$376Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 6.8 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline
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
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.05 carats Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Emerald Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.05 carat Dimensions 13x8x7.6x6.4mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 5.05 carat loose aquamarine goshenite gemstone sh...
Aquamarine
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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 Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivatin...
Tourmaline
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Glowing Indicolite Tourmaline 1.80 Carats Emerald Cut Loose Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Meticulously cut in an elegant emerald cut, this loose gemstone exudes a captivating bluish-green hue that's sure to mesmerize.
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$344Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 7.6 x 6 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
3.22 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bluish Green Loose Natural Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.22 carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 10.49mm x 9.35mm x 6.39mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tre...
Emerald
5.80 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bright Green Loose Natural Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 5.80-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Green Measurements: 10.65mm x 13.62mm x 7.50mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Tr...
Emerald
2.52 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bluish Green Loose Natural Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.52 carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 9.48mm x 9.54mm x 5.83mm Geographic Origin: Colombia Trea...
Emerald
11.85Carat Lilac Pink Natural Kunzite Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lilac Pink Natural Kunzite Step Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones – High Quality, Transparent, Eye-Clean, Faceted Collector Gem for Pendant, Ring, Fine Jewelry Making, February Birthstone,...
Kunzite
$480Sale Price|20% Off
14.65 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.65 carat Dimensions 15.0x13.0x11.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 14.65 carat natural purple amethyst showcases...
Amethyst
1.68 Carat Muzo Shield-Cut Colombian Emerald - AAA Natural Loose Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 1.68 Carat Shape: Shield Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Deep Muzo Green Measurements: 8.89mm x 11.38mm x 3.47mm Geographic Origin: Col...
Emerald
$10,640Sale Price|20% Off
18.05 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 18.05 carat Dimensions 18.0x12.7x9.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 18.05 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline showcases...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
2.87 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bright Green 9x10 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.87-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Bluish Green Measurements: 9.13mm x 10.06mm x 5.83mm Geographic Origin: Colom...
Emerald
1.16 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Intense Muzo Green Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 1.16-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Vivid Muzo Green Measurements: 6.01mm x 7.77mm x 4.78mm Geographic Origin: Colombia ...
Emerald
2.99 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Vivacious Green Loose Natural Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.99-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Muzo Yellowish Green Measurements: 8.92mm x 10.94mm x 5.48mm Geographic Or...
Emerald
3.05 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Vivid Muzo Green Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.05-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Vivid Dark Muzo Green Measurements: 9.30mm x 10.08mm x 6.52mm Geographic O...
Emerald
3.21 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Spring Green Loose Natural Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.21-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 9.66mm x 10.96mm x 5.01mm Geographic ...
Emerald
3.43 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bright Green 10x11 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.43-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Muzo Green Measurements: 10.07mm x 11.24mm x 6.08mm Geographic Origin: Col...
Emerald
3.50 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bubbly Green 10.2x10.5 Loose Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.50 carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Light Yellowish Green Measurements: 10.21mm x 10.51mm x 6.35mm Geographic Ori...
Emerald
3.10 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Yellowish Green 10.2x9.8 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.10 carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 10.16mm x 9.77mm x 6.55mm Geographic ...
Emerald
2.84 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Bright Green 10x11 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.84-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Bluish Green Measurements: 9.90mm x 11.30mm x 4.91mm Geographic Origin: Co...
Emerald
7.68 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Forest Green 12x13.5 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 7.68-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Semi-Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Dark Green Measurements: 12.05mm x 13.57mm x 8.84mm Geographic Origin: C...
Emerald
9.86 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Yellowish Green 13x15 Loose Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 9.86 carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Yellowish Green Measurements: 13.25mm x 15.24mm x 9.30mm Geographic Origin...
Emerald
2.45 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Yellowish Green Loose Natural Gemstone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 2.45 carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent/Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 9.28mm x 9.44mm x 5.64mm Geographic O...
Emerald
9.84 Carat Heart-Cut Colombian Emerald Loose Natural Heart-Shaped Gem
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 9.84-carats Shape: Heart Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Medium Yellowish Green Measurements: 13.29mm x 15.68mm x 8.10mm Geographic Origin: C...
Emerald
3.39 Carat Vivid Bluish Green Loose Colombian Emerald - Elongated Cut May
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Weight: 3.39-carats Shape: Emerald Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Excellent Color: Vivid Bluish Green Measurements: 10.79mm x 7.19mm x 5.31mm Geographic Origin: Colo...
Emerald
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 6.4 x 3.9 Mm Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Colour: Blue Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$276Sale Price / set|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 5.38 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones for Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Green and Black Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Faceted Earth Bicolor Tourmaline for Earrings, Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, Oc...
Tourmaline
7.75Ct Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Step Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – High Quality, Transparent, Near to Eye-Clean, Faceted Collector Gem for Pendant, Ring, Fine Jewelry Making, Oc...
