2.01 Carat OLD MINER - K Color, VS2 Clarity, Certificate GIA
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A remarkable 2.01 carat Old Miner Cut diamond, with GIA certified, with K color and VS2 clarity. The stone has a warm, elegant appearance, with its antique faceting creating a bold p...
Diamond
2.01 Carat OLD MINER, O-P Color, SI2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A unique 2.01 carat Old Miner Cut diamond, offering the warm O-P color range with SI2 clarity. The stone has a distinctly antique appearance, with its facets creating pronounced flas...
Diamond
3.00 Carat OLD MINER - N Color, VS2 Clarity, Certificate GIA
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A commanding presence with unmistakable antique character, this 3.00 carat Old Mine Cut diamond showcases the distinctive beauty of historic diamond cutting. Its N color lends a soft...
Diamond
3.02 Carat OLD MINER, S-T Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An elegant substantial 3.02 carat Old Mine Cut diamond with the softly golden character of S-T color and the individual look that makes antique diamonds so appealing. Its faceting gi...
Diamond
2.02 Carat OLD MINER - I Color, VS1 Clarity, Certificate GIA
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A captivating 2.02 carat Old Mine Cut diamond, with GIA certified, featuring I color and VS1 clarity. Its antique faceting gives the stone a distinctive pattern of broad reflections ...
Diamond
2 Carat OLD MINER - J Color, VS2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A captivating 2 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in J color and VS2 clarity, showing the distinctive character and broad light pattern associated with antique diamond cutting. Its J color...
Diamond
3.12 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond, O-P Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and uniquely characterful 3.12 carat Old Mine Cut diamond in O-P color and SI1 clarity. Its antique-style faceting creates a broad, open pattern of light, while the deeper col...
Diamond
4.28 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond, O-P Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 4.28 carat Old Miner Cut diamond with O-P color and SI1 clarity, offering substantial size and the warm character associated with antique diamonds. Its generous propo...
Diamond
2.01 Carat OLD MINER, S-T Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A captivating 2.01 carat Old Miner Cut diamond, distinguished by its rich S-T color and the appealing clarity of SI1. Its warm golden character is beautifully expressed through the a...
Diamond
3.13 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond – N Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA Certified
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A remarkable 3.13 carat Old Mine Cut diamond, GIA certified, with N color and VS1 clarity. The stone displays a softly warm tone with a bright face-up appearance, while its antique f...
Diamond
3.01 Carat Old European Cut Diamond – I Color, VS1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 3.01 carat Old European Cut diamond in I color and VS1 clarity, with a pleasing balance of brightness, warmth, and antique character. The stone has a lively face-up a...
Diamond
2.05 Carat OLD MINER Cut Diamond, O-P Color, VS1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An elegant 2.05 carat Old Mine Cut diamond in O-P color and VS1 clarity, with a warm antique character and a pleasing pattern of broad reflections. The O-P color gives the stone a so...
Diamond
2.02 Carat OLD MINER Cut Diamond - N Color, VVS2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
An impressive 2.02 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in N color and VVS2 clarity, offering a pleasing combination of warm color, high clarity, and classic antique character. The stone has ...
Diamond
3.02 Carat Old European Cut, Y-Z Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare distinctive 3.02 carat Old European Cut diamond in Y-Z color and SI1 clarity, showing a pronounced warm tone that gives the stone a rich antique character. The deeper colorati...
Diamond
2.02 Carat OLD MINER Cut Diamond - I Color, SI2 Clarity, Certificate GIA
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 2.02 carat Old Mine Cut diamond, GIA certified, in I color and SI2 clarity. Its antique faceting creates a distinctive interplay of light and contrast, with broad ref...
Diamond
4.27 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond, W-X Color, VS2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare 4.27 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in W-X color with VS2 clarity, distinguished by its pronounced warm tone and substantial presence. The antique-style faceting gives the stone ...
Diamond
2.03 Carat OLD MINER - M Color, VS2 Clarity, Certificate GIA
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 2.03 carat Old Mine Cut diamond, GIA certified, in M color and VS2 clarity. The stone carries a warm, softly golden tone, while its antique faceting creates a strong ...
Diamond
4.01 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond – N Color, VS1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A remarkable 4.01 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in N color with VS1 clarity, offering a graceful balance of warm coloration, clarity, and antique character. The stone has a pleasing fa...
Diamond
4.12 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond – N Color, VS1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A remarkable 4.12 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in N color with VS1 clarity, presenting a warm yet bright appearance with the distinctive character of an antique-cut diamond. Its broad...
Diamond
3.19 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond, S-T Color, VVS2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
With a substantial 3.19 carat weight, this rare Old Miner Cut diamond presents an appealing combination of S-T color and VVS2 clarity. Its warm coloration gives the stone a softly go...
Diamond
2.01 Carat OLD MINER - K Color, VS2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 2.01 carat Old Miner Cut diamond with an unmistakable sense of antique luxury. Its K color brings a graceful warmth to the stone, while the VS2 clarity complements th...
Diamond
2.02 Carat OLD MINER - J Color, SI2 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinctive 2.02 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in J color and SI2 clarity, with a warm yet lively appearance and the unmistakable character of an antique-cut stone. The diamond shows...
Diamond
3.02 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond – K Color, SI1 Clarity
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and uniquely characterful 3.02 carat Old Miner Cut diamond in K color and SI1 clarity, with a warm, luminous appearance and the distinctive character of antique diamond cuttin...
Diamond
5.01 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond – L Color, VVS1 Clarity, GIA Certified
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A rare and exceptional GIA certified 5.01-carat Old Mine Cut diamond, offering an exceptional combination of size, clarity, and distinctive antique character. Graded L color and VVS1...
Diamond
2.6 ct Heart London Blue Topaz 8X8 Fantasy Cut
Located in Warren, NJ
Ideal for custom jewelry design or as an exquisite addition to your personal collection, this loose gemstone is a testament to the timeless allure of London Blue Topaz.
Topaz, Blue Topaz
6.3 ct. Brazil Natural Amethyst Flower Marquise Fantasy Cut 16X12 Floral
Located in Warren, NJ
The gemstone is of top-notch quality and is perfect for use in jewelry making or as an addition to a collection of loose gemstones.
Amethyst
NEW HUGE GORGEOUS Natural Certified Pink Orange Coral 50.65 Carats
Located in Warren, NJ
The natural creation of this gemstone makes it even more special and unique. Perfect for adding a pop of color to your jewelry collection, this loose gemstone is a must-have for any...
Coral
0.40 Carat Natural Fancy Intense Purple-Pink Diamond, Cushion Cut, GIA Report.
Located in New York, NY
A natural 0.40 carat. Fancy Intense Purple-Pink Diamond, Cushion shape. graded by GIA as SI1 in clarity. A gorgeous Pink diamond with a captivating color tone and mesmerizing presenc...
Pink Diamond
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.