Dazzling 2.26ct Ideal Cut Pear-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.26ct Ideal Cut Pear-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified Experience the grace of a 2.26-carat pear-shaped diamond, where elegance meets dazzling beauty. This exquisite piece is...
Diamond
Stunning 1.51ct Ideal Cut Pear-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.51ct Ideal Cut Pear-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified This dazzling pear-shaped diamond, weighing 1.51-carat, offers a stunning combination of elegance and brilliance. Its ...
Diamond
$92,300Sale Price|57% Off
Alexander GIA Certified 5.16 Carat J VS2 Pear Cut Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose emerald cut diamonds, GIA certified. Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made into a ring of your liking.
Diamond
GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond, 1.44ct, G Color, VS1 Clarity
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
GIA graded pear shape diamond, 1.44 carats, G color, Vs1 clarity, good cut. GIA report number is 22355443620. Comes with a full GIA grading report.
Diamond
1.27 Carat GIA Certified I1, Color I, Pear Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Diamond Grading Report For Natural Diamond Grading Results Shape- Pear Brilliant Measurements- 8.49 x 5.97 x 4.04 mm Carat Weight- 1.27 carat Color Grade- I Clarity Grade- I1 PROPORT...
Diamond
Majestic Pear cut diamond clarity:Vs1 Color:H 1.20ct
Located in Berlin, BE
Natural Diamond Report Gem Type: Diamond Shape: Pear Cut Clarity: VS1 Color: H Cut: Good Carat:1.20ct Girdle: Polished Culet: Pointed Fluorescence: None Symmetry: Very Good Proporti...
Diamond
Bangle – 18K White Gold with Round and Pear-Shaped Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A sophisticated daily wear bangle in 18K white gold, embellished with dazzling round and pear-shaped diamonds for timeless everyday elegance. Details: Net Weight 13.13g Diamond Weig...
Diamond
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA certified Exquisite 1.01ct Pear-Cut Natural Diamond SI2 M
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting beauty of this pear-shaped diamond, meticulously crafted with a multitude of facets that catch and reflect light, creating a stunning sparkle. The diamond fea...
Diamond
Natural GIA Cert 0.06ct Fancy Intense Pinkish Purple Pear Mod Brilliant Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Offered for resale is a GIA-certified natural colored diamond with a captivating Fancy Intense Pinkish Purple color grade in a Pear Modified Brilliant shape. This stone is documented...
Diamond
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antuiqe Pear Shape cut pink diamond, Extremely rare and Unique!
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
No description provi1.73ct Fancy Orangy Pink Antique Pear Shape Diamond – VVS2 Clarity – A Rare Romance in Color Unveil a captivating blend of history, rarity, and romance with this...
Pink Diamond
Brilliant 1.51ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pear-Shaped Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Brilliant 1.51ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pear-Shaped Diamond An extraordinary diamond for your dream jewelry creation. This breathtaking 1.51ct pear-shaped diamond is boast a do...
Diamond
0.50ct GIA Fancy Dark Gray-Yellowish Green Pear Diamond SI1 (Natural) 2235868061
Located in New York, NY
Offered for resale is a GIA-certified natural colored diamond with rare, collector-forward character and strong documentation. This 0.50 carat Pear Modified Brilliant measures 6.48 x...
Diamond
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
2.01 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond – D Color, SI2 Clarity – GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A striking balance of elegance and brilliance, this 2.01-carat Pear Brilliant Diamond is a timeless expression of refined luxury. Certified by the GIA, this exceptional diamond featu...
Diamond
Radiant 1.42ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pair of Pear-Shaped Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 1.42ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Pair of Pear-Shaped Diamonds - GIA Certified This exquisite pair of pear-shaped diamonds, with a combined carat weight of 1.42-carat, radia...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.01ct Pear Shape Fancy White Diamond by Colour Diam
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2201520168 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.01 carat Measurements: 08.36 x 04.99 x 03.33 mm Color Grade: - FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our pear sh...
Diamond
Natural Pear Brilliant Diamond in 0.52 Carat D VS2, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural pear brilliant diamond in a 0.52 carat D VS2 graded by GIA Laboratory with beautiful cut and shine. This diamond comes with GIA Certificate and laser inscription number. GIA...
Diamond
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.69 Carat Pear Modified Brilliant Chameleon I1 Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC57369 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 2.69ct Clarity: I1 Color: Fancy Dark Brownish Greenish Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 13.7...
Diamond
2 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brown-Pink VS2 Pear Shape Diamond
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
2.22 Carat Fancy Deep Brown-Pink Pear Shape Diamond VS2 Clarity Very Good, Good Cutting No Fluorescence No fluorescence GIA Certified Diamond At Rare Colors, you can experience th...
Pink Diamond, Diamond
$3,184Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.03ct M I1 Pear Shape Diamond, Excellent Cut, 2019
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56384 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED STEP CUT Diamond Weight: 1.03 CT Color: M Clarity: I1 Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.74 X 5.83 X 3.15 mm Symmetry: Very Po...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond
$85,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills HRD Certified 8.99 Carat M SI2 Pear Cut Diamond
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning loose emerald cut diamonds, GIA certified. Sold as loose diamond but can easily be made into a ring of your liking.
Diamond
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.36 carat Pear Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 1.36 Carat Color: Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Measurements: 9.58 x 6.01 x 3.49 mm Symmetry: Good Polish: Very Good Fluorescence...
Diamond
GIA 3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Brilliant Cut D Color I1 Clarity Deal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This loose diamond is a GIA certified natural pear modified brilliant cut diamond, offering exceptional color, strong size, and an elegant elongated silhouette.
Diamond
GIA Certified 3 Carats H Color VS2 Clarity Pear Shape Solitaire Diamond XX-N
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional GIA Certified 3.00 carat Pear Shape diamond is graded H color and VS2 clarity, offering remarkable brilliance and elegant proportions. The pear shape combines the br...
Diamond
GIA CLEARANCE, 0.15 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Orange Brown Pear Shape Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA natural fancy deep orange brown pear shape diamond weighing 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Brown Diamond
1 pc Natural Diamond - 1.53 ct - Pear - D (colourless) - VS1- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural and beautiful pear diamond in a 1.53 carat with D VS1 grading by IGI Laboratory with gorgeous make This diamond comes with an IGI Certificate sealed in a security Blister an...
Diamond
$6,399Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Pear Shape Fancy deep Brownish Yellow Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 1.09 Carat Color: Fancy Depp Brownish Yellow Measurements: 7.80 x 5.58 x 3.40 mm Symmetry: Good Polish: Excellent Fluorescence: Fa...
Diamond
Sparkling 1 pc Natural Diamond with 0.90 ct Pear G VS2 GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1 Sparkling natural cut Pear diamond in a 0.9 carat G VS2 Good cut. This diamond comes with GIA Certificate and laser inscription number. SKU: DSPV-174161 GIA 7458291703
Diamond
Dazzling 1pc Natural Diamond w/ 1.23 Ct Pear Brilliant D IF GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
One dazzling pear brilliant cut natural diamond in a 1.23 carat D IF with excellent polish and symmetry. This diamond comes with GIA Certificate and laser inscription number. SKU/GI...
Diamond
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Gia Certified 1.46 Carat Pear Brilliant I I2 Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NY56228 Stone Shape: PEAR BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.46ct Clarity: I2 Color: I Cut: Excellent Measurements: 9.69 x 6.42 x 3.98 mm Depth %: 62.1% Table %: 61%...
Diamond, White Diamond
$3,312Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Pear Brilliant Fancy Brownish Yellow Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56419 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Color: Fancy Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.28 x 5.26 x 3.30 mm Symmetry: Excelle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$3,312Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Pear Brilliant Fancy Yellow SI2 Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56418 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Clarity: SI2 Color: Fancy yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 7.77 x 5.26 x 3.33 mm Symme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.11ct Fancy Orangy pink Pear Shape Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58603 Stone Shape: Heart Diamond Weight: 0.11ctw Fancy Color: Light purplish pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 2.72 x 3.07 x 1.93 mm Symmetry: Exc...
Pink Diamond
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Purplish Pink Natural 0.16ct Pear Modified Brilliant Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58605 Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 0.16ctw Fancy Color: Fancy Purplish Pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 3.92 x 3.10 x 1.84 mm Symmetry: Good...
Pink Diamond
$6,052Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.43 Carat Pear Fancy Intense Yellow Si2 Clarity Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NY56549 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.43ct Color: Fancy Intense Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.76 x 5.84 x 3.91 mm Symmetry: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified L, Faint Brown Si2 Clarity Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56382 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Color: L, Faint Brown Clarity: SI2 Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.92 x 6.01 x 2.24 mm Sym...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified L Color Vs2 Clarity Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56925 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.02ct Clarity: VS2 Color: L Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.32 x 6.24 x 2.40 mm Depth %: 38.5% Ta...
White Diamond
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified X Color Si1 Clarity Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC55425 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Clarity: SI1 Color: W to X Range Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.56 x 5.52 x 2.71 mm Depth ...
White Diamond
$3,700Sale Price|20% Off
2.01 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56773 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 2.01ct Clarity: I1 Color: Fancy Grayish Greenish Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 9.89 x 7.97 ...
Diamond
$3,532Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified Fancy Gray-Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NY55472 Stone Shape: PEAR BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.20ct Clarity: SI2 Color: Fancy Gray-Yellowish Green Cut: Excellent Measurements: 9.25 x 5.95 x 3.61 mm ...
Diamond
$9,616Sale Price|20% Off
2.01 Carat Pear Brilliant GIA Certified Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow I1
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NY56548 Stone Shape: PEAR BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 2.01ct Clarity: I1 Color: Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 11.40 x 6.83 x ...
Diamond
$2,440Sale Price|20% Off
1.01 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown Si2 Clarity D
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56170 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.01ct Clarity: S12 Color: Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.64 x 5.20 x ...
White Diamond
1.17ct Natural Earth Pear Colombian Emerald Gemstone Green Color Gem Quality GIA
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $7,500 Item Stock Number - EC8465390809 Certificate Number - GIA 5231420849 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 1.17ct Measurements - 9.06 x 6.83 x 3.58 C...
Emerald
GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Faint pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number:7541676130 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.70 carat Measurements: 7.60 x 4.91 x 3.14 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our 0.70 ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.50Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow Vs2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7553010094 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.50 carat Measurements: 9.63 X 5.56 X 3.87 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow FEATUR...
Diamond
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.10ct Fancy intense purplish pink pear shape Natural Dimond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC58601 Stone Shape: Pear Diamond Weight: 0.10ctw Fancy Color: Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Cut: Modified Brilliant Measurements: 3.85 x 2.65 x 1.58 mm Symmet...
Pink Diamond
GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Vs1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number:1549802421 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.64 carat Measurements: 9.32 x 5.83 x 3.95 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow FEATURES ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.77 Carat Light Pink Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6222195957 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.77 carat Measurements: 7.29 x 5.10 x 3.27 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This L...
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.01 Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1142828248 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.01 carat Measurements: 9.13 x 5.36 x 3.20 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Yellow FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND:...
Diamond
X GIA cetified Natural Yellow Diamond
Located in Stockholm, SE
Natural GIA Yellow Diamonds: Appreciation & Collecting Natural fancy yellow diamonds have demonstrated remarkable price stability, though recent data shows short-term softness. ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Pear Brilliant Gia Certified Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Si2
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56775 Stone Shape: PEAR MODIFIED BRILLIANT Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Clarity: SI2 Color: Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Cut: Excellent Measurements: 8.25 ...
Yellow Diamond
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy White Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2205520187 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Measurements: 7.75 x 4.72 x 3.25 mm Color Grade: Fancy White FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our fa...
White Diamond
GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Faint Brownish Orangy Pink Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6185862942 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.33 carat Measurements: 5.36 x 3.70 x 2.32 mm Color Grade: Faint Brownish Orangy Pink FEATURES OF THE ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond
GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 7472506453 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.71 carat Measurements: 7.54 x 4.52 x 2.83 mm Color Grade: Fancy Yellow This 0.71 carat diamond is a r...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.55 Carat Faint Blue VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1395326899 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.55 carat Measurements: 6.91 x 4.25 x 2.53 mm Color Grade: Faint Blue FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our fa...
Diamond, Black Diamond
GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Light Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6422421678 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 4.31 x 6.07 x 2.69 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This L...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 3465404725 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.30 carat Measurements: 4.98 x 3.50 x 2.32 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 2231077685 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.51 carat Measurements: 6.48 x 4.10 x 2.62 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: Our Fai...
Diamond, Pink Diamond
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.