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Mandarin Garnet Earrings Gemstone Pair 5.80 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gems
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Natural Untreated pair of Mandarin Garnet oval gemstones, weighing a total of 5.80 carats, offered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerien Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
4.30 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Customer Demand
Shape: Emerald
Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Tourmaline Pair
Weight: 2.95 Carat
Dimension: 10.5 x 4.4 x 3.7 Mm And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
6.15 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Pair
Weight: 6.15 Carat
Dimension: 11 x 5.9 x 4.6 Mm And
11 x 5.9 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair
Weight: 2.75 Carats
Dimension: 6.3 x 5.4 x 4.2 Mm And
6.3 x 5.5 x 4.3
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair 6.30Ct Emerald Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.22 in D 0.18 in L 0.57 in
5.09 Carats Loose Greenish Blue Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
This exquisite pair of fine quality Greenish Blue Tourmaline gemstones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.21 in D 0.2 in L 0.41 in
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Parti Colour Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape: Emerald
Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its remarkable variety of colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Pair
Weight: 1.35 Carats
Dimension: 5.7 x 4 x 3.5 Mm And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Pair
Weight: 3.20 Carat
Dimension: 7.5 x 5.5 x 4.6 Mm And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
34.65 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Pair
Weight: 34.65 Carat
Dimension: 16.6 x 14 x 11.1 Mm And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair Set 3.80 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.18 in D 0.14 in L 0.52 in
Green Natural Tourmaline Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair Set 5.60 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair Set for Earrings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.29 in D 0.23 in L 0.31 in
Loose Emeralds - Emerald Cut .71ctw Green Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Total Carats: .71ctw
Cut: Emerald
Color: Green
Size: ~5mm x 4mm
Condition: New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Light Golden Brown Natural Topaz Loose Gemstones Pair Set 15.80 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Golden Brown Hue Natural Topaz Loose Gemstones Pair Set for Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
W 0.39 in D 0.33 in L 0.43 in
7.12tcw 11.5x8 Matching Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 7.12-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.21 in W 0.32 in L 0.46 in
3.03tcw Matching 8x6 Emerald Cut Colombian Emeralds - Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.03-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.15 in W 0.22 in L 0.32 in
3.85tcw Matching 8.5x6.5 Emerald Cut Colombian Emeralds - Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.85-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.17 in W 0.26 in L 0.34 in
4.06tcw Matching 8.5x6.5 Emerald Cut Colombian Emeralds - Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 4.06-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.2 in W 0.27 in L 0.34 in
4.79tcw Matching 10x7 Emerald Cut Colombian Emeralds - Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 4.79-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.17 in W 0.28 in L 0.41 in
5.19tcw 9x8 Matching Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 5.19-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent to Semi-Transparent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.24 in W 0.31 in L 0.35 in
5.54tcw 9x8 Matching Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 5.54-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent to Semi Transparent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.22 in W 0.3 in L 0.34 in
3.93tcw Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 9x6 Genuine Loose Emeralds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.93-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
4.63tcw Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 12x6 Genuine Loose Emeralds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 4.63-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.16 in W 0.21 in L 0.48 in
Loose Emeralds - Pear .48ctw Green Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Total Carats: .48ctw
Cut: Pear
Color: Green
Size: 5mm x 3mm
Condition: New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
3.73tcw 8x6.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.73-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.23 in W 0.27 in L 0.32 in
2.47tcw 7x5.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 2.47-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.18 in W 0.23 in L 0.27 in
3.22tcw 7.5x6 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.22-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.19 in W 0.25 in L 0.29 in
2.52tcw 7x5.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 2.52-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.19 in W 0.22 in L 0.27 in
3.35tcw 8x6 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.35-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.18 in W 0.25 in L 0.31 in
2.47tcw 7x5.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 2.47-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.18 in W 0.23 in L 0.27 in
3.75tcw 8x6.5 Matching Green Colombian Emeralds - Emerald Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.75-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.17 in W 0.26 in L 0.32 in
7.56tcw Elongated Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 11x7 Genuine Loose Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 7.56-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.23 in W 0.3 in L 0.46 in
7.11tcw Vibrant Matching Emerald Cut Colombian Pair 10x8 Genuine Loose Emeralds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 7.11-tcw
Shape: Emerald Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.22 in W 0.3 in L 0.41 in
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Parti Tourmaline Pair Gemstone For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape: Emerald
Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its remarkable variety of colors, making
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Pair Fancy Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Tourmaline Pair
Weight: 3.75 Carat
Dimension: 7.6 x 6.4 x 5.6 Mm
7.5 x 6.4 x 5.5 Mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Pink, Green Bicolors Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair 8.65Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink and Green Bicolors Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair for Earrings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.24 in D 0.2 in L 0.62 in
Seafoam Greenish Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Reverse Pair 2.25 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Seafoam Greenish Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Reverse Pair Set for Ring, Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.19 in D 0.15 in L 0.3 in
Vibrant Green Natural Tourmaline Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair 11.35 Ct Octagon
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.35 in D 0.29 in L 0.43 in
Vivid Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair 3.10Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings, or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline
W 0.22 in D 0.18 in L 0.32 in
10.23tcw 13x10 Matching Oval Loose Colombian Emeralds – Genuine Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 10.23-tcw
Shape: Oval Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Excellent-Very
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
9.81tcw 13x10 Matching Oval Loose Colombian Emeralds – Genuine Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 9.81-tcw
Shape: Oval Cut
Clarity: Transparent to Semi-Transparent
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Shade Tourmaline Pair Gemstone For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Emerald
Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its remarkable variety of colors, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair 5.80 Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone Perfect and Well matched Pair for Earrings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.4 in
Grey Violet Spinel Earrings Gemstone Pair 13.12 Carat Loose Gems Loupe Clean
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
loose to a devoted gemstone collector. This pair exemplifies superb cutting, clarity and size.
Returns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Baby Pink & Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair 1.80 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Baby Pink & Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair for Ring, Earrings, Bracelet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.22 in D 0.15 in L 0.23 in
3.41tcw 7x7 Matching Colombian Emeralds - Asscher Cut Genuine Loose Pair
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 3.41-tcw
Shape: Asscher Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Very
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.22 in W 0.27 in L 0.27 in
5.87tcw Matching Asscher Cut Colombian Pair 9x9 Genuine Loose Emeralds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 5.87-tcw
Shape: Asscher Cut
Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Luster: Very
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
7.05 Carat Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Pair
Weight: 7.05 Carats
Dimension: 11.6 x 7.3 x 4.4 Mm And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
18.18tcw Pair of Large Green Colombian Emeralds - 14x13 Cushion Cuts Loose
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Weight: 18.18 Total Carat Weight (Both Gems Combined)
Shape: Cushion Cut
Clarity
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
10.02tcw Matching Asscher Cut Colombian Emerald Pair 10x10 Genuine Loose Gems
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 10.02-tcw
Shape: Asscher Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
H 0.31 in W 0.38 in L 0.4 in
3.72 carats Bicolor Tourmaline Pair Stones Emerald cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
The Bi color Tourmaline Pair is an exquisite gemstones, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
3.31 carats Green Peridot Pair Emerald Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut emerald
This stunning pair of Emerald cut natural Peridot gemstones boasts a total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
4.47 carats Bicolor Tourmaline Pair Stones Emerald cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
The Bi color Tourmaline Pair is an exquisite gemstones, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Pair Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Pair
Weight: 4.20 Carats
Dimension: 9.8 x 5.4 x 4.2 Mm And
9.8 x 5.3 x 4.2 Mm
Colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
3.94 Carats Bicolor Tourmaline Pair Stones Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
The Bi color Tourmaline Pair is an exquisite gemstones, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Certified 29.9 carats Swat Emerald Sliced Pair Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pakistan
Shape Hexagonal
Cut Faceted
The 29.9 carat Green Swat Emerald Sliced Pair is a stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
W 0.73 in D 0.17 in L 0.9 in
4.75 carats Green Emerald Pair Asscher Cut Natural Zambian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon
Cut Asscher
This exquisite pair of Asscher cut green emeralds, totaling 4.75 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
3.55 Carats Greenish Blue Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
This exquisite pair of fine quality Greenish Blue Tourmaline gemstones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Green & Black Bicolor Tourmaline Earrings Gemstones Pair 3.10 Carat Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Green and Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair Set for Rings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
W 0.22 in D 0.17 in L 0.31 in
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Loose Emerald Gemstone Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact loose emerald gemstone pair you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 157 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect loose emerald gemstone pair among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A loose emerald gemstone pair from Merkaba, Emeralds Maravellous and FERRUCCI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a loose emerald gemstone pair featuring emerald from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a loose emerald gemstone pair, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Loose Emerald Gemstone Pair?
The price for a loose emerald gemstone pair starts at $98 and tops out at $378,078 with these loose-gemstones, on average, selling for $845.
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.