16.15 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 16.15 Carats Dimensions: 15.9 x 12.4 x 9.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Swiss Blue Topaz ...
Blue Topaz, Other
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Lot Weight: 2.70 Carats Sizes: 0.80, 0.95, 0.70 Carats Origin: Madagascar Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: On Customer Demand Sapphire, a gemstone of legend...
Sapphire, Other
15.15 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Weight: 15.15 Carats Dimension: 12 x 9.4 x 8.5 Mm 11.9 x 9.3 x 8.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand ...
Topaz, Other
16.90 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 16.90 Carats Dimension: 16.5 x 15.2 x 11.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunn...
Amethyst, Other
3.85 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 3.85 Carat Dimension: 10.8 x 7 x 6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone ...
Tourmaline, Other
7.95 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Lot Weight: 7.95 Carat Sizes: 1.40 To 2.30 Carat Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known...
Tourmaline, Other
Afghan Mine 16.30 Carats Blue Green Loose Tourmaline Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight 16.30 Carats Dimension: 14.8x12.9x9.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Mine Shape: Cushion Color: Blueish Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer demand Bl...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Rare 0.75 Carat Natural Loose En hydro Petroleum Quartz With Moving Bubble
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Petroleum Quartz / Enhydro Quartz Weight: 0.75 Carat Dimension: 5.5 x 5.2 x 3.8 Mm Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan Treatment: Non Speciality: Having a moving water ball Petro...
Quartz, Other
Guild Certified 2.91 Carat Unheated Burmese Ruby
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Loose Ruby Weight: 2.91 Carat Dimension: 9.27 x 7.45 x 4.31 Mm Colour: Vivid Purplish Red Treatment: Natural Origin: Himalayan Mountain (Burma) Certificate: Guild Cert...
Ruby, Other
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 6.50 Carat Sizes: 0.95 To 1.85 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gemstone prized for its ...
Spinel, Other
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 1.70 Carat Dimension : 7.1 x 6 x 5.5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone ...
Tourmaline, Other
Natural Morganite Gemstone: 1.22 Carat Emerald Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 1.22 carats Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 4 mm Clarity: Loupe Clean Origin: Pakistan This elegant **Morganite gemstone** from **Pakistan** is admired for its refined beauty and exc...
Morganite
Blue Apatite Gemstone: Emerald Cut 0.57 CT December Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.57 Carats Dimensions : 5 * 4 * 3 MM Treatment : Natural Cut : Emerald Clarity : Eye Clean Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry Thi...
Apatite
Rare 5.15 Carat Faceted Petroleum Quartz With Moving Bubble
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Petroleum Quartz / Enhydro Quartz Weight: 5.15 Carat Dimension: 10 x 8.8 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan Treatment: Non Speciality: Having a moving water ball P...
Quartz, Other
18.00 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 18.00 Carats Dimensions: 17.8 x 12 x 9.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Octagon Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Swiss Blue Topaz Sto...
Blue Topaz, Other
Natural Topaz Gemstone: Golden Cushion Cut, November Birthstone (1.11 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 1.11 Carats Dimensions : 6*5*4 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : VS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This stunning **Topaz gemstone...
Topaz
33.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Gemstone For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 33.05 Carats Dimension: 21 x 16.7 x 13.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a stunni...
Amethyst, Other
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 3.25 Carat Dimension: 7.8 x 7.5 x 7 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone k...
Tourmaline, Other
32.55 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Hexagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 32.55 Carats Dimension: 20.3 x 17.5 x 13.6 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Hexagon Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a...
Blue Topaz, Other
Bellerophon Certified Intense Blue Sapphire: Faceted Gemstone Cushion 5.049 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 5.049 carat Dimensions: 9.51 * 7.94 * 6.42 MM Clarity : SI Clean Treatment: None Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 Thi...
Blue Sapphire
Natural Aquamarine Beryl Gemstone: 4.15 CT Fancy Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Madagascar Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Crystal Blue Clarity : SI Clean Weight : 4.15 Carats Dimensions : 10 * 9 * 6.1 MM Treatment : Heat Family : Beryl Thi...
Aquamarine
Lustrous Sphene Fancy Cushion Gemstone: Yellow-Green Titanite 6.14 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Multi Color Shape : Cushion Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Africa Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This stunning **Sphene gemstone**, also known as **...
Other
Certified 5.65 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Oval Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Aquamarine Weight: 5.65 Carat Dimension: 14.1 x 10.2 x 6.9 Mm Colour : Blue white Origin: Nigeria Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Shape: Oval Aquamarine is a stunning...
