$1,015Sale Price|30% Off
87.50 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 87.50 carat Dimensions 25.2x22.1x19.0 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exceptional 87.50 carat Yellow Golden Citrine from Bra...
Citrine
$310Sale Price|30% Off
Yellowish Golden Natural Citrine 7.40 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Honey Yellowish Golden Citrine Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Clarity and Top Quality Natural Citrine Loose Gemstone ...
Citrine
$320Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Maraba Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maraba Citrine Weight: 4.40 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 9.6 x 7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Octagon Cut Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Citrine is a vibrant yellow to orange ...
Citrine, Other
$176Sale Price|20% Off
5.90 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Custom Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.90 carat Dimensions 3x9.7x8.2 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision Presenting a beautiful 5.90 Carat Natural Yellow Gold...
Citrine
$440Sale Price|20% Off
24.95 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Baguette Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 24.95 carat Dimensions 19.7x14.9x12.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 24.95 carat Natural Lemon Color Citrine from Brazil showca...
Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Maraba Citrine Princess Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maraba Citrine Weight: 4.80 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 8.6 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Princess Cut Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Citrine is a vibrant yellow to orang...
Citrine, Other
$464Sale Price|20% Off
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Maraba Citrine Cushion Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maraba Citrine Weight: 8.50 Carats Dimension: 13.6 x 11 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Citrine is a vibrant yellow to orange va...
Citrine, Other
$296Sale Price|20% Off
15.05 Carat Natural Faceted Loose Yellow Citrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.05 carat Dimensions 19.1x12.1x8.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity VVS Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA Experience the brilliance of this 15.05 carat natural yellow c...
Citrine
$304Sale Price|20% Off
8.45 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.45 carat Dimensions 13.3x12.5x9.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 8.45 carat natural Lemon Citrine from Brazil features a...
Citrine
$336Sale Price|20% Off
11.50 Carat Natural Loose Faceted Yellow Citrine Trilliant Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.50 carat Dimensions 16.3x16.2x10.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Trilliant NA Bright and bold, this 11.50 carat natural yellow Citrine d...
Citrine
$608Sale Price|24% Off
38.65 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 38.65 carats Dimensions 19.8x 19.2x 16.1 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This striking 38.65-carat natural yellow golden citrine ...
Citrine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
4.95 Carat Loose Geological Orange Citrine Asscher Cut Natural Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.95 carat Dimensions 10.4x9.8x7.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This 4.95-carat natural Citrine is a radiant gemstone, sh...
Citrine
14.80 Carat Natural Loose Golden Citrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.80 carats Dimensions 15.2x15.1x11.4 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 14.80 carat natural golden citrine showcases a rich, w...
Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
13.10 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Yellow Citrine Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.10 carat Dimensions 19.6x11.9x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Pixel This 13.10 carat Natural Bicolor Yellow Citrine is a stunning a...
Citrine
$440Sale Price|20% Off
11.95 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.95 carat Dimensions 15.3x12.6x10.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 11.95 carat Natural Lemon Citrine from Brazil displays a ...
Citrine
$1,224Sale Price / set|30% Off
68.20 Ct Natural Golden, Orange Mandarin Citrine Mixed Cut Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Golden Honey and Orange Mixed Cut Mandarin Citrine Loose Gemstones Parcel, Earth-Mined Orange Quartz Gemstones, Fine Quality Loose Stones for Statement Earrings, Custom Jewel...
Citrine
$412Sale Price / set|30% Off
Yellow & White Bicolor Natural Citrine 30.40 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Yellow and White Bicolor Citrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Pair – Faceted Earth Mined Bicolor Citrine for Earrings, Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, November B...
Citrine
$148Sale Price|20% Off
Crimson Orange Citrine 7.80 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Loose Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.80 carats Dimensions 14.4 x 10.3 x 7.7 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Discover the timeless elegance of this 7.80 cara...
Citrine
4.95 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Cushion Fancy Cut Portuguese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.95 carat Dimensions 11.7x10.0x7.3 mm Treatment None Origin Portuguese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Fancy This 4.95 carat natural Madeira citrine showcases...
Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Sparkling Genuine 10.55 Carat Flower Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mandarin Citrine Weight : 10.55 Carats Dimensions : 14.4x14.4x10.2 Mm Clarity : Loupe Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Orange Shape: Round Certificate: On Demand Month: Novembe...
Citrine, Mandarin Garnet
16.60 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Stone Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artfully brought to life through a custom geometric fancy cut, this massive loose gemstone features precision-crafted facets that create an extraordinary play of light and continuous...
Citrine
$384Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Maraba Citrine Octagon Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maraba Citrine Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 10.1 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Octagon Cut Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Citrine is a vibrant yellow to orange...
Citrine, Other
$344Sale Price|20% Off
4.45 Carat Natural Loose Maraba Citrine Octagon Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maraba Citrine Weight: 4.45 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 9.7 x 6.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Cut: Octagon Cut Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Citrine is a vibrant yellow to orange ...
Citrine, Other
$408Sale Price|20% Off
6.60 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Oval Shape Gemstone Brazil’s Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 6.60 Carats Dimension: 13.1 x 11.1 x 8.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour : Orange and Yellow Shape: Oval Certificate: On Demand Madeira Citrine, a captivati...
Citrine
$376Sale Price|20% Off
6.35 Carat Natural Loose Maraba Citrine Octagon Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Maraba Citrine Weight: 6.35 Carats Dimension: 13 x 11.3 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Citrine is a vibrant yellow to orange va...
Citrine, Other
$424Sale Price|20% Off
32.15 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 32.15 carat Dimensions 22.1x16.2x12.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye clean Shape Cut Pixel This 32.15 Carat Natural Yellow Golden Citrine from Brazil is a...
Citrine
$304Sale Price|20% Off
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.95 carat Dimensions 13.1x12.2x8.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision This 6.95 carat Natural Madeira Citrine is a stunni...
Citrine
$144Sale Price|20% Off
5.50 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Custom Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.50 carat Dimensions 11.9x9.8x8.0mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision This radiant 5.50 Carat Natural Yellow Golden Citrine...
Citrine
$304Sale Price|20% Off
4.95 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Fancy Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.95 carat Dimensions 11.8x9.9x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision This exceptional 4.95 Carat Natural Madeira Citrine d...
Citrine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
8.85 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.85 carat Dimensions 14.8x10.2x8.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision Presenting a radiant 8.85 Carat Natural Yellow Golde...
Citrine
$184Sale Price|20% Off
4.95 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Fancy Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.95 carat Dimensions 11.0x11.0x7.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision This vibrant 4.95 Carat Natural Yellow Citrine showc...
Citrine
$320Sale Price|20% Off
12.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine Weight: 12.05 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 11.1 x 9.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Emerald Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemst...
Citrine
$256Sale Price|20% Off
13.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine Weight: 13.05 Carats Dimension: 15.4 x 13.1 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Cushion Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemst...
Citrine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Baguette Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 4.15 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 8.3 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Orange Shape: Baguette Certificate: On Demand Madeira citrine, a gemstone named after the rich and ...
Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
8.95 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.95 carat Dimensions 14.1x12.2x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision This 8.95 Carat Natural Lemon Citrine from Brazil dis...
Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
15.85 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Stone Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.85 carat Dimensions 16.1x16x11.8mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 15.85 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine is a vibr...
Citrine
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Golden Color Citrine Baguette Cut Eye Clean Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.40 carat Dimensions 12.6x7.3x7.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Baguette AG140 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment po...
Citrine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Fanta 3.10 Carats Round Shape Loose Madeira Citrine Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mandarin Citrine Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 9.6x9.6x6.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Round Color: Orange Certificate: On Demand Madeira Citrine, named after the warm and ric...
Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
15.35 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Lemon Quartz Citrine From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine Weight: 15.35 Carats Dimension: 22 x 10.6 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Long Emerald Certificate: On Demand Colour: Yellow Lemon quartz citrine, a ...
Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
14.25 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 14.25 Carats Dimension: 15.9 x 12.4 x 10.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour : Orange and Yellow Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Madeira Citrine, a capt...
