$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Kelly Green Tourmaline Trillion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Kelly Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.90 Carat Dimension: 9.9 x 9.9 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Kelly Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Trillion Tourmaline is a...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carat Dimension: 7.8 x 7.8 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Square Cushion Tourmaline i...
Tourmaline
$184Sale Price|20% Off
16.80 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 16.80 Carats Dimension: 15 x 14.9 x 12.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Square Amethyst, a stunning variety ...
Amethyst
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carat Dimension: 11.3 x 6.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Light Pink And Light Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald To...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.60 Carat Dimension: 9.5 x 7.2 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Light Green And Light Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion To...
Tourmaline
$800Sale Price|20% Off
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.90 Carat Dimension: 10 x 8.6 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Square Cushion Tourmaline i...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|20% Off
12.15 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 12.15 Carats Dimension: 16.2 x 11.7 x 9.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
10.30 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Flower Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 10.30 Carats Dimension: 15 x 12.4 x 9.6 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning variety o...
Amethyst
$360Sale Price|20% Off
26.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Round Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 26.95 Carats Dimension: 20 x 20 x 13.2 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Round Amethyst, a stunning variety of qu...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
0.70 Carat Adorable Loose Sapphire Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 0.70 Carats Dimension: 4.8 x 4.9 x 3.4 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Treatment: Natural Certificate: On Demand Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary beauty and e...
Sapphire
$240Sale Price|20% Off
9.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Trillion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.65 Carats Dimension: 13 x 14.9 x 10.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Trillion Amethyst, a stunning variety o...
Amethyst
4.05 Carat Loose Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Srilankan Mine Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 8.6 x 3.9 Mm Origin: Sri Lanka Certificate: Available Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary beauty and enduring allure, captivate...
Blue Sapphire
$680Sale Price|20% Off
5.60 Carat Gorgeous Loose Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 5.60 Carats Dimension: 12.3 x 8.7 x 5.2 Mm Origin: SriLanka Certificate: Available Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary beauty and enduring allure, captivates w...
Blue Sapphire
$168Sale Price|20% Off
2.80 Carat Lovely Loose Goshenite Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Goshenite Weight: 2.80 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 7.3 x 5.3 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Light Blue Certficate; On Customer Demand . Goshenite, a captivating and p...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
9.70 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gem February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.70 Carats Dimension: 12.3 x 12.1 x 10.1 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Square Amethyst, a stunning variety ...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
10.30 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Hexagon Cut Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 10.30 Carats Dimension: 16.2 x 10.6 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Hexagon Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, en...
Citrine
$320Sale Price|20% Off
14.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Asscher Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 14.65 Carats Dimension: 14.8 x 14.7 x 11.3 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Asscher Amethyst, a stunning variety...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 5.45 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 9.4 x 6.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Emerald Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, ench...
Citrine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
9.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.05 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 10 x 8.3 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Octagon Amethyst, a stunning variety of ...
Amethyst
$224Sale Price|20% Off
9.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.50 Carats Dimension: 13.5 x 11.3 x 9.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety o...
Amethyst
$192Sale Price|20% Off
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 8.50 Carats Dimension: 13.3 x 13.1 x 8.2 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Square Amethyst, a stunning variety of...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
6.30 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Fancy Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 6.30 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 10.8 x 8.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, ench...
Citrine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
13.20 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst February Birthstone Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 13.20 Carats Dimension: 16.6 x 13.4 x 9.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Octagon Amethyst, a stunning variety ...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|20% Off
5.85 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 5.85 Carats Dimension: 13.8 x 9.1 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Brown Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Citrine, a radiant and versatile g...
Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
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 Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety of...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|37% Off
8.75 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 8.75 Carats Dimension: 13.6 x 13.6 x 9.2 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Octagon Amethyst, a stunning variety o...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|33% Off
18.85 Carat Pretty Dark Purple Loose Amethyst Flower Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 18.85 Carats Dimension: 17.6 x 15.6 x 11.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning variety...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
14.75 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 14.75 Carats Dimension: 16.4 x 16 x 10 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Yellow Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Citrine, a radiant and versatile ...
Citrine
$144Sale Price|42% Off
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 Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety of ...
Amethyst
$216Sale Price|20% Off
9.95 Carats Natural Loose Amethyst Pixelated Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.95 Carats Dimension: 18 x 10 x 7.6 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Cut : Pixel Cut Amethyst, a stunni...
Amethyst
$232Sale Price|20% Off
13.00 Carat Natural Loose Honey Citrine Cushion Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 13.00 Carats Dimension: 15.9 x 15.7 x 9.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Honey Brown Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Citrine, a radiant and v...
