$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
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
23.05 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 23.05 Carats Dimension: 16.9 x 13.9 x 10.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a...
Blue Topaz, Other
$719Sale Price|20% Off
5.70 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tri Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.70 Carat Dimension : 13.1 x 8.1 x 5.7 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Colour: Black, Dark Blue And Light Blue Treatment: Non Certi...
Tourmaline, Other
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
8.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.75 carat Dimensions 11.5x10.1x8.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 8.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline showcases a refi...
Tourmaline
$548Sale Price|30% Off
23.59 Carat Huge Natural Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Purple and Light Golden Bicolor Natural Ametrine Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone – AAA Quality, Transparent, Eye-Clean, Faceted Collector Gem for Pendant, Ring, Fine Jewelry Making, Febru...
Amethyst, Citrine
$216Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Bolivian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.40 carat Dimensions 12.5x8.9x7.1mm Treatment None Origin Bolivian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Ametrine is a stunning gem...
Emerald
$799Sale Price|20% Off
5.30 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.30 Carat Dimension : 10.6 x 8.5 x 6.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Colour: Black And Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Custome...
Tourmaline, Other
$879Sale Price|20% Off
5.55 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tri Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.55 Carat Dimension : 11.6 x 8.2 x 6.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Colour: Black, Blue And Light Purple Treatment: Non Certific...
Tourmaline, Other
$799Sale Price|20% Off
6.55 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 6.55 Carat Dimension : 12.2 x 9.3 x 6.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Colour: Black And Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Custom...
Tourmaline, Other
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 6.50 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Stone, August Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 6.50 carat Dimensions : 12.5*7.5*6 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Green Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : For...
Peridot
5.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.10 Carat Dimension: 11.7 x 7.8 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Black And Pink Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tour...
Tourmaline, Other
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purplish Burmese Spinel Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 7.8x5.4x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 1.40 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purplish Burmese Spinel is a fine gem...
Spinel
$432Sale Price|20% Off
11.90 Carat Excellent Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 11.90 Carats Dimensions: 12.9 x 9.9 x 9.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Swiss Blue Topaz St...
Blue Topaz
$600Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Bubblegum Pink Spinel Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.25 carat Dimensions 7.1x6.4x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 2.25 Carat Natural Loose Bubblegum Pink spinel showcases a vi...
Spinel
$784Sale Price|20% Off
5.50 Carat Natural Loose Deep Bluish Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.50 carat Dimensions 10.4x8.9x7.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 5.50 Carat Natural Loose Deep Bluish Tourmaline, expertly fashioned...
Tourmaline
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 6.9 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Pink And Blue Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourma...
Tourmaline, Other
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carat Dimension: 8.9 x 7.2 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Black And Pink Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourm...
Tourmaline, Other
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.15 Carat Dimension: 7.6 x 6.2 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Green And Pink Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourm...
Tourmaline, Other
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 11.6x4.6x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG105 This exquisite 1.65-carat natural Bicolor Tourmaline from...
Tourmaline
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
5.15 Carat Natural Loose Pear Green Peridot Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 5.15 Carats Dimension: 10.8 x 8.4 x 6.4 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Pear Green Treatment: Non Pakistan peridot is a stunning variety of the gr...
Peridot
$384Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 14.7x5x3.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.70 Carat Dimension: 7.5 x 5.7 x 4.5 Mm Colour: Blue Green Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline, Other
7.10 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.10 carat Dimensions 15.4x9.3x6.5 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This exceptional 7.10-carat natural Bicolor Ametrine from ...
Other
$440Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 17.4x6.1x5.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 5.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline displays a mesmerizin...
Emerald, Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
16.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 16.05 carat Dimensions 14.6x12.7x10.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 16.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite is an extraordinary gemst...
Kunzite
$464Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 10.6x4.9x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline is an eye-catching gem...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 14.3x4x3.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 2.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline is a striking gemstone ...
Tourmaline
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.05 carat Dimensions 10.6x5.7x3.8 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This exquisite 2.05-carat natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Afgha...
Tourmaline
$256Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Ring Gem Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimension: 8.9x6.2x5.4 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Green Treatment: Non Peridot is a stunning green gemstone known for its vibrant c...
Peridot
9.65 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Ametrine Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.65 carat Dimensions 13.3x12.0x8.7 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This remarkable 9.65-carat natural Bicolor Ametrine from ...
Other
$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.10 carat Dimensions 9.1x5.8x4.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 2.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone...
