$264Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 15.13Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring-Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$303Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 17.34Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring-Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$319Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 19.55Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring-Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$786Sale Price|30% Off
Rich Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 37.43Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Rich Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$571Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 32.68 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstones Set for Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$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
9.55 Carat Natural Loose Neon Blue Topaz Pixel Cut African Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.55 carat Dimensions 13.5x9.6x7.6mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Pixel AG157 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfo...
Blue Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
9.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.45 carat Dimensions 15.4x9.0x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 9.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz features a stri...
Blue Topaz
52.40 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 52.40 carat Dimensions 22x18.1x14.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion AG150 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment po...
Blue Topaz
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Stone Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.20 carat Dimensions 9.2x9.2x7.3 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher Fancy This magnificent 5.20-carat natural sky blue topaz captiv...
Blue Topaz
$224Sale Price / set|20% Off
10.60 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.60 carat Dimensions 12.3x10.2x9mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 10.60 carat natural Swiss Blue Topaz displays a vibrant,...
Blue Topaz
$90Sale Price|54% Off
Swiss Blue Natural Topaz Ring Loose Gemstone 6.45 Carat Hexagon Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Swiss Blue Natural Topaz Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Hexagonal Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 6.15 Carats Pixelated Cut Loose Sky Blue Topaz Earth Mine Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 6.15 Carats Dimension: 12.6x7.8x6.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Bar Cut Treatment: Non Color; Blue Certificate; On Demand Sky Blue Topaz, a radian...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Huge 28.25 Carats Stunning Loose Sky Blue Topaz Laser Cut For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Natural Blue Topaz Weight: 28.25 Carats Dimension: 24x14.5x9.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Cut/Facet: Laser Cut Certificate: On Customer Demand Blue topaz is a stunning a...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
30.55 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pixel Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 30.55 Carats Dimension: 19.8 x 14.3 x 10.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a...
Blue Topaz, Other
$680Sale Price|20% Off
26.20 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Fancy Trillion Cut From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 26.20 Carats Dimension: 19.4 x 19.4 x 12.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Trillion Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is ...
Blue Topaz, Other
$224Sale Price|20% Off
7.65 Carat Natural Loose Stunning Blue Topaz Stone Fancy Cut Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.65 carat Dimensions 11.5x11.2x8.7mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Fancy NA This dazzling 7.65 carat natural Blue Topaz features a stunning bright bl...
Blue Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.05 Carat Natural Loose Soft London Blue Topaz Cut Custom Precision from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.05 carat Dimensions 10.5x9.8x7mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loupe clean Shape Octagon Cut Custom Precision Cut NA This 5.05-carat natural London Blue Topaz is a ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$544Sale Price|20% Off
15.95 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Cushion Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 15.95 Carats Dimensions: 15.3 x 11.8 x 9.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Swiss Blue Topaz ...
Blue Topaz, Other
$675Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 42 Ct Oval Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Oval Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$689Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Rich Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 44.79 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Rich Sky Blue Natural Swiss Topaz Loose Gemstone for Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Oval Cushion Cut from Brazil!!
Topaz, Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 5.15 Cts Pear Shape Gemstone for Ring/Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Shape/Cut: Pear Shape Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 14.93 x 8.14 x 5.50 Weight: 5.15ct
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
37.90 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Square Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 37.90 Carats Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.6 x 14.15 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz Stone: ...
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 11.59ct Oval Shape Gemstone for Any Jewellery
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Shape/Cut: Oval Shape Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 16.00 x 12.00 x 7.96 Weight: 11.59ct
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 11.73ct Oval Shape Gemstone for Any Jewellery
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Shape/Cut: Oval Shape Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 16.00 x 12.00 x 7.44 Weight: 11.73ct
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 13.71ct Oval Shape Gemstone for any Jewellery
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Shape/Cut: Oval Shape Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 16.00 x 12.00 x 8.83 Weight: 13.71ct
Blue Topaz
19.00 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Fancy Cut For Jewelry African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 19.00 carat Dimensions 16.2x16.2x10.9mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy AG284 This monumental 19.00-carat natural sky blue topaz capt...
Blue Topaz
$203Sale Price|30% Off
Light Sky Blue Swiss Topaz 8.50 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone - Emerald Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Swiss Topaz ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.50 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.75 x 11.52 x 8.16 🌈 COLOR: Light Blue 🔎 CLARITY: Approx Eye Clean 🧪 TREATMENT...
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz
$680Sale Price|20% Off
15.15 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Weight: 15.15 Carats Dimension: 12 x 9.4 x 8.5 Mm 11.9 x 9.3 x 8.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand ...
Topaz, Other
$552Sale Price|30% Off
Electric Blue Natural Topaz 15.40 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Electric Blue Natural Topaz Loose Gemstone – Emerald Cut Earth Mined Blue Topaz from Brazil, Premium Faceted Gem for Engagement Ring, Pendant, Earrings, Custom Fine Jewelry, Nov...