Citrine
$104Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Deep Amber Citrine Cushion Cut 6.44 Carat Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Amber Color Natural Citrine Cushion Cut Earth-Mined Loose Gemstone, Fine Quality Loose Stone for Statement Ring, Pendant, Earrings, or Custom Jewelry Design
Citrine
7.30 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Cushion Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.30 carat Dimensions 13.9x10x8.8 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion Fancy This magnificent 7.30-carat natural lemon citrine captivat...
Citrine
17.75 Carat Natural Loose Light Golden Color Citrine Oval Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 17.75 carat Dimensions 18.7x13.6x11 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Oval Fancy This magnificent 17.75-carat natural light golden citrine c...
Citrine
$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
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Perfect Round Shape 5.00 Carats Loose Madeira Citrine Gemstone For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Weight: 5.00 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 11.1 x 7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Color : Orange and Yellow Shape: Round Certificate: On Demand Madeira Citrine, a capti...
Citrine
$224Sale Price|20% Off
8.75 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Hexagon Shape Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine Weight: 8.75 Carats Dimension: 14.2 x 12.1 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Hexagon Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemsto...
Citrine
15.56 Carat Natural Loose Honey Color Citrine Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.65 carat Dimensions 17.8x13.4x9.9mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion AG354 This magnificent 15.56-carat natural honey citrine capti...
Citrine
$375Sale Price|25% Off
8.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Color Citrine Hexagonal Fancy Cut Bazillion Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.00 carat Dimensions 12.2x12.2x9.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Hexagonal Fancy This 8.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Color Citrine s...
Citrine
3.55 Carat Natural Loose Golden Color Citrine Pair Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.55 carat Dimensions 9.7x6.1x4.5 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 3.55-carat natural golden citrine pair captivates...
Citrine
6.25 Carat Natural Loose Honey Color Citrine Stone Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.25 carat Dimensions 9.5x6.4x5.5 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio wi...
Citrine
$224Sale Price|20% Off
3.90 Carat Precision Cut Trillion Orange Citrine Cocktail Ring Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Precisely Trillion Cut Orange Citrine was purchased from our Brazilian Source in Thailand as a rough piece of gemstone. It was brought here keeping in mind that we will cut this...
Citrine
$84Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carats Natural Loose Orange Citrine Stone Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carats Dim 12.7x8x5.7mm Treatment none Origin Brazil Clarity eye clean Shape octagon Cut pixel cut Imbued with the fiery hues of a Brazilian sunset, this exquisi...
Citrine
9.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Citrine Fancy Cut For Jewelry Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.90 carat Dimensions 14.8x11.4x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy AG183 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment port...
Citrine
$312Sale Price|20% Off
8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Fire Citrine Fancy Asscher Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.85 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.8x10.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher Fancy This 8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Fire Citrine dazz...
Citrine
$116Sale Price|20% Off
Loose Yellow Citrine Ocatagon Square Square 1.50 Carat For Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Citrine Weight : 1.50 Carats Dimensions : 6.9x6.9x5.4 mm Clarity : Eye Clean(SI) Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Octagon Certificate: On Demand Month: November ....
Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
7.10 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Stone Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.10 carat Dimensions 11.8x10.6x8.6mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This 7.10 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine is a vibran...
Citrine
$384Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Orange Citrine Stone Baguette Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 11.2x9.4x7.0mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This 5.00 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Orange Citrine is a stun...
Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
6.70 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Stone Fancy Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.70 carat Dimensions 13.1x11.1x8.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This exceptional 6.70 carat gemstone features impressive dime...
Citrine
$704Sale Price|20% Off
23.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Pair Cushion Cut Brazilian Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 23.05 carat Dimensions 13.4x13.4x10.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 23.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Pair f...
Citrine
$224Sale Price|20% Off
15.25 Carats Gorgeous Loose Trilliant Cut Citrine Gemstone For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Citrine Weight: 15.25 Carats Dimension: 17x17.2x11.5 Mm Shape: Trillion Treatment: Non Color: yellow Certificate: On Customer Demand Citrine is a captivating gemstone kn...
Citrine
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.