Tourmaline
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
90 Carat Colombia Emerald Massive Piece Loose Gemstone Head Turner
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Elevate your collection with this remarkable 90 carat Colombian emerald, a gemstone that radiates sophistication and luxury. Known as the world’s premier source of emeralds, Colombia...
Emerald
$360Sale Price|20% Off
3.70 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 3.70 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 7.8 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant gemsto...
Topaz
Natural Tanzanite Emerald Cut 20.24 Cts AAAA December Birthstone Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline
Tanzanite, Emerald
Natural Tanzanite Emerald Cut 20.06 Cts AAAA Color Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline
Emerald, Tanzanite
$312Sale Price|20% Off
4.30 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 4.30 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 7.5 x 6 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant gemston...
Topaz
Golden Imperial Topaz Emerald Cut Loose Natural Faceted Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Loose Faceted Topaz Gemstone Color Golden Imperial with champagne hue Weight 15.8 carats Dimension 16.6*11.5*8.7 mm Origin Skardu Pakistan Treatment None Sh...
Topaz
GIA 5.07 carat Loose Natural Emerald Cut Diamond J color VVS2 clarity
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 5.07 carat Loose Natural Emerald Cut Diamond GIA certified loose natural emerald cut diamond weighing 5.07 carats with a color grade of J and clarity grade of VVS2.
Diamond
$360Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 2.10 Carat Dimension: 9.0 x 6.3 x 3.8 Mm Colour: Indicolite Blue Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmali...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$240Sale Price|20% Off
6.45 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.45 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$8,796Sale Price|20% Off
17.54 Carat Greenish Yellow Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Key Specifications Gemstone Type: Natural Tourmaline Carat Weight: 17.54 cts Shape / Cut: Emerald Cut (Step Cut) Dimensions: 18.40 mm x 16.70 mm x 10.50 mm Color Profile: Luminous Gr...
Tourmaline, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Plati...
$304Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 6.6 x 4.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone know...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Loose Ametrine Gemstone, 10.45 Carats, Emerald Cut, Bolivia Origin
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 10.45 Carats Dimension: 13.9x10.6x9.2 MM Origin: Bolivia Shape: Emerald Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety ...
Other, Citrine, Amethyst, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 7.2 x 5.7 x 3.9 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gem...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carat Dimension: 8.7 x 7.2 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Green Color Emerald Parcel For Jewelry Making Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Pieces 5 Treatment None Origin Pakistan Swat Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG383
Emerald
$280Sale Price|20% Off
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.85 Carats Dimension: 12.9 x 7.5 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$1,662Sale Price / set|30% Off
Tricolor Natural Tourmaline Pair 11.70Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Tricolor Natural Parti Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Well Matched Perfect Pair – Faceted Earth-mined Peachy Orange, Greenish Yellow and Pink Tricolor Tourmaline Pair fo...
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 2.30 Carat Dimension: 8.6 x 6.7 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captiva...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$280Sale Price|20% Off
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$96Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6.3 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its e...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$962Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 10.05 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Neon Bluish Green and Pink Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Premium Emerald Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Investment Grade Collector Gem, Fine Loose Tourmaline ...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 7 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its en...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural Emerald Loose Gemstone, 4.41 Carat, Octagon Cut, Oil Treated
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Experience the timeless beauty of this natural emerald, featuring a vibrant green hue with natural character. Perfect for custom engagement rings, elegant pendants, or heirloom-quali...
Emerald
5.73 Carat Emerald Cut Red Spinel GIA Report Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Offered By: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Gemstone: Natural Red Spinel Carat Weight: 5.73 carats Cut: Emerald Cut Measurements: 11.55 × 9.72 × 5.98 mm Color: Deep Red Docume...
Spinel, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...
$640Sale Price|20% Off
21.75 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Long Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 21.75 Carats Dimension: 25 x 11.5 x 9.2 Mm Shape: Rectangular Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
10.77 Carat Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional loose Ametrine from Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills weighs approximately 10.77 carats and is cut in a refined emerald shape to showcase its natural bi color character.
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Emerald
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.65 Carat Dimension: 8.6 x 7.1 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Seafoam Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline
$398Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vibrant Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 3.00Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Octagon Emerald Cut from Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline, Emerald
7.49tcw 11x9 Matching Colombian Emeralds - Oval Cut Genuine Loose Gems
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 7.49-tcw Shape: Oval Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Light Green Measurements: 11.44mm x 8.98mm x 4.90mm // 11.40mm x 8.98mm x 6.97mm G...
Emerald
7.43tcw 12x9 Matching Loose Colombian Emeralds - Oval Cut Genuine Gems
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Total Weight: 7.43-tcw Shape: Oval Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very Good Color: Light Green Measurements: 12.05mm x 8.94mm x 5.74mm // 12.02mm x 8.98mm x 6.10mm G...
Emerald
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.