Topaz
$400Sale Price|20% Off
10.50 Carat Adorable Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Trillion Shape Gem For Earring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Weight: 10.50 Carats Dimension: 10.8 x 10.8 x 6.5 Mm And 11 x 11 x 6.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Trillion Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Deman...
Blue Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
12.60 Carat Sizzling Loose Sky Blue Topaz Perfect Square Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 12.60 Carats Dimension: 12 x 12 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Sky Blue Certificate: On Demand Shape: Square Blue topaz is a stunning gemstone prized ...
Blue Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
5.55 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from Africa, this loose gemstone displays the rich, inky blue tones that make London Blue Topaz highly desirable among gemstone collectors and jewelry designers.
Topaz
$609Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 26.72 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – AAA Quality, Transparent, Loupe Clean, Faceted Collector Gem for Pendant, Ring, Fine Jewelry Making, November Birthstone, Invest...
Topaz
9.15 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz For Jewelry African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.15 carat Dimensions 12.7x10.9x8 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio w...
Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
12.40 Carat Natural Loose Neon Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 12.40 carat Dimensions 14.1x11.1x9.0mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 12.40 Carat Natural Loose Neon Blue Topaz is a vibrant and...
Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
6.80 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.80 carat Dimensions 10.5x10.5x7.5mm Treatment Heated Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 6.80 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz is a striking...
Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 7.80 Cts Round Gemstone for Ring and Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Create Ring or Pendant of your dream with this 12 MM Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Loose Gemstone. We can suggest you designs as per your requirement.
Blue Topaz
$344Sale Price|20% Off
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.60 carats Dimensions 11.6x9.9x9.2mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 9.60 carat natural sky blue topaz radiates a fresh, calm...
Topaz
9.35 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.35 carats Dimensions 11.4x9.4x8.3mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This stunning 9.35-carat natural sky-blue topaz showcases a b...
Topaz
9.40 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.40 carats Dimensions 11.9x10.3x8.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 9.40 carat Sky Blue Topaz showcases a serene,...
Topaz
10.64 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.64 carat Dimensions 12.1x10.5x9.2mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This elegant 10.64 carat natural sky blue topaz displays a...
Topaz
13.40 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Pear Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.40 carat Dimensions 16.2x12.4x9.9’m Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Pear This beautiful 13.40 carat natural sky blue topaz displays a re...
Topaz
$232Sale Price|20% Off
3.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Fancy Cut Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 7.8 x 6.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Fancy Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a...
Blue Topaz
$192Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Gorgeous Loose London Blue Topaz Perfect Square Cut Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 9.2 x 5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Square Fancy Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a...
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 7.26 Cts Pear Shape Gemstone for Ring/Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Shape/Cut: Pear Shape Color: Blue Dimensions (mm): 15.08 x 10.00 x 6.20 Weight: 7.26ct
Blue Topaz
8.45 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.45 carat Dimensions 11.3x10.0x8.5 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 8.45-carat natural sky-blue topaz displays a bright, re...
Topaz
$304Sale Price|20% Off
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
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.40 carat Dimensions 11.8x9.1x8.3mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Fancy This 7.40 carat natural sky blue topaz radiates a clean...
Topaz
10.00 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.00 carat Dimensions 12.2x10.6x8.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 10.00 carat natural sky blue topaz showcases a beautif...
Topaz
7.75 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.75 carat Dimensions 12.4x10.8x7 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This magnificent 7.75-carat natural sky blue topaz captivates w...
Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
10.15 Carat Natural Loose Neon Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.15 carat Dimensions 13.9x10.5x7.7 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 10.15 carat natural Neon Blue Topaz from Africa featur...
Topaz
9.65 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Asscher Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.65 carat Dimensions 11.7x11.6x8.7mm Treatment None Origin Asscher Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher AG287 This magnificent 9.65-carat natural sky blue topaz capti...
Topaz
$720Sale Price|20% Off
26.90 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 26.90 carat Dimensions 18.2x14.8x12.6 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This impressive 26.90 carat natural London Blue Topaz showca...
Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
6.35 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.35 carat Dimensions 11x8.8x7.2mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 6.35 carat natural London Blue Topaz from Africa showcases a...
Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.85 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.85 carat Dimensions 9.7x9.6x7.4mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 5.85 carat London Blue Topaz from Africa showcases an exce...
Topaz
21.05 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Hexagonal Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.05 carat Dimensions 14.7x14.7x12.2mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Hexagonal Fancy This impressive 21.05 carat natural sky blue topaz ...
Topaz
$168Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Blue London Topaz Stone Round Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.55 carat Dimensions 7.1x7.0x5.0mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Round This stunning 1.55 Carat Natural London Blue Topaz features a de...
Topaz
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.50 carat Dimensions 12.9x8.9x6.7 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This magnificent 7.50-carat natural sky blue topaz enchants wi...
Topaz
10.25 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Pixel Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.25 carat Dimensions 14.0x9.9x7.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Pixel AG258 This magnificent 10.25-carat natural sky blue topaz captivates w...
Topaz
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.