Aquamarine, Other
Lustrous Sphene Titanite Gemstone: Yellow-Green Round Cut Stone 4.00 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Multi Shape : Round Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Africa Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This striking **Sphene gemstone**, also known as **Titanite...
Other
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Cornflour Blue Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 2.65 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 7.1 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Sri-Lanka Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: On Customer Demand Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary b...
Blue Sapphire, Other
GFCO Certified 2.55 Carat Natural Loose Ruby Gemstone From Mozambique, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ruby Weight: 2.55 Carat Dimension: 10.18 x 7.20 x 3.55 Mm Colour: Pinkish Red Origin: Mozambique Treatment: Heat Enhancement (H-2) Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available ...
Ruby, Other
Natural Blue Sapphire: Faceted Oval Cut Gemstone For Jewelry 6.02 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clarity : SI Clean Treatment: Heated Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-1380 This sapphire gemstone is a captivating example of one ...
Blue Sapphire
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Reverse Pair Gemstone From Madagascar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Reverse Pair Weight: 2.15 Carats Dimension : Yellow: 6.1 x 5.4 x 3.7 Mm Yellowish Teal: 6.2 x 5.5 x 3.2 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Octagon Colour: Yellow An...
Sapphire, Other
Unique Natural Cambodian Blue Zircon Gemstone : Cushion Cut 13.93 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
This exquisite **Ocean Blue Zircon** from Cambodia is a captivating gemstone admired for its brilliance, depth of color, and refined elegance. Expertly fashioned in a **fancy cushion...
Zircon
Lustrous Sphene Cushion Gemstone: Yellow-Green Titanite, June Birthstone 4.85 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Yellow/Green Shape : Cushion Clarity : Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Africa Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This beautiful Sphene gemstone, also known as Titanite, i...
Other
Bellerophon Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire: Faceted Gemstone 7.49 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
This sapphire gemstone is a striking example of one of the world’s most revered precious stones, valued for both beauty and durability. Featuring an eye-clean clarity, the gem displa...
Blue Sapphire
GIL Certified 4.47 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 4.47 Carat Dimension: 13.82 x 8.32 x 6.05 Mm Colour: Blue Green Shape: Pear Origin: Mozambique, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: GIL Certificate A...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Tourmaline Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Reverse Pair Tourmaline Weight: 3.75 Carat Dimension: Lagoon Tourmaline :8.2 x 5.7 x 4.6 Mm Seafoam Tourmaline: 8.2 x 5.7 x 4.3 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certifi...
Tourmaline, Other
Natural D Block Tanzanite Loose Gemstone Round Cut For Making Jewelry 14.23 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape :- Round shape Origin :- Tanzania Color :- Blue Clarity : Clean Grade :- D- Block Carat Weight : 14.23 Carat(s) Dimension : 14.000 * 14.000 * 10.000 MM Treatment : Heat Tanzani...
Tanzanite
Blue Green 12.70 Carats Loose Tourmaline For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Facet Tourmaline Weight: 12.70 Carats Dimension: 14.9x11.3x8.6 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Color: Blue Green Treatment:Non 🌈 General Energetic & Healing Benefits ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
17.95 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Weight: 17.95 Carats Dimensions: 18.8 x 11.0 x 9.0 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Benefits Of Wearing Swiss Blue Topaz ...
Blue Topaz, Other
Lustrous Sphene Cushion Gemstone: Yellow-Green Titanite June Birthstone 26.86 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
This exquisite Sphene gemstone, also known as Titanite, showcases a captivating yellow-green color that radiates brilliance and natural charm. Expertly fashioned in a fancy cushion c...
Other
Unique Cambodian Blue Zircon Pair Gemstone : Round Cut 6.98 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 6.98 Carat Size : 7.000 * 7.000 * 6.000 MM Color : Ocean Blue Shape : Round Cut Clarity : SI Clean This Ocean Blue Zircon gemstone is a captivating natural treasure admired...
Zircon
Natural AAA Tanzanite Loose Gemstone: 10.57 Carat Cushion Shape For Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape :- Cushion shape Origin :- Tanzania Color :- Blue Carat Weight : 10.57 Carat(s) Dimension : 14.77 * 11.49 * 8.15 MM Treatment : Heat Tanzanite is the birth stone of December Mo...
Tanzanite
Certified 2.87 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Marquise Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 2.87 Carats Dimension: 13.54 x 6.65 x 5.16 Mm Origin: Shamozai Mine Katlang, Pakistan Shape: Marquise Color; Imperial Golden Treatment: Non Certificat...
