Mandarin Garnet Oval Pair – Perfect for Custom Luxury Earrings & Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your satisfaction with every purchase. Our world-class loose gemstone collection includes a variety of
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
6.69ct Pink Malaya Garnet Oval – Rare Gem for Collectors & Custom Jewelry Design
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
extraordinary gemstones. Whether displayed as a loose gem or preserved as part of a collection, this Malaya
Garnet, Other
Tanzanite Cushion Cut Gem – Rare Luxury Stone for Custom Jewelry & Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
every purchase. Our world-class loose gemstone collection includes a diverse array of rare and
Tanzanite
Loupe Clean Leaf-Shaped Aquamarine – Perfect for Custom Luxury Jewelry Design
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
addition to this rare gem, our world-class loose gemstone collection includes an array of exceptional
Aquamarine, Beryl
Sold|$150 / set
Collection Of Various Hand Carved Agate Intaglios
Located in New York, NY
collection. Carved Gemstones, Fine Jewelry And Victorian Decorative Collectibles. Dimensions: Largest 3/4 x
Agate, Sterling Silver
Sold|$300 / set
Collection Of Various Hand Carved Bloodstone Stones
Located in New York, NY
A collection of three various hand carved green Bloodstone stones in various sizes and shapes. The
Sterling Silver
Sold|$150 / set
Collection Of Victorian Manner Carved Agate Intaglios
Located in New York, NY
A collection of ten Victorian manner hand carved Agate intaglios in various sizes and shapes. The
Agate, Sterling Silver
2.95 carats Loose Unheated Pink Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Natural Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
collection. Loose Sapphire heals blood disorders and strengthens the walls of the veins. Astrologists
Pink Sapphire
Collection Of Huge Drilled Green Turquoise Beads
Located in New York, NY
A collection of huge, drilled green Turquoise beads of different shapes. Antique and Vintage Gem
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
4.24ct Unheated Russian Demantoid Garnet – Rare Round Gem for Custom Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
extraordinary gem, our world-class loose gemstone collection includes a variety of rare and exquisite stones
Garnet, Other
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 9.55 Carat Unmounted Oval Gemstone - Collectors Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection of loose gemstones includes rare tourmalines, pink diamonds, aquamarines, tanzanites, and more
Tourmaline
GIA Certified Collection 1.26 Carat E VS1 Octagonal Modified Brilliant Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Diamond Shape-Octagonal Modified Brilliant Carat Weight- 1.26 Color- E- Clarity- VS1 LASER INSCRIBED DIAMOND Certificate Number- 6234337544 ONE OF A KIND Superi...
Diamond
Mandarin Garnet Ring Gem 8.70 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 7.86 Carat Unmounted Trillion
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline
Tanzanite Ring Gem 8.23 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone collection. Please FOLLOW the MERKABA storefront to be the first to view the latest of our ultra
Tanzanite
Aquamarine Ring Gem 35.68 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection. Please FOLLOW the MERKABA storefront to be
Aquamarine, Beryl
Indicolite Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.30 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone collection.
Tourmaline, Other, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem 4.11 Carat Oval
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Garnet, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.89 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Sold|$2,190
Peridot Ring Gem 3.41 Carat Oval
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
). For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.96 Carat Cushion
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Paraiba Tourmaline Ring Gem 8.65 Carat Cabochon Brazil
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone collection.
Tourmaline, Other, 18k Gold, Platinum
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.65 Carat Emerald Cut
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline, Other, 18k Gold, Platinum
Burma Red Spinel Ring Gem 5.05 Carat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
message us to discuss. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Spinel, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$16,400
Alexandrite Heart Shape 1.64 Carat Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone collection.
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Unheated Purple Sapphire Ring Gem 11.28 Carat Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Loose
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shipping covered, we ensure your complete satisfaction. Our world-class loose gemstone collection includes
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire
Natural No-Heat Ruby Oval Gem – AGL Certified Rare Luxury for Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-class gemstone, ideal for those seeking an extraordinary addition to their collection. A Legacy of
Ruby
Tanzanite Gem 5.54 Carat Round Unset Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
us for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tanzanite
Tanzanite Ring Gem 4.02 Carat Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
contact us for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone
Tanzanite
Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.42 Carat Unset Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
us for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tanzanite
Imperial Topaz Ring Loose Gemstone Unmounted 2.94 Carat Stone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Please contact us for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Mandarin Garnet Ring Gem 5.46 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
us for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Mandarin Garnet
Amethyst Ring Gem 18.48 Carat Square Octagon Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Amethyst, Quartz
Tsavorite Earrings Gemstone Pair 2.38 Carat Oval Loose Gems
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Garnet, Tsavorite
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.15 Carat Unset Trillion Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 3.15 carat bluish Green Tourmaline trillion gem, offered loose to a gemstone lover. Returns
Tourmaline, Other
Pink Tourmaline Ring Loose Stone 7.46 Carat Cushion Unmounted Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 7.46 carat Pink Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a special lady
Tourmaline
Blue Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.65 Carat Unset Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone collection.
Tourmaline, Other
Tanzanite Ring Gem 6.37 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tanzanite
Aquamarine Earrings Gemstone Pair 14.08 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gems
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
extensive, world-class, loose gemstone collection.
Aquamarine, Beryl
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 13.06 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.02 Carat Unmounted Marquise Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline
Grey Blue Spinel Ring Gem 3.62 Carat Oval Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Spinel
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.96 Carat Unset Pear Shaped Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 4.96 carat Mint Green Tourmaline gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone collector
Tourmaline, Other
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.09 Carat Unmounted Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Tourmaline
Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem 7.14 Carat Unset Square Octagon Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Garnet, Rhodolite
Purple Malaya Garnet Ring Gem 1.70 Carat Square Princess Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Garnet, Other
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 13.77 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
contact us for more details. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone
Tourmaline
Amethyst Hexagon 9.10 Carat Brazil Star of David Gem Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
world-class loose gemstone collection.
Amethyst, Quartz
Amethyst Hexagon Star of David Gem 9.24 Carat Brazil Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection.
Amethyst, Quartz
Sold|$10,895
Peridot Ring Gem 13.97 Carat Oval Loose Unset
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone collection.
Peridot
Mint Green Tourmaline Earrings Pair 4.55 Carats Unmounted Loose Gemstones
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection. Please FOLLOW the
Tourmaline
Bicolor Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.47 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Cuffs). For your convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection. Traditionally
Tourmaline, Other
Deep Blue Sapphire Ring Gem 6.04 Carats Ceylon Loose Gemstone GIA Certified
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
convenience we carry an extensive world-class loose gemstone collection. Merkaba Jewelry, is a unique, world
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
5.96 carats Deep Blue Color Natural Aquamarine Batch Loose Gemstone From Namibia
Located in Bangkok, TH
Deep Blue Color Natural Aquamarine Batch, a collection of loose gemstones sourced directly from Namibia
Aquamarine
The Rare and Unusual Shaped Peridot Gemstone Collection Guaranteed to Mesmerize
Located in Bangkok, TH
collection or seeking a powerful healing stone to enhance your well-being, Peridot is the perfect gemstone
Peridot
18.96ct Radiant Oval Peridot – Perfect for Custom Luxury Jewelry or Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
loose gemstone collection includes a variety of rare and exquisite stones, offering endless inspiration
Peridot
Collection Of Six Ancient Islamic Intaglio Seals
Located in New York, NY
A lot of three ancient Roman colorful intaglio seals. Circa 1st to 3rd centuries AD. The two pieces are crafted from carnelian and feature a hand carved image of the god Mercury wear...
Sterling Silver
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.