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3.21 Carats Loose Blue Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion The 3.21 carats Blue Tourmaline Stone is a captivating and exquisite gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Fancy Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gemstone 3.60 Carats
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem 1.50 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Nicely Blue Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 0.95 Carats Tourmaline for Making Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Nicely Blue Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Greenish Blue Natural Tourmaline Stone 4.87 Carats Loose Tourmaline For Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Greenish Blue Natural Tourmaline stone for jewelry, available for sale at wholesale price, Flawless
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

GIA Certified 0.63 ct Mozambique Loose Paraiba Tourmaline, Blue-Green Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, uplifting energy. A natural Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline is a beautiful, vibrant stone with a midnight blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

Pretty Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone 1.90 CTS Loose Tourmaline For Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pretty Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

4.55 Carats Natural Loose Electric Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 4.55 Carats Dimension: 12.2x7.8x5.4 Mm Origin: Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite, Tourmaline

Deep Indicolite Loose Tourmaline 1.80 Carats Tourmaline Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Deep Indicolite Loose Tourmaline of 1.80 carats from Madagascar has a wonderful cut in a Octagon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem 2.75 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 2.75 carat "Lagoon" Blue Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

14.95 Carats Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 14.95 Carats Dimension: 16.8x11.3x8.7 Mm Origin: Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

6.60 Carats Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 6.60 Carats Dimension: 15.6x8.7x5.5 Mm Origin: Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite, Tourmaline

Gorgeous Loupe Clean Natural Loose Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 15 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 15 Carats Dimension: 16.8x11.2x8.7 Mm Origin: Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

1.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone in Nylon Green and Blue
Located in London, GB
1.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose stone in Nylon Green and Blue Website video uploading might
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

Blue Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.05 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5.05 carat unisex Blue-Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.14 Carat Tourmaline Gemstone, Cushion Cut Blue Green Loose Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Shape/Cut: Cushion Color: Blue Green Origin: Afghanistan Dimensions (mm): 11.3 x 9.1 x 8.3 Weight
Category

20th Century Afghan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.20 Carats Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion Cut fancy cushion The stunning 3.20 carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Stone showcases the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.61 carats Loose Greenish Blue Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
carat Greenish Blue Tourmaline takes center stage, showcasing a magnificent Fancy Cushion Cut that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.97 carats Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Greenish Blue Tourmaline takes center stage, showcasing a magnificent Fancy Cushion Cut that accentuates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.25 carats Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Mix Cushion The 3.25 carat Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a mesmerizing gemstone, boasting a Mix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Tiffany Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.65 Carats Baguette Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiffany Blue Tourmaline is a truly remarkable gemstone, weighing 1.65 carats and featuring an exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Lagoon Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.60 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Included) Origin Afghanistan Shape Octagon Cut Emerald The Lagoon Blue Tourmaline is a true masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Blue Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 11.35 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 11.35 carat Bluish Green Tourmaline emerald cut gem, offered loose to an avid gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Greenish Blue Tourmaline 2.70 carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghani Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Greenish Blue Tourmaline, a 2.70 carat gemstone of unrivaled natural beauty. This Afghani treasure boasts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Blue Green Tourmaline Gem 9.64 Carat Unset Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 9.64 carat elongated emerald-cut Bluish Green Tourmaline gem offered loose to a very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other, Tourmaline

Unique 1.80 Carats Natural Loose Light Blue Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.80 Carats Dimension: 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Neon Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.65 Carats Scissors Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
tourmaline stone tourmaline birthstone tourmaline jewellery blue tourmaline tourmaline gemstone green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.85 Carats Natural Loose Greenish Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 7.9x5.6x5.1 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Ring Gem 8.20 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional 8.20 carat exotic Indicolite Tourmaline gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone collector
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

Seafoam Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.90 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
piece for those who appreciate both subtlety and sophistication. This tourmaline, with its refreshing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Stunning 40.80 Carat Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline for Necklace Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 40.80 Carats Dimension:31x15.1x9.7 Mm Origin; Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

2.50 Carat Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Ring Gemstone Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 8.5x6.5x4.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

SI Clarity 7.90 Carats Natural Loose Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Long Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 7.90 Carats Dimension: 12.9x9x7.6 Mm Origin: Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

GIA Certified 2.47 ct Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline, Paraiba Tourmaline Loose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

28.75 Cts Natural Loose Blue Green Bicolor Tourmaline For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Bicolor Blue Green Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Certificate: on customer demand . Bicolour tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

The Gorgeous Color Loose Natural Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone 7.50 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
, resembling a watermelon slice. Other popular types include "Paraíba tourmaline," known for its vivid blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.25 Carat Natural Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 5.25 Carats Dimension: 12x10.4x6.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

4.70 Carats Sea Blue Loose Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
pair of Sea Blue Tourmaline gemstones, each boasting an impressive weight of 4.70 carats. Mined from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Blue Green Cushion Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 4.05 Ct-Afghani
Located in Peshawar, PK
Behold the rare beauty of our Rare Blue Green Cushion Cut Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Set of 2 Loose Tourmalines - Emerald Cut 1.57ctw Blue Green Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: No Treatment Total Carats: 1.57ctw Cut: Emerald Color: Blue Green Origin: Nigeria Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

0.90 Carat Natural Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline Weight: 0.90 Carats Dimension: 7.9 x 5.5 x 3 Mm Colour: Ink Blue Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Green Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.35 Carat Unmounted Kite Shape Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exotic greenish blue 4.35 carat "loupe clean" Tourmaline loose gemstone. This kite shaped gem is
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21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.33 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone
Located in Carefree, AZ
A beautiful Blue Green Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline from the original mine in Brazil...Mina da
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

GIA Certified 0.87 Ct Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Shape, Tourmaline Gemstone Loose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paraiba tourmaline loose with a stunning color and clarity. Tourmaline Paraiba authentic is a natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

Gorgeous 12.80 Carat Natural Loose Neon Blue Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 12.80 Carats Dimensions : 12.3x12.3x10 Mm Origin : Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Intense Ink Indigo Blue Loose Tourmaline 1.35 Carat with Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Weight : 1.35 Carats Dimensions : 7.2x5.9x4.8 Mm Origin : Kunar
Category

Antique 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

3.05 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Loose Open Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 10.3x6.3x5.4 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Blue Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, 4.35 Ct-Cushion Cut for ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Weight: 4.35 Carats Dimensions: 10.34 x 7.88 x 6.59 Color: Blue Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Unveiling Tranquility 2.50 Carats of Exquisite Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 8.3x6.8x5.9 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline

5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 12.4 x 8.7 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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4.25 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Pieces For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Size: 1.85 , 1.35 , 0.95 Carats Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.80 Carats Natural Loose Dark Green Chrome Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.80 Carats Dimension: 9.5x7.3x4.4 Mm Origin; Africa Shape: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline

1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 1.45 Carats Dimension: 6.1x5.9x5.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
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W 0.24 in D 0.22 in L 0.25 in
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Lot Weight: 9.60 Carats Sizes: 1.25 to 2.20 Carat Colour: Mint Green And White
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Glowing Indicolite Tourmaline 1.80 Carats Emerald Cut Loose Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
our 1.80 carat Indicolite Tourmaline. Meticulously cut in an elegant emerald cut, this loose gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

Gorgeous Natural Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 1.80 Carats Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Emerald Treatment: Non Color: Blue Green Loose tourmaline gemstones come in a dazzling array of colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.40 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 10.1x5.3x4.5 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

2.20 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 7 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.25 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.25 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 10 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Indicolite Tourmaline 1.50 carats Baguette Cut Natural Loose Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
stone paraiba tourmaline indicolite blue tourmaline tourmaline gemstone tourmaline price tourmaline gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

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Loose Blue Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact loose blue tourmaline you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a loose blue tourmaline from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing loose blue tourmaline — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba, Gems and Jewels UK and Tamir each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our loose blue tourmaline for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Loose Blue Tourmaline?

Prices for a loose blue tourmaline can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $62 and can go as high as $77,080, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,850.

Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You

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.

Questions About Loose Blue Tourmaline
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, blue tourmaline is a natural gemstone. Its scientific name is indicolite. Most of the gems come from Afghanistan, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka or the U.S. You can find a variety of blue tourmaline gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.