Imperial Topaz, Other
GFCO Certified 6.45 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 6.45 Carat Dimension: 13.65 x 8.85 x 7.19 Mm Colour: Neon Blue Shape: Oval Origin: Mozambique, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: GFCO Certificate...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Other
$374Sale Price|30% Off
1.76 Ct Yellow Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring or Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Yellow Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Heated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Premium Cushion Shape Faceted Jewelry Stone, Fine Loose Sapphire for Engagement Ring, Pendant, Cus...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone: 9.50 CT Asscher Cut Aquamarine March Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Pakistan Shape : Asscher Color : Light Blue Clarity : Eye Clean Weight : 9.50 Carats Dimensions : 12.5*12.5*9 mm Treatment : Natural Family : Beryl This g...
Aquamarine
Cambodian Blue Zircon Pair Gemstone : Cushion Cut 10.72 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
This stunning **Zircon gemstone** displays an enchanting **Ocean Blue** color that evokes the depth and tranquility of tropical waters. Expertly fashioned in a **fancy cushion cut**,...
Zircon
GIL Certified 3.31 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 3.31 Carat Dimension: 10.05 x 7.38 x 5.61 Mm Colour: Blue Green Shape: Oval Origin: Mozambique, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: GIL Certificate...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Other
$343Sale Price / set|30% Off
24.55 Ct Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Polished Crystal Slice Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Polished Crystal Slice Parcel, Rare Multicolor Tourmaline Gemstone Slices for Fine Jewelry, Custom Rings, Pendants, Earrings, Designer Jewelry & Col...
Tourmaline, Crystal
Natural AAA Tanzanite Gemstone Fancy Cushion Shape For Making Jewelry 21.46 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Shape :- Cushion shape Origin :- Tanzania Color :- Blue Clarity : Loupe Clean Carat Weight : 21.46 Carat(s) Dimension : 18.2 * 16.5 * 9.63 MM Treatment : Heat Tanzanite is the birth ...
Tanzanite
AIG Certified 4.03 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 4.03 Carat Dimension: 9.52 x 8.90 x 6.63 Mm Colour: Green Blue Shape: Cushion Origin: Mozambique, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificat...
Paraiba, Tourmaline
GFCO Certified 1.39 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Ruby Brilliant Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Burmese Ruby Weight: 1.39 Carat Dimension: 8.22 x 5.93 x 3.21 Mm Colour: Vivid Pink- Red Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: minor Heat ( H-1 ) Certificate: GFCO Certif...
Ruby
$594Sale Price|30% Off
5.60 Carat Deep Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Deep Red Rhodolite Garnet – Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Fine Custom Jewelry. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rhodolite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
AIG Certified 1.23 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Oval Shape Gem From Madagascar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.23 Carats Sizes: 7.06 x 4.99 x 3.93 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Yellowish Blue Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: AIG Certific...
Sapphire, Other
GFCO Certified 3.19 Carat Natural Loose Parti Sapphire From Madagascar Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 3.19 Carats Sizes: 9.19 x 7.69 x 5.04 Mm Origin: Madagascar Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Blue Green Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: GFCO Certificate...
Sapphire
30.55 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Pixel Cut Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 30.55 Carats Dimension: 19.8 x 14.3 x 10.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a...
Blue Topaz, Other
Natural Sphene Titanite Gemstone: 1.55 Carat Round, June Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 1.55 cts Dimensions : 6.8*6.8*4.2 mm Color : Yellow/Green Shape : Round Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Africa Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This att...
Other
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Set Weight: 2.70 Carat Sizes: Pink: 1.39 Carat Green: 0.60 Carat Seafoam: 0.60 Carat Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmali...
Tourmaline, Other
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.25 Carat Dimension: 6.3 x 6.3 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
AIG Certified 6.99 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 6.99 Carat Dimension: 13.18 x 10.11 x 7.49 Mm Colour: Blue Green Origin: Mozambique, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Availabl...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
Natural Cobalt Blue Spinel Gemstone, Top Grade Spinel From Tanzania 3.14 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Cobalt Blue Clarity : SI Treatment :Natural Origin : Tanzania Hardness : 7.5-8 Family : Oxide This stunning **Cobalt Blue Spinel gemstone** is a rare and captivating treasu...
Spinel
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Gemstone: 6.36 CTs Faceted Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 6.36 carat Dimensions: 9.8 * 9 * 7 MM Clarity : Clean Origin : Sri Lanka Treatment: Heat Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-13...
Blue Sapphire
$84,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gubulin 86.90 Excellent Zambia (Kafubu) 7.07 ct Vivid Green Emerald
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"Gubulin 86.90 Excellent Zambia (Kafubu) 7.07 ct Vivid Green Emerald" 7.07 ct Zambia 86.90 points excellent Emerald Shape: Octagon Measurements: 10.88 x 10.56 x 8.21 mm Treatment: M...
Emerald
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.
