7.20 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Pear Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 7.20 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 12.9 x 8.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Pear Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant ...
Peridot
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.10 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Cushion Shape Gem For Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 5.10 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 8.8 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibran...
Peridot
$240Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Round Shape Gem For Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 7.8 x 7.8 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Round Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant a...
Peridot
$304Sale Price|20% Off
3.85 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 3.85 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 7.8 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant ...
Peridot
$240Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Perfect Square Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 4.20 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 8.8 x 6.7 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant ...
Peridot
10.20 Carats Octagon Shape Peridot Gem Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 10.20 Carats Dimension: 12.7x12.6x8.4 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Octagon Color: Green Treatment: Non Pakistan peridot is a stunning variety of the green gems...
Peridot
$149Sale Price|40% Off
Natural Green Peridot with Dense Ludwigite Needle Inclusions 6.66 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Peridot Gemstone with Heavy Ludwigite Inclusions Emerald Cut Loose Peridot Stone for Ring Pendant Statement and Custom Jewelry Making
Peridot
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Shape 2.65 Carat Natural Apple Green Peridot Ring Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.65 Carat Dimension: 8.9 x 6.2 x 5.3 Cm Origin: Supat Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan Color: Apple Green Shape : Emerald Treatment: Non Certificate:...
Peridot
Loose Cushion Peridot 52.69ct
Located in Genève, CH
A beautiful peridot of a rare size of 52.69ct. This stone can be made into a stunning piece of jewellery by our artisans in Geneva.
Peridot
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Natural Faceted Green Peridot Ring Gemstone 6.05 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 6.05 Cts Dimension: 11x9.8x7.6 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Peridot, often referred to as the "gem of t...
Peridot
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Perfect Square 7.00 Carats Apple Green Peridot Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 7.00 Carats Dimension: 10.6 x 10.6 x 7.4 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Square Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibran...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstones, Emerald Cut Peridot Loose Gemstone 3.22 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 3.22 carat Dimensions : 9.000 * 7.000 * 5.500 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Green Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Fami...
Peridot
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Rutile Peridot Gemstones, Asscher Cut Peridot Loose Gemstone 9.75 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
This exquisite Peridot gemstone is a striking example of natural beauty and refined craftsmanship. Cut in a classic Asscher shape, it showcases crisp step facets that enhance its bri...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstones, Top Color Emerald Cut Peridot Loose Gemstone 1.29 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 1.29 carat Dimensions : 7.000 * 5.000 * 3.200 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Green Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad F...
Peridot
Olive Green Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Natural Gemstone for Fine Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: Cushion Cut Peridot Loose Gemstone – vibrant olive green brilliance, precision faceted natural peridot with lively sparkle.
Peridot
$338Sale Price|24% Off
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Rutile Peridot Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rutile Peridot Weight: 2.65 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 6.8 x 5 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Light Green Treatment: Non Pakistan peridot is a stunning variety of t...
Peridot
$840Sale Price|20% Off
12.70 Carats Natural Loose Green Peridot For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Peridot Weight: 12.70 Carats Dimension: 15.2x12.7x8.7 Mm Origin: Suppat Valley Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Peridot, with its...
Peridot
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
10.60 Carat Natural Loose Rutile Inclusion Green Peridot Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.60 carat Dimensions 12.0x12.0x9.80mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher Precision This impressive 10.60 carat natural Green Peridot featur...
Peridot
$280Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Stone Set Pakistani Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.70 carat Piece 3 Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix Cut This 4.70 carat Peridot set from Pakistan features a beautifully matched selection of...
Peridot
$279Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot 6.65 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel — Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystals, Ring, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, Custom Fine Jew...
Peridot
Natural Rutile Peridot Gemstone 2.19 Carat Green Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring fresh green brilliance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural Peridot gemstone weighing 2.19 carats. Known for its vibrant olive-green glow and sparkling clarity...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone 1.75 Carat Green Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring fresh green brilliance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural Peridot gemstone weighing 1.75 carats. Known for its vibrant olive-green glow and sparkling clarity...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone 2.32 Carat – Olive Green Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring fresh green brilliance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural Peridot gemstone weighing 2.32 carats. Known for its vibrant olive-green glow and sparkling clarity...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone 1.95 Carat – Olive Green Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring fresh green brilliance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural Peridot gemstone weighing 1.95 carats. Known for its vibrant olive-green glow and sparkling clarity...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone 1.36 Carat – Olive Green Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring fresh green brilliance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural Peridot gemstone weighing 1.36 carats. Known for its vibrant olive-green glow and sparkling clarity...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone 2.50 Carat – Olive Green Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring fresh green brilliance to your jewelry collection with this stunning natural Peridot gemstone weighing 2.50 carats. Known for its vibrant olive-green glow and sparkling clarity...
Peridot
3.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.65 carat Dimensions 9.6x7.1x6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot showcases a vibrant ...
