$1,257Sale Price / set|30% Off
34.85 Carat Mixed Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon and Mixed Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel. High Quality Tourmaline Loose Stones Lot for Ring, Pendant Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace, Enga...
Tourmaline
Bluish Mint Green Emerald Cut Jewelry Size Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Jewellery Size Tourmaline Lot Total Weight 5.10 carats Dimension: (6.9-10.5) x (3.7-5.1) x (2.9-4.2) mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
8.85 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 8.85 Carats Dimension: 13.9 x 10.1 x 8.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Light Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Light yellow citrine is a beautif...
Citrine
Collection Grade Soft Pink Color Emerald Cut Kunzite (Spodumene) Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Kunzite Family Spodumene Weight 106.50 carats Dimension 29.9 x 21.9 x 18.9 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Color Soft Violet Pink Treatment Minor Standa...
Kunzite
$23,920Sale Price|20% Off
13.12ct Grey Lavender Spinel Emerald Cut Pair Loose Gemstones - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare grey lavender spinel pair, emerald cut gems, weighing a total of 13.12 carats, offered loose for the discerning collector.
Spinel, Emerald
$152Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Milky Quartz Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Milky Quartz Weight: 4.60 Carat Dimension: 11.5 x 9.2 x 7.5 Mm Origin: Madagascar Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Milky quartz is a common yet fascinating var...
Moonstone
1.35 Carat Colombian Emerald Square Cut Loose Gemstone GIA Certified Vivid Green
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
1.35 Carats Colombian Emerald Square Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone GIA Certified Carat Weight: 1.35 carats Shape: Octagonal / Squared emerald cut (very close to Asscher) Cutting Style:...
Emerald
$472Sale Price / set|30% Off
5.75 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald-Cut Loose Gemstones, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Pink and Black Natural Tourmaline, Emerald-Cut Loose Gemstone from Afghanistan, Rare Collector’s Quality, Fine Jewelry-Grade Gem, Ideal for Earrings, Rings or Pendants
Tourmaline
$133Sale Price|30% Off
3.60 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Emerald Cut, Transparent Multi-Color Stone from Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Col...
Tourmaline
$118Sale Price|40% Off
2.07 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Emerald Cut, Transparent Multi-Color Stone from Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Col...
Tourmaline
$127Sale Price|30% Off
1.94 Carat Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Emerald Cut, Transparent Multi-Color Stone from Afghanistan for Custom Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Fine Jewelry, Genuine High-Quality Col...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 1.60 Carat Dimension: 8.9 x 5.5 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Heated Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline, Other
$784Sale Price|20% Off
3.85 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 3.85 Carat Dimension: 10.8 x 7 x 6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone ...
Tourmaline, Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.20 Carat Dimension: 7.7 x 5.3 x 3.7 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ...
Tourmaline
Honey Color Emerald Cut Loose Citrine Gemstone Pair for Jewelry 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Citrine Pair Weight 3.60 carats Dimension: 9.4 x 6.3 x 4.7 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Long Emerald Transparency Transparent Clar...
Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Spinel Weight : 1.70 Carat Dimension: 8 x 5.6 x 3.8 Mm Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Colour: Purple Origin: Myanmar Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for i...
Spinel
$544Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Parti Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Parti Tourmaline Weight: 2.65 Carat Dimension: 15.1 x 4.8 x 3.9 Mm Colour: Mint Green And Seafoam Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tour...
Tourmaline
Natural Bicolor Red & Black Emerald Cut Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 9.05 carats Dimension 15.1*9.6*6.9 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment Minor Standard heated Color Red and Black Shape and Cu...
Tourmaline
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Tricolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 14.4x4.8x3.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 1.95 carat natural tricolor tourmaline is a beautifully rare gemst...
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|20% Off
6.30 Carat Natural Loose Parti Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Parti Tourmaline Weight: 6.30 Carat Dimension: 10.4 x 8.8 x 8.1 Mm Colour: Black And Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
7.15 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine \ Bolivianite Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.15 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 9.4 x 6.5 Mm Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut: Emerald . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
$767Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 6.22 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones – Premium Quality Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Investment Grade Collector Gem, Fine Loose Tourmaline fo...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
5.65 Carat Natural Loose Parti Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Parti Tourmaline Weight: 5.65 Carat Dimension: 11.5 x 9.2 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Black, Pink And Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.30 Carat Dimension: 8.5 x 6.8 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Lagoon Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivati...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 7.50 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 9.9 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is ...
Topaz
$240Sale Price|20% Off
5.95 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 5.95 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 9.3 x 6.7 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is...
Topaz
$96Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 2.95cts Natural Purple Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst Weight : 2.95 Carats Dimensions : 10.4x7.1x5.8 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Month: February P...
Amethyst
Rectangular Emerald Cut Light Purple Color Amethyst Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Amethyst (Quartz) Weight: 16.30 carats Dimension 21.5 x 11.3 x 9.1 mm Origin: Africa Treatment: None Shape & Cut: Rectangular Emerald Transparenc...
Amethyst
Ring Size Natural Emerald Cut Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite) Loose Gemstone 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.90 carats Dimension 11.7 x 5.5 x 3.3 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Blue Indicolite Shape and Cut Rectangular ...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 3.60 Carats Dimension: 10 x 8 x 5.3 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a ra...
Topaz
$240Sale Price|20% Off
4.75 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 4.75 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 8.1 x 6.4 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is...
Topaz
$200Sale Price|20% Off
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 4.85 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 7.7 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is...
Topaz
$560Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Pretty Loose Tanzanite Emerald Shape Included Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite Weight: 5.40 Carats Dimension: 13.2 x 8.3 x 5 Mm Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Heated Clarity: Included Certificate: On Demand . Hardness. Tanzanite is...
Tanzanite
2.73 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Loose Gemstone for Custom Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined 2.73 carat emerald cut aquamarine loose gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, offered unmounted and ready for a custom jewelry creation.
Emerald, Beryl, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ros...
$664Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Pink Bicolor Tourmaline Pair 4.82 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Well Matched Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair – Premium Quality Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Investment Grade Collector Gem, Fine...
Tourmaline
$410Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 4.05 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Premium Quality Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Investment Grade Collector Gem, Fine Loose Tourmaline for Ring, Pend...
Tourmaline
$656Sale Price|20% Off
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.65 carat Dimensions 11.5x10.4x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 8.65 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline is a stunning gemstone...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 9.4 x 5.3 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline
$416Sale Price|20% Off
2.35 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.35 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 6.1 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for i...
Tourmaline
$664Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Bicolor/Tricolor Tourmaline Pair 9.20 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Purple and Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair – Premium Quality Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stones, Investment Grade Collector Gems, Fine Loose...
Tourmaline
$673Sale Price / set|30% Off
Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline 14.35 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel. High Quality Tourmaline Loose Stones Lot for Ring, Pendant Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace, Engagement Jewelry O...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 9 x 6.5 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Shamozai Mine Katlang, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Imperial Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On D...
Imperial Topaz
$640Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carat Dimension: 8.6 x 5.6 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
8.25 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 8.25 Carats Dimension: 12.8 x 10 x 7.4 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is...
Topaz
$1,084Sale Price / set|30% Off
Bluish Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 13.8Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Bluish Green Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Elongated Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel. High Quality Tourmaline Loose Stones Lot for Ring, Pendant Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace, En...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 6 x 4.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colour: Green Tourmaline is a captivating gemsto...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.40 Carat Dimension: 13.3 x 8.5 x 5 Mm Colour: Black And Hot Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline ...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.30 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 5.8 x 5 Mm Origin: Africa Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carat Dimension: 10.2 x 6.1 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$620Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 5.91 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones – Premium Quality Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stones, Investment Grade Collector Gems, Fine Loose Tourmaline for Ring, ...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carat Dimension: 10.2 x 7 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Seafoam Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.65 Carat Dimension: 10.8 x 6.1 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ...
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carat Dimension: 10 x 5.3 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline
$960Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.40 Carat Dimension: 11.5 x 7.1 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating...
Tourmaline
$224Sale Price|20% Off
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Faceted Moonstone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.05 carats Dimensions 12x8.3x6.1 mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 4.05 Carat Natural Loose Faceted Moonstone is a captivating A...
Moonstone
$396Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carats Natural Blue Emerald Cut Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
This elegant rectangular cut is ideal for highlighting the purity and natural beauty of this blue tourmaline gemstone, making it a standout choice for collectors and high-end jewelry...
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|30% Off
Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 2.06 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Premium Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stones, Investment Grade Collector Gem, Fine Loose Tourmaline fo...
Tourmaline
Swiss Blue Emerald Cut Topaz Loose Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight 7.85 carats Dimension 13.0 x 9.0 x 7.2 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transpar...
Blue Topaz
Natural Bicolor Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Ametrine Weight 3.99 carats Dimension 11.1 x 8.4 x 5.9 mm Origin Bolivia Treatment Typically standard heated Shape and Cut Emerald Cut with tilted ...
Quartz
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carat Dimension: 11.4 x 5.6 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captiva...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
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.