carat F SI1 with excellent cut. This diamond comes with GIA Certificate and laser inscription number. SKU: RM-002 GIA 2447883821
Diamond
Natural Yellow Sapphire 10.05ct Cushion Cut Gemstone, India, New
Located in jaipur, IN
Natural Yellow Sapphire 10.05cts Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) – Shot Description A vivid yellow sapphire gemstone showcased in a precise cushion cut, gently held by metal tweezers fo...
Yellow Sapphire
2 Carats Ascher Cut Natural Mint Green Peridot Pair Gemstone for Jewellery 6 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Peridot Weight 2.1 carats Dimension 6.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Asscher Transparency Transparent Clarity Min...
Peridot
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.