$312Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carats Natural Loose Slightly Included Mint Tourmaline Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Mint tourmaline is prized for its unique blend of green colors, often exhibiting a soothing, minty freshness. The gem's color is attributed to the presence of iron and manganese, wit...
Tourmaline
$720Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Shape Mint Tourmaline Gem For jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Mint tourmaline is prized for its unique blend of green colors, often exhibiting a soothing, minty freshness. The gem's color is attributed to the presence of iron and manganese, wit...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 6.2 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Greenish Yellow Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating g...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 7 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 7.5 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Yellowish Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating g...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carat Natural Loose African Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9 x 7.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Greenish Yellow Origin: Africa Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone ...
Tourmaline
$224Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat 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
$400Sale Price|20% Off
8.25 Carat Natural Loose Topaz Octagon Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz Weight: 8.25 Carats Dimension: 11.9 x 10.1 x 8 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Octagon Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radi...
Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 3 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 6.7 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Yellow Origin: Africa Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone ...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
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: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Color 6.50 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 9.3 x 7.5 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
12.00 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 12.00 Carats Dimension: 13.4 x 12.7 x 9.2 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gem...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose African Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 8 x 7 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Yellow Origin: Africa Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for i...
Tourmaline
$224Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Cts Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 9.4x5.3x4.3 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Color: Mint Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mint green tourmaline...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Iolite Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
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
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 6.3 x 5 Mm Colour: Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gem...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 1.95 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 6 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.2 x 7.2 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemst...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.25 Carats Dimension: 7.7 x 7.6 x 7 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$160Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Pieces Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
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
$400Sale Price|20% Off
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: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gems...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8 x 7.1 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemston...
Tourmaline
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 5.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemsto...
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|35% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 6.1 x 7.6 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone...
Tourmaline
$160Sale Price|36% Off
0.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Tourmaline Octagon Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Tourmaline Weight: 0.90 Carats Dimension: 6.1 x 6.1 x 4.1 Mm Colour: Golden Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating g...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Whether admired for its beauty, sought after for its healing energies, or collected for its rarity, indicolite continues to captivate gem enthusiasts around the world.
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|50% Off
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Indicolite Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Whether admired for its beauty, sought after for its healing energies, or collected for its rarity, indicolite continues to captivate gem enthusiasts around the world.
Indicolite, Tourmaline
$312Sale Price|20% Off
10.65 Carat Stunning Loose Blue Topaz Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 10.65 Carats Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.7 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz Stone: It helps...
Blue Topaz
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
2.30ct AIG Certified Natural Vivid Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Tanzania Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.30 carats Dimensions 8.52x6.10x4.84 mm Treatment None Origin Tanzania Clarity VS Shape Cut AG201 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio with this...
Spinel
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Color Peridot Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.95 carat Dimensions 7.8x7.0x5.8 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio with t...
Peridot
10.35 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Imperial Topaz Emerald Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.35 carat Dimensions 15.9x8.8x7.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG199 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio...
Imperial Topaz
$720Sale Price|20% Off
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 5.45 Carat Dimension: 15.3 x 6.3 x 6 Mm Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Emerald Colour: Hot Pink And Mint Green Tourma...
Tourmaline
$312Sale Price|20% Off
12.25 Carat loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Weight: 12.25 Carats Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Asscher Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Blue Topaz Stone: It helps t...
Blue Topaz
9.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Citrine Fancy Cut For Jewelry Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.90 carat Dimensions 14.8x11.4x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy AG183 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment port...
Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Rose Pink Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.30 Carat Dimension: 7.7 x 5.2 x 4.1 Mm Colour: Rose Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Long Cushion Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Steel Grey Colour Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Steel Grey Tourmaline Weight: 3.35 Carat Dimension: 8 x 8.5 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Steel Grey Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
5.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Lime Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Light lime Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.60 Carat Dimension: 13 x 9.2 x 6 Mm Colour: Light Lime Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Long Cushion Tour...
Tourmaline
$800Sale Price|20% Off
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Peachy Pink Tourmaline Square Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Peachy Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carat Dimension: 7.8 x 7.8 x 6.8 Mm Colour: Peachy Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Square Cushion Tourmalin...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
10.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethysts Weight: 10.65 Carats Dimension: 15.7 x 11.2 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Cushion Amethyst, a stunning variet...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Long Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 19.3 x 9.9 x 10 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety of...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
9.55 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Oval Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 9.55 Carats Dimension: 14.4 x 12.6 x 9.6 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Amethyst, a stunning variety of ...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
13.55 Carat Exquisite Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 13.55 Carats Dimension: 17 x 13.4 x 9.4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Amethyst, a stunning variety o...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Pretty Loose Goshenite Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Goshenite Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 7 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Light Blue Certficate; On Customer Demand . Goshenite, a captivating and pris...
Other
$160Sale Price|20% Off
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Oval Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 8.4 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Amethyst, a stunning variety of q...
Amethyst
$304Sale Price|20% Off
11.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Perfect Square Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 11.50 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 13.7 x 10.5 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Perfect Square Amethyst, a stunning ...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|20% Off
10.20 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Octagon Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 10.20 Carats Dimension: 12.8 x 12.7 x 10.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Octagon Cut Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone...
Citrine
$256Sale Price|20% Off
11.95 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Round Flower Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 11.95 Carats Dimension: 14.1 x 14.1 x 11.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Round Flower Cut Citrine, a radiant and versatile ge...
Citrine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 15.2 x 13.7 x 10.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Cushion Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, e...
Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Perfect Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 14.05 Carats Dimension: 14.3 x 14.3 x 11.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Asscher Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, e...
Citrine
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Grey Spinel Weight : 1.30 Carat Dimension : 6.7 x 5.9 x 4.2 Mm Colour : Grey Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its brilliant colors...
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purple Spinel Weight : 1.15 Carat Dimension : 7 x 5.8 x 3.4 Mm Colour : Purple Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its brilliant colo...
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Grey Spinel Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Grey Spinel Weight : 1.10 Carat Dimension : 6.2 x 5.4 x 4.1 Mm Colour : Grey Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its brilliant colors...
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
12.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine Weight: 12.05 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 11.1 x 9.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Emerald Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemst...
Citrine
$256Sale Price|20% Off
13.05 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine Weight: 13.05 Carats Dimension: 15.4 x 13.1 x 9.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Cushion Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemst...
Citrine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
0.85 Carat Loose Vibrant Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 0.85 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 4.3 x 2.1 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Africa Treatment: Heated Certificate: Available Shape: Oval Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary ...
Sapphire
$200Sale Price|20% Off
7.70 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Round Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 7.70 Carats Dimension: 13 x 13 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Round Amethyst, a stunning variety of qua...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
12.60 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Round Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 12.60 Carats Dimension: 15.1 x 15.1 x 10.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Cut : Round Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, enc...
Citrine
$280Sale Price|20% Off
9.85 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Weight: 9.85 Carats Dimension: 17.9 x 9.9 x 7.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand Shape: Emerald Citrine, a radiant and versatile gemstone, enc...
Citrine
$208Sale Price|20% Off
3.55 Carats Natural Loose Aquamarine Ring Gem From Shigar Valley Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Facet Aquamarine Weight: 3.55 Carats Dimension: 9x8.1x7 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Light Blue Treatment: Non Quality: SI Aquamarine is a captivating g...
Aquamarine
$240Sale Price|20% Off
12.25 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Pear Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst Weight: 12.25 Carats Dimension: 14.9 x 16.7 x 10 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Brazil Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Pear Amethyst, a stunning variety of qu...
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.