Tourmaline
$176Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Loose Aquamarine 2.90 Carat Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 2.90 Carat Dimension: 12.6 x 6.4 x 4.7 Mm Colour : Pale Blue Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aquama...
Aquamarine
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.10 carat Dimensions 6.3x4.8x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 1.10-carat natural Bicolor Tourmaline from Afghanistan...
Tourmaline
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.15 carat Dimensions 10.2x4.2x3.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 1.15-carat natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Afghan...
Tourmaline
$256Sale Price|20% Off
7.45 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.45 carat Dimensions 12.7x11.1x8.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 7.45 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine is a radiant...
Citrine
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.30 carat Dimensions 13.3x5.7x3.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This stunning 2.30-carat natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Afghan...
Tourmaline
$344Sale Price|20% Off
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.65 carat Dimensions 11.2x10.6x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald Showcasing an impressive 8.65 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite,...
Kunzite
$336Sale Price|20% Off
8.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 8.45 Carat Dimension: 15.9 x 9.2 x 7.5 Mm Colour : Blue and white Origin: Shigar Valley, Pakistan Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape: Emerald Aqu...
Aquamarine
$336Sale Price|20% Off
13.75 Carat Natural Loose Light Yellow Citrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.75 carat Dimensions 14.9x13.5x10.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 13.75 carat Natural Loose Light Yellow Citrine from Br...
Citrine
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.35 carat Dimensions 11.3x4.4x3.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This elegant 1.35-carat natural Light Green Tourmaline from Afghanist...
Tourmaline
$424Sale Price|20% Off
3.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Stone Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 3.45 ct Dim: 16x5.7x4.1 mm Clarity: Si Shape: Emerald Cut: Scissor Origin: Supat Mine pakistan This 3.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot is an elegant gemstone showca...
Peridot
2.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.80 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 6.9 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Blue And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tou...
Tourmaline, Other
$600Sale Price|25% Off
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.15 carat Dimensions 8.7x6.3x5.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 2.15-carat natural Mint Green Tourmaline from Afghanistan...
Tourmaline
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.05 carat Dimensions 6.9x5.1x3.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This elegant 1.05-carat natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Af...
Tourmaline
$432Sale Price|20% Off
36.75 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 36.75 Carats Dimension: 24 x 16.5 x 12.5 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning...
Amethyst
$464Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly shaped in a classic emerald cut, it features clean step facets that highlight the stone’s transparency, depth, and refined brilliance.
Tourmaline
$160Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted in a classic emerald cut, it features clean step facets that enhance its depth, clarity, and elegant light return.
Garnet
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
11.04 Carat Emerald Cut Tanzanite Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A collector-caliber 11.04 carat emerald-cut Tanzanite, offered loose and unmounted, admired for its vivid blue-violet presence and elegant step-cut geometry.
Tanzanite, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tone Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.60 carat Dimensions 12.5x6.7x4.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This elegant 3.60-carat natural Blue Tone Tourmaline from Afg...
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|20% Off
19.00 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted in an elegant emerald cut, it showcases crisp step facets that enhance the stone’s gentle sparkle and refined sophistication.
Kunzite
$456Sale Price|20% Off
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted in a classic emerald cut, it highlights the stone’s natural clarity, crisp lines, and elegant step-cut brilliance.
Tourmaline
$210Sale Price|25% Off
6.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 6.40 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 9.2 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst, Other
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tri Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.50 Carat Dimension: 8.7 x 7.6 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Black, Sea Green And Blue Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Dema...
Tourmaline, Other
13.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 13.00 Carat Dimension: 18.8 x 11.6 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Pink And Grey Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tour...
Tourmaline, Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
21.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Citrine Weight: 21.20 Carats Dimension: 19.3 x 15.5 x 10.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Yellow And White Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand ...
Citrine
$128Sale Price|20% Off
8.15 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 8.15 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 10.1 x 7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape : Emerald Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Ametrine, a captivating and unique gemstone,...
Other
$560Sale Price|20% Off
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Tri Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tri Colour Tourmaline Weight: 4.40 Carat Dimension: 11.4 x 8.0 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Black, Lagoon Green And White Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer...
Tourmaline, Other
Natural Emerald Cut Bluish Mint Green Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewelry 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.80 carats Dimension 9.9 x 5.1 x 4.1 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transparent C...
Tourmaline
Natural Emerald Cut Bluish Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.50 carats Dimension 7.6 x 5.0 x 4.2 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transparent C...
Tourmaline
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.