Citrine
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carats Stunning Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.35 Carats Dimension: 8.8x8.3x5.8 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Mint Green Tour...
Tourmaline
$800Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 2.16 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Pear Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Regardless of origin, the gemstone is always treasured for its luminous, almost electric appearance that no other gem can replicate. Loose Paraiba tourmalines are sought after by bo...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$312Sale Price|20% Off
9.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 9.95 Carat Dimension: 17.1 x 13.6 x 9.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate : On Demand Shape : Oval Ametrine is a unique and striking gemstone that ...
Quartz
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
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 4.60 Carats Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 12x9.7x7.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Amethyst, a captivating purple va...
Amethyst
$360Sale Price|20% Off
10.50 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 10.50 Carats Dimension: 15.1 x 11.1 x 9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stun...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carats Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.60 Carats Dimension: 9.7x6.7x3.8 Mm Origin: Africa Shape: Oval Color: Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Tourmaline is a captivating and...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
21.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 21.95 Carats Dimension: 19.6 x 14.5 x 11.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a s...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carats Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Ring Gem January Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Weight: 3.50 Carats Dimension: 9x7.8x5.2 Mm Family: Garnet Color: Orange Red Shape: Oval Cushion Treatment: Non Origin: Africa Certificate: On Customer Deman...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$640Sale Price|20% Off
50.00 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst Weight : 50.00 Carats Dimension: 23 x 20 x 15.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Cut Color: Lavender Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst...
Amethyst
$176Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Color Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Known for producing fine-quality aquamarine, Pakistan offers gems with exceptional clarity and pleasing color balance, and this stone is no exception.
Aquamarine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Tanzanite Pear Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite Weight: 1.15 Carats Dimension: 9 x 5.2 x 3.7 Mm Shape: Pear Color: light Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand . Hardness. Tanzanite is a slightly soft ston...
Tanzanite
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Afghanistan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 9.5x7.5x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval This 2.00 carat natural rubellite tourmaline showcases a vivid, richly satu...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline Marquise Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly marquise cut, it enhances the gem’s sparkle and elongates its elegant silhouette, making it perfect for sophisticated jewelry designs.
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$14,240Sale Price|20% Off
30.90 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 30.90 carat Dimensions 19.5x19.4x11.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 30.90 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline radiates an...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Gem Quality Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Layout Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 586.90 Carats Size: 21x15x12 To 15x11x11 MM Pieces: 26 Drilled: No
Amethyst
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 8.2x6x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 2.20 carat Natural Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline is a vibrant an...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
7.80 Carat Natural Loose Blue Goshenite Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Known for its excellent transparency, luster, and durability, this gem is highly sought after for luxury rings, statement pendants, designer earrings, or bespoke fine jewelry.
Aquamarine
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 18.1x6.7x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 5.00 carat Natural Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline displ...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Custom Precision Cut Portuguese Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly shaped in a custom Portuguese cut, it enhances the gem’s fire, depth, and sparkle from every angle.
Citrine
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem 1.50 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.50 Carats VVS Clarity Untreated Tourmaline From Afghanistan.
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Light Green Loose Tourmaline Gem 3.0 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Light Green Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 3.0 Carats SI Clarity Untreated Tourmaline From Afghanistan.
Tourmaline
20.15 Carat Natural Loose Ludwigite Inclusion Peridot Cushion Cut Pakistani Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 20.15 carat Dimensions 14.8x14.8x11.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This remarkable 20.15-carat natural Peridot from Pakistan features r...
Peridot
$488Sale Price|42% Off
10.50 carats Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Stone Oval Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.50 carat Dimensions 17.2x11.2x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Oval Cut Faceted NA This exquisite 10.50-carat loose aquamarine goshenite gemstone sho...
Aquamarine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.10 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 7 x 5.2 Carat Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a c...
Tourmaline
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
23.07 Carat Natural Loose Certified Paraiba Tourmaline Pear Cut Mozambique Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 23.071 carat Dimensions 26.14x17.13x8.34mm Treatment None Origin Mozambique Clarity SI Shape Cut Pear This exceptional 23.07 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline from Moz...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$304Sale Price|20% Off
14.25 Carat Natural Loose Majestic Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.25 carat Dimensions 15.2x12.7x10.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald NA This majestic 14.25 carat natural Amethyst radiates a deep, re...
Amethyst
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Fine Quality Tourmaline Pair Cushion Cut Afghan Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced directly from the legendary gem-bearing deposits of Afghanistan, these rare collector's specimens are a true testament to nature's artistry.
Tourmaline
$152Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Its crystal clarity allows light to penetrate deeply, enhancing the gem's sparkle and giving it a luminous quality.
Garnet, Rhodolite
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.