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GIA Certified 1.48ct Natural Green Emerald Octagonal Emerald Cut Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified 1.48ct Natural Green Emerald Octagonal Emerald Cut Loose Gem GIA Certified Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Spinel Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Spinel fancy 100% natural oval loose gems set palette from baby pink to hot pink and violet to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Spinel Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
Spinel Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
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Spinel Fancy Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Spinel fancy 100% natural oval loose gems set palette from baby pink to hot pink and violet to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Spinel Fancy Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
Spinel Fancy Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
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34.25 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
34.25 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone Length: 13.39 mm Width: 27.57
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

10.55 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.55 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone Length: 9 mm Width: 14.10 mm
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Emerald Cut Loose Emerald from Russia Ring Gem 2.1 Carat
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
-house from rough gems we source in Russia. We use only natural, untreated and certified Emeralds
Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Charismatic Hessonite Garnet Gem 2.50 carats Emerald Cut Madagascar Loose Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
(Milky inclusions) Shape Octagon Cut Emerald The Hessonite Garnet gemstone is a stunning and unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Hessonite

13.56 Carat Aquamarine Oval-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
13.56 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Unset Loose 3-Stone Ring Gemstone Length: 10.12 mm Width: 12.74
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

9.91 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Cut, Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If there was ever a gemstone that could make you fall in love with emerald-cuts, this would be it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

1.95 Carats Natural Loose Green Peridot Ring Gem Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 7.3x6.1x5 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

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

6.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 6.95 Carats Dimension: 13.2 x 8.7 x 8.2 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

8.30 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 8.30 Carats Dimension: 18.9 x 8.1 x 7.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Oval Cut No Oil Russian Emerald Loose Gem 1.28 Carat Weight
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stones Association and Thai Gem and Jewelry Association. We exhibit our precious gemstones at the world's
Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Beautiful Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 1.90 Carats Loose Tourmaline Gems for Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful Indicolite Tourmaline Stone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

3.70 Carat Colombian Emerald, Unset Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
millimeters, this gem is exceptionally well cut and proportioned, giving the emerald superior brilliance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

10.90 Carat Natural Emerald Pear Cabochon Sugarloaf May Birthstone Loose Gem
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Emerald Weight: 10.90 CT Measurements: 18.9 x 15.3 mm Shape: Pear Cabochon Color: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

2.10 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
larger stones with minimal inclusions are highly prized in the gem market. The name "peridot" is derived
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

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

1.75 Cts Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Emerald Color: Mint Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mint green tourmaline, a captivating gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.15 Carat Glamorous Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 6.8 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rubelite

14.35 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 14.35 Carats Dimension: 17.9 x 11.4 x 10 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

10.60 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 10.60 Carats Dimension: 16.4 x 11.7 x 7.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

9.30 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.30 Carats Dimension: 14.8 x 10 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Gigantic 14.70 Carats Natural Earth Mine Loose Green Emerald Gem Zambia Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
stones, revealing the gem's inner brilliance and enhancing its beauty. Zambia's emerald industry not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

2.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 5.9 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.35 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 8.6 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

1.50 Carat Natural Vibrant Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 7.4x5.1x4.8 Mm Origin; Afghanistan Shape: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

13 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 13 Carats Dimension: 12.6 x 14.1 x 11.9 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

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

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

9.40 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.40 Carats Dimension: 17.2 x 9.3 x 8.2 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Clean 4.50 Carats Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 4.50 Carats Dimension: 10.4x8.8x5.7 Mm Origin: Kunar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

3.00 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 6.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.45 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 4.45 Carats Dimension: 12 x 8.2 x 7 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Orange And
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

2.45 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 7.7 x 5.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Honey Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

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

2.95 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 6.1 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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

2.25 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 6.3 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Blue Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite

3.10 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 7 x 5 Mm Colour: Blue Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite

1.45 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.45 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 5.6 x 3.9 Mm Colour: Blue Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite, Tourmaline

3.40 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 10 x 7.1 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline

7.10 Carat Natural Bicolor Loose Ametrine Brazil Earth Mine Ring Gem Stone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural loose Ametrine Weight: 7.10 Carats Dimension: 12.2X10.8X8.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst

One-of-the-kind Untreated Russian Emerald Loose Gem 0.85 Carat Certified
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewelry pieces featuring primarily unique stones we facet in-house from rough gems we source in Russia. We
Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

5.60 Carats Stunning Loose Purple Amethyst Gem From Brazil Mine February Stone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Amethyst Weight: 5.60 Carats Dimension: 12.5x9x7.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

2.45 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Apple Green Peridot Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
stones with minimal inclusions are highly prized in the gem market. The name "peridot" is derived from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Sea Blue 12.39 Carat Royal Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Loose Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
, "water of the sea") because of its seawater color. Aquamarine is an excellent jewelry stone due to its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

1.05 Carats Adorable Natural Loose Emerald Shape Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
"lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure. Mined in various locations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite

5.05 Carat Natural Loose Rich Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rich Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 5.05 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 7.3 x 6.6 Mm Colour: Seafoam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 5.05 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 6.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.15 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.15 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 8.8 x 7.6 Mm Colour: Bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.20 Carat Natural Loose Green Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 6.6 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Greenish Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

GIA Certified Carved Colombia Emerald Loose Stone Weighing 4.35 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA certified carved Colombia Emerald loose stone, a true masterpiece of
Category

20th Century Colombian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

8.75 Carat Natural Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 8.75 Carats Dimension: 15 x 9.8 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

2.85 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 7.2 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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

Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair 8.0 Carat Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Weight: 8.0 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 7.1 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 11.9 x 5.7 x 5 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.15 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 13 x 6 x 4.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

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Loose Gem Stones Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the loose gem stones emerald you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 241 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a loose gem stones emerald from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a loose gem stones emerald has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gems and Jewels UK, Tsarina Jewels and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are consistently popular. A loose gem stones emerald can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but blue sapphire rings, from our inventory of 12, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and octagon cut alternatives. Finding a loose gem stones emerald for sale for women should be easy, but there are 240 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Loose Gem Stones Emerald?

Prices for a loose gem stones emerald can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $31 and can go as high as $8,900,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,115.

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.