4.05 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.05 carat Dimensions 18.1x5.9x4.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 4.05 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline showcases a fre...
Tourmaline
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Color Peridot Emerald Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.25 carat Dimensions 10.3x7.3x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG344 This exquisite 3.25-carat natural green peridot captivates with ...
Peridot
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carat Dimensions 8.3x5.2x4.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.50 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline showcases a refres...
Tourmaline
Vivid Orange Madeira Emerald Cut Citrine Loose Gemstone for Ring Jewelry 10mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: This exceptional loose, faceted Madeira Citrine showcases a deeply saturated golden-orange hue with warm, fiery undertones.
Citrine
3.85 Carat Natural Loose Green Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.85 carat Dimensions 10.5x7.2x6.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG339 This exquisite 3.85-carat natural green tourmaline captiva...
Tourmaline
28.30 Carat Natural Loose Pink Purple Kunzite Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 28.30 carat Dimensions 19.8x13.5x11.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This magnificent 28.30-carat natural pinkish-purple kunzite ...
Kunzite
$560Sale Price|20% Off
SI Clarity 4.70 Carat Natural Peridot Emerald Shape Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 4.70 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7.8 x 6.4 Mm Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Green Treatment: Non Pakistan peridot is a stunning variety of...
Peridot
$455Sale Price|30% Off
14.20 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.20 carat Dimensions 15.3x12.8x10.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 14.20 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst is a ...
Amethyst
$720Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.50 carat Dimensions 8.8x8.2x7.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 3.50 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline showcases...
Tourmaline
16.25 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 16.25 carat Dimensions 17.3x13.4x10.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 16.25-carat natural loose deep purple amethyst is a...
Amethyst
9.00 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.00 carat Dimensions 14.9x9.5x6.8 mm Treatment Heated Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This magnificent 9.00-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivates with...
Tourmaline
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.50 carat Dimensions 9.8x5.6x4.8 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This exquisite 2.50-carat natural mint green tourmaline captivates wit...
Tourmaline
9.20 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.20 carat Dimensions 12.9x11.7x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG333 This magnificent 9.20-carat natural bicolor ametrine ...
Other
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.70 carat Dimensions 7.4x6.8x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG329 This exquisite 1.70-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivates wit...
Tourmaline
3.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.65 carat Dimensions 9.6x7.1x6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot showcases a vibrant ...
Peridot
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.30 carat Dimensions 9.1x7.6x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG324 This magnificent 3.30-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivates wi...
Tourmaline
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 8.5x6.7x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG322 This exquisite 1.90-carat natural seafoam tourmaline captivates w...
Tourmaline
$312Sale Price|20% Off
2.60 carats Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.60 carats Dimensions 9.5x6.3x5.0 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut emerald The 2.60 carats Bi color Tourmaline stone, meticulously cu...
Tourmaline
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.95 carat Dimensions 12.3x10.3x8.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 6.95-carat natural loose purple amethyst showcases a b...
Amethyst
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 9.3x6.7x5.8 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst showcases a de...
Amethyst
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Fine Quality Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 11.5x7.4x6.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG307 This exquisite 5.00-carat natural fine-quality tourmaline captivat...
Tourmaline
GIA Certified 12.95 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Loose Gemstone Gemstone: Natural Indicolite Tourmaline Carat Weight: 12.95 carats Cut: Emerald Cut (Step Cut) Color: Blue Green Clarity: Eye Clean...
Tourmaline
9.15 Carat Natural Loose Honey Color Citrine Emerald Cut Bazillion Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.15 carat Dimensions 14.7x10.8x8.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 9.15 Carat Natural Loose Honey Color Citrine showcases a...
Citrine
$260Sale Price|20% Off
3.20 Carats Loose Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.20 carats Dimensions 9.7x6.8x5.4mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity VVS Shape octagon Cut emerald This exquisite 3.20 carat Tourmaline stone, sourced from ...
Tourmaline
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.75 carat Dimensions 11.1x7.2x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG296 This exquisite 3.75-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivates w...
Tourmaline
$727Sale Price|25% Off
25.55 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 25.55 carat Dimensions 17.8x15.2x11.6mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Fancy Emerald AG130 Experience the striking elegance of this 25.5...
Blue Topaz
$344Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 7.3 x 6.0 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a ...
Blue Topaz, Other
6.60 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.60 carat Dimensions 11.4x10.5x8.9mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG289 This magnificent 6.60-carat natural lemon citrine capti...
Citrine
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.55 carat Dimensions 10.1x6.3x5.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG288 This exquisite 2.55-carat natural mint green tourmaline captivat...
Tourmaline
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.30 Carat Dimension: 10.3 x 6.3 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Blue Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmali...
Tourmaline, Other
$528Sale Price|20% Off
15.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.60 Carat Dimensions 17.1x13.4x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 15.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine showcases...
Emerald
$664Sale Price|30% Off
Bicolor Natural Tourmaline 7.50 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Orange Peach and Vibrant Green Bicolor Natural Afghan Tourmaline Loose Gemstone – Emerald Cut Earth Mined Bicolor Tourmaline from Kunar, Afghanistan, Premium Faceted Gem for Engageme...
Tourmaline
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Lagoon Tourmaline 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lagoon Natural Afghan Tourmaline Loose Gemstone – Emerald Cut Earth Mined Greenish Lagoon Blue Tourmaline from Kunar, Afghanistan, Premium Faceted Gem for Engagement Ring, Pendant, E...
Tourmaline
20.40 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 20.40 carat Dimensions 20.3x12.8x11.1mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG266 This magnificent 20.40-carat natural purple amethys...
Amethyst
$260Sale Price|20% Off
11.25 Carats Loose Topaz Stone Emerald Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.25 carats Dimensions 13.6x10.1x8.4 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut emerald Crafted from the depths of Pakistan's rich gemstone rese...
Topaz
10.00 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Aquamarine Emerald Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.00 carat Dimensions 17.5x11.2x7.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG245 This magnificent 10.00-carat natural light blue aquamarine e...
Aquamarine
$37,860Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 31.55ct Colombian Green Pear Shape Emerald, Loose Gemstone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Offered here is a remarkable 31.55-carat natural emerald, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (Report #2235423324, dated October 29, 2024). This impressive gemstone is ...
Emerald
$477Sale Price|30% Off
Purplish Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet 2.97 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Purplish Pink Almandine Pyrope Garnet for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, Januar...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$224Sale Price|20% Off
6.45 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.45 carat Dimensions 12.4x9.5x8.0mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 6.45 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine displays a ...
Citrine
$344Sale Price|20% Off
11.20 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.20 carat Dimensions 16.2x12.8x8.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 11.20 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst showcases a rich, reg...
Amethyst
$480Sale Price|30% Off
Purplish Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet 3.21 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth Mined Purplish Pink Almandine Pyrope Garnet for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, Januar...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$955Sale Price|30% Off
Huge 20.20 Ct Watermelon Bicolor Natural Tourmaline, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Massive Natural Watermelon Bicolor Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Rare Bicolor Tourmaline for Luxury Custom Fine Jewelry Ring, Pendant, Fine Collector Investment Gemstone
Tourmaline
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Green Color Peridot Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.90 carat Dimensions 9.6x7.5x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG231 This luminous 2.90-carat natural green peridot captivates with ...
Peridot
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.90 carat Dimensions 10.4x7.3x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.90 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Tourmaline showcases a captivating...
Tourmaline
10.00 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.00 carat Dimensions 13.2x10.6x8.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG247 This magnificent 10.00-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivat...
Tourmaline
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.70 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 6.5 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Bright Pink And White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand ...
Tourmaline, Other
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.35 carat Dimensions 7.9x5.3x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG226 This charming 1.35-carat natural mint green tourmaline captures t...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
5.75 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Fancy Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.75 carat Dimensions 13.9x9.0x6.6mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy Emerald Discover the rare beauty of this 5.75 Carat Natural Loos...
Emerald
$615Sale Price|30% Off
35.25 Carat Massive Natural Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Purple and Golden Bicolor Natural Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – AAA Quality, Transparent, Eye-Clean, Faceted Collector Gem for Pendant, Ring, Fine Jewelry Making, February an...
Amethyst, Citrine
$568Sale Price|20% Off
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.40 carat Dimensions 9x6.8x6.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.40 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline features an elegant ...
Tourmaline
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carat Dimension: 9 x 6.7 x 4.5 Mm Colour: Black And Bright Pink Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand ...
Tourmaline, Other
$874Sale Price / set|30% Off
Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline 4.65 Ct Cushion & Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Emerals and a Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Earrings, Rings & Fine Jewelry Making High Clarity Natural Tourmaline Duo – Collector & Investme...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.05 carat Dimensions 18.4x10.5x8.5xmm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 14.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite is a stunning g...
Kunzite
Sky Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewelry 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight 8.90 carats Dimension 11.9 x 11.0 x 8.0 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transp...
Topaz
$720Sale Price|20% Off
6.00 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tri Colour Tourmaline Weight: 6.00 Carat Dimension : 11.1 x 8.6 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Colour: Black, Seafoam Green and White Treatment: Non Certif...
Tourmaline, Other
25.10 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 25.10 carat Dimensions 21.0x13.2x9.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG221 This monumental 25.10-carat natural bicolor tourmaline is a brea...
Tourmaline
$296Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carat Dimensions 11.9x4.5x Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 1.50 carat natural green tourmaline features a refine...
Tourmaline
$120Sale Price|20% Off
6.80 Carat Natural Loose Light Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.80 carat Dimensions 12.1x10.6x8.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 6.80 Carat Natural Loose Light Purple Amethyst is an elega...
Amethyst
$680Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.15 carat Dimensions 13.2x6.5x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 4.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline is a c...
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shapd Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carat Dimension : 10.4 x 6.1 x 5.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Colour: Green And Seafoam Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On...
Tourmaline, Other
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.