$480Sale Price|36% Off
7.05 Carat Natural Loose Bicolour Tourmaline Pair Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 1.05 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 6.7x5.7x3.1 Mm Origin: Myanmar Burma Treatment: Non Color: Red Certificate: On Demand Red spinel, a mesmerizing gemstone, stands out wi...
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Yellowish Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline
$760Sale Price|20% Off
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Bicolour Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$576Sale Price|20% Off
5.55 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.55 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 9.2 x 8 Mm Colour: Green lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a...
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7.1 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green And Yellow Origin: Africa Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivatin...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
3.40 Natural Loose Iolite Cushion Shape Gem From India Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Here's a closer look at this enchanting gem: **Origins and Formation:** Iolite primarily forms in metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss, often in association with other minera...
Iolite
$264Sale Price|20% Off
3.55 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Set Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Set Weight: 3.55 Carats Sizes: 0.90 to 1.65 Carat Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its rem...
Tourmaline
$624Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Pink Spinel Weight : 2.25 Carat Dimension: 9.6 x 6.1 x 4 Mm Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Colour: Purple Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its brillian...
Spinel
$256Sale Price|20% Off
13.25 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Citrine Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Citrine Weight: 13.25 Carats Dimension: 19.6 x 10.5 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Yellow And White Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand ...
Citrine
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bluish Green Tourmaline Weight: 8.65 Carat Dimension: 10.3 x 10.1 x 10 Mm Colour: Bluish Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is ...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.15 Carat Dimension: 10.6 x 5.8 x 3.8 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a c...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 8.1 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bluish Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.65 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Bluish Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is ...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.65 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 6.0 x 4.8 Mm Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Colour: Blue Green Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$616Sale Price|20% Off
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Spring Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 3.30 Carat Dimension: 9.1 x 7.6 x 5.6 Mm Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Colour: Spring Green Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Forest Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Forest Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.50 Carat Dimension: 8 x 6.2 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Forest Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a c...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.40 Carat Dimension: 6.6 x 6 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Hot Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.95 Carat Dimension : 7.8 x 6.8 x 5 Mm Colour: hot Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a captiva...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.05 Carat Dimension: 7.1 x 6.7 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.55 Carat Dimension: 6.4 x 6.2 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.45 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 5.8 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carat Dimension: 8 x 6.3 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Soft Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Soft Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.60 Carat Dimension: 7.5 x 6.6 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Soft Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Peachy Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Peachy Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carat Dimension: 8.7 x 8.1 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Peachy Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.60 Carat Dimension: 7.1 x 5.7 x 5 Mm Colour: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 6.9 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$296Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.55 Carat Dimension: 6.4 x 6.4 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Square Tourmaline is a cap...
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
$480Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Green Blue Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Green Blue Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 6.6 x 6.9 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Green Blue Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Lime Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lime Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carat Dimension: 9.6 x 9.5 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Lime Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Light Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carat Dimension: 8.5 x 6.1 x 5 Mm Colour: Light Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Clarity: Included T...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.35 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 8.3 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
4.00 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 4 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 8.7 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Light Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$560Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Lime Yellow Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lime Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 8.1 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Lime Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a ...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted light Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.70 Carat Dimension: 9.2 x 6 x 3.8 Mm Colour: Light Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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
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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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.