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Natural Light Green Loose Emerald Gemstone 1.50 Carats Loose Emerald
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Light Green Loose Emerald Gemstone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
19.60 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
This superb loose emerald boasts a remarkable 19.60 carats and features a stunning cushion cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
15.50 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting this superb loose emerald, boasting a remarkable weight of 15.50 carats and measuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
23.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting this exquisite loose emerald, featuring a superb sugar loaf cut and boasting an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Natural Certified Sandawana Emerald Oval Cut 1.30 Cts Oval Loose Emerald.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Certified Sandawana Emerald Oval Cut 1.30 Cts Oval Loose Emerald.
Certification: IGITL
Category
2010s Zimbabwean Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.79ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Unveiling our
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.55ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Unveiling our
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2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.26Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.26ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Unveiling our
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gem From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.45 Carat
Dimension: 7.4 x 5.5 x 4.9 Mm
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Treatment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.905Ct Natural Loose Emerald Radiant Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.905ct Loose Radiant Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Introducing
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Round .48ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Carat: .48ct
Cut: Round
Color: Green
Origin: Columbia
Size: (mm) 4.70 x 4.70 x 3.07
Condition: New without Tags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.0 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set
Weight: 2.0 Carat
Sizes: 0.70 , 0.60 , 0.50 , 0.20 Carat
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Emerald Cut 1.20ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Carat: 1.20ct
Cut: Emerald
Color: Green
Size (mm): 6.49 x 5.96 x 4.36
Condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Elegant Natural Loose Emerald Ring Gem from Zambia Mine 4.65 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 4.65 Carats
Dimension: 9.7x9.5x6.8 Mm
Origin: Zambia Mine
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
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W 0.38 in D 0.27 in L 0.39 in
Loose Emerald - Square 1.18ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F1)
Carat: 1.18ct
Cut: Square
Color: Green
Origin: Brazil
Certified by: GIA
Report Number: 2225929139
Condition: New without Tags
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.55 Carat Amazing Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set
Weight: 1.55 Carat
Sizes: 0.70 , 0.45 , 0.40 Carat
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Pink Tourmaline 18mm Loose emerald cut certified
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural pink tourmaline, very good quality, beautiful sparkle, will come with certificate of authenticity.
NATURAL GEMSTONE(S): Tourmaline
Clarity/Color: Slightly Included/Pink
Cut:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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
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
5.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 5.70 Carat
Dimension: 13.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 Mm
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Treatment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
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W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.52 in
Sparkling 2.80 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Ring Gem Octagon Shape Zambia Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.80 Carats
Dimension: 8.3x8.2x5.6 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Shape: Octagon
Color
Category
20th Century Zambian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
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W 0.33 in D 0.23 in L 0.33 in
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 0.95 Carats
Dimension: 9 x 5.4 x 3 Mm
Colour: Green
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
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W 0.22 in D 0.12 in L 0.36 in
Beauteous 4.10 Carats Natural Green Loose Emerald Zambia Mine Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 4.10 Carats
Dimension: 9.3x9.1x6.5 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Color: Green
Category
Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Beryl, Emerald
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W 0.36 in D 0.26 in L 0.37 in
1.40Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.40ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.36Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.36ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.78Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.78ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Presenting
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.82Ct Natural Loose Emerald Radiant Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.82ct Loose Radiant Shape Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Discover the allure of
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.67Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Mesmerizing 1.67ct Loose Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Behold the captivating
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 0.55ct Loose Marquise Shape Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Step into a realm of
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 1.79ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Behold
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.82Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 0.82ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Behold
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.58Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.58ct Loose Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Delight in the
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
8.52 Carat Muzo Vivid Green Loose Emerald Minor Oil
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Magnificent 8.52ct Vivid Green GRS Certified Colombian Emerald.
Octagonal Cut, with Minor Oil
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Emerald Cut Loose Emerald from Russia Ring Gem 2.1 Carat
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
An amazing Russian Emerald which allows jewelers to create a unique piece of wearable art.
This
Category
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
No Oil Oval Shape Loose Emerald from Russia 1.38 Carat
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
An amazing Russian Emerald which allows jewelers to create a unique piece of wearable art.
This
Category
2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
4.45 Carats Incredible Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Lagoon Tourmaline
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 4.45 Carats
Dimension: 12.5 x 7.3 x 5.3 Mm
Colour: Mint Green
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 7.3 in D 5.3 in L 12.5 in
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Cut Mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline
Weight: 3.80 Carats
Dimension: 14.1 x 6.1 x 5 Mm
Colour : Mint Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.56 in
8.55 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Citrine Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 8.55 Carats
Dimension: 14 x 11.6 x 8.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.46 in D 0.32 in L 0.56 in
41.85 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Lemon Quartz Citrine For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz Citrine
Weight: 41.85 Carats
Dimension: 26 x 16.7 x 12.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.66 in D 0.5 in L 1.03 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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W 0.42 in D 0.35 in L 0.87 in
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape mint Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline
Weight: 2.75 Carats
Dimension: 11.1 x 5.7 x 4.6 Mm
Colour: Mint Green
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.23 in D 0.19 in L 0.44 in
2.85 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Tourmaline Gem For jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline
Weight: 2.85 Carats
Dimension: 9.5 x 7 x 5 Mm
Colour: Mint Green
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.38 in
2.55 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Green Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline
Weight: 2.55 Carats
Dimension: 8.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 Mm
Colour: Green
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.26 in D 0.22 in L 0.34 in
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Indicolite Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline
Weight: 2.05 Carats
Dimension: 10.3 x 5.7 x 4 Mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.41 in
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape African Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Colourless Tourmaline
Weight: 1.65 Carats
Dimension: 7.1 x 5.9 x 5.5 Mm
Origin: Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.24 in D 0.22 in L 0.28 in
3.40 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Green Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline
Weight: 3.40 Carats
Dimension: 11.1 x 7.3 x 5.1 Mm
Colour: Mint Green
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.29 in D 0.21 in L 0.44 in
42.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Dark Purple Amethyst Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 42.70 Carats
Dimension: 23 x 17.1 x 14.9 Mm
Colour: Dark Purple
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
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W 0.68 in D 0.59 in L 0.91 in
2.45 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Apple Green Peridot Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot
Weight: 2.45 Carats
Dimension: 9.7 x 5.6 x 5.4 Mm
Colour: Green
Origin: Supat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
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W 0.23 in D 0.22 in L 0.39 in
1.05 Carats Adorable Natural Loose Emerald Shape Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 5.8 x 4.6 x 3.7 Mm
Origin: Central African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Rhodolite
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W 0.19 in D 0.15 in L 0.23 in
Pretty Natural Loose Emerald Shape Bi Colour Tourmaline Gem For Ring 3.70 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline
Weight: 3.70 Carats
Dimension: 10.4 x 6.9 x 6.1 Mm
Colour: Pink and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
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W 0.28 in D 0.25 in L 0.41 in
0.74 Carats Loose Natural Emerald in Brilliant Round Cut, Green Natural Crystal
Located in Bradenton, FL
This fantastic 0.74 carats round cut loose emerald is the perfect example of high-quality natural
Category
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
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1.37 Carat Emerald Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural inclusions appear magnified by photography.
We have a large selection of loose emeralds in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Natural Light Green Emerald Gemstone, Gem for Pendant, Afghan Emerald 2.50 Cts
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald Cut, 2.50 Carats Loose Emerald from Afghanistan.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Stunning Natural Emerald Stone 1.50 Carats Emerald Gemstone for Making Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats SI Clarity from Loose Emerald Punjsher, Afghanistan.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE NAME
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.55 Carats Natural Certified Punjsher Emerald Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.55 Carats Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Loose Emerald from Afghanistan with SI Clarity and Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
3.70 Carat Colombian Emerald, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular 3.70 carat Colombian emerald has gorgeous color and remarkable clarity! It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Natural Pastel Green Emerald Stone 1.95 Carats Gemstone for Jewelry Making
Located in Bangkok, TH
, 1.95 Carats Loose Emerald From Afghanistan.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Natural Pastel Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
10.74 Carat Loose Radiant Cut Light Green Emerald Gemstone
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary loose emerald, boasting a substantial weight of 10.74 carats, commands attention
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald, Green Beryl
Alexander HRD Certified 10.03 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose emerald cut diamonds, HRD certified.
Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made
Category
2010s Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond
Alexander GIA Certified 9.15 Carat J VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose emerald cut diamond, GIA certified.
Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made
Category
2010s Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
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Loose Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the loose emerald you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 58 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect loose emerald may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic loose emerald over the years, but those made by Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A loose emerald can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Tourmaline rings, from our inventory of 17, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our loose emerald for sale are for women, but there are 50 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Loose Emerald?
On average, a loose emerald at 1stDibs sells for $7,450, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $325,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
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