Peridot
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.95 carat Dimensions 8.8x7.2x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 2.95 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot features a bright, ...
Peridot
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Trilliant Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 8.2x8.2x5.2 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Trilliant This 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot features a bright...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 4.24 carat Cushion Cut Loose Stone, August Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 4.24 carat Dimensions : 11*7.5*5 mm Shape : Cushion Color : Green Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsterit...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 0.97 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Stone, August Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.97 carat Dimensions : 6*6*3 mm Shape : Asscher Cut Color : Green Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsterite...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 6.50 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Stone, August Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 6.50 carat Dimensions : 12.5*7.5*6 mm Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Green Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : For...
Peridot
Natural Peridot Gemstone: 5.38 carat Cushion Cut Loose Stone, August Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 5.38 carat Dimensions : 10*9*7 mm Shape : Cushion Color : Green Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Natural Hardness : 6.5-7 Origin : Mansehra, Abbottabad Family : Forsterite ...
Peridot
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot For Ring Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 11x4.8x3.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot is a vibrant ...
Peridot
$277Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut 7.83 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Emerald Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant,...
Peridot
$277Sale Price / set|30% Off
Lime Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut 5.70 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Lime Green Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Faceted Emerald Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace, ...
Peridot
$313Sale Price / set|30% Off
Lime Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 5.31 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Lime Green Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Cushion Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant, ...
Peridot
$483Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vibrant Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 13.05 Carat Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Light Green Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Faceted Cushion Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace,...
Peridot
3.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Stone Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 3.45 ct Dim: 16x5.7x4.1 mm Clarity: Si Shape: Emerald Cut: Scissor Origin: Supat Mine pakistan This 3.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot is an elegant gemstone showca...
Peridot
$258Sale Price / set|30% Off
Lime Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut 6.18 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Lime Green Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Emerald Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant, ...
Peridot
$185Sale Price|30% Off
Light Green Natural Peridot 3.30 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Light Green Peridot Round Brilliant Cut Loose Gemstone Featuring Rare Needle Like Black Inclusions for Custom Fine Jewelry Design Authentic Earth Mined Green Crystals Precisi...
Peridot
$438Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Round Cut 12.25 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Round Brilliant Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Round Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pe...
Peridot
$347Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 9.87 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Cushion Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant,...
Peridot
$560Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.70 carat Dimensions 9.8x9.4x6.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This exceptional 4.70 carat natural peridot features a vibrant appl...
Peridot
$892Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 37.87 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel– Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Cushion Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendants,...
Peridot
$321Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut 6.26 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Faceted Emerald Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant, Necklace,...
Peridot
$200Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 5.14 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Cushion Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant,...
Peridot
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.75 carat Dimensions 10.2x8.5x5.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 3.75 carat natural Apple Green Peridot is a vibrant and beauti...
Peridot
$331Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut 6.50 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Emerald Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant,...
Peridot
$942Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Pair Cushion Cut 8.39Carat Loose Gemstones, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Faceted Cushion Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendant, Nec...
Peridot
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Asscher Shape Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.30 carat Dimensions 9.0x9.0x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 3.30-carat natural peridot showcases a fresh and vibrant apple-...
Peridot
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Asscher Shape Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.75 carats Dimensions 8.1x7.5x5.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 2.75-carat natural apple green peridot features a bright, refre...
Peridot
Natural Green Ludwigite Peridot Square Cushion Cut 20.27 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Ludwigite Peridot Square Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Rare Collector’s Investment Grade Crystal with Unique Black Needle Inclusions Highly Prized.
Peridot
$344Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vibrant Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut 10.53 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vibrant Green Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Earth-Mined Green Peridot, Brilliant Faceted Emerald Shape, Top Quality August Birthstone Crystal, Earrings, Pendan...
Peridot
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.40 carat Dimensions 9.3x7.1x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This vibrant 3.40-carat natural peridot showcases a refreshing...
Peridot
4.65 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Emerald Shape Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.65 carat Dimensions 10.5x8.0x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 4.65 carat natural apple-green peridot showcases the vibrant, ...
Peridot
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.85 carat Dimensions 7.6x7.2x6.2mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 2.85-carat natural apple-green peridot showcases a bright,...
Peridot
Vividly colored. Relatively inexpensive. The striking green gemstone that is the star of the show in your vintage and antique peridot jewelry and watches is timeless and loved all over the world.
Suffering from nightmares? Try placing a peridot next to your pillow. In ancient Egypt, where the semiprecious stone was first discovered (and where it was referred to as the “gem of the sun”), it was believed to have magical powers, including the ability to protect people from evil spirits, including the ones responsible for bad dreams. Luckily for those wanting to test their efficacy against nighttime terrors, peridots are relatively inexpensive. Luckier still for August babies, whose birthstone it is, the vibrant green jewel in vintage peridot earrings, peridot rings and more goes beautifully with a summer wardrobe.
Peridot was mined in ancient times, perhaps as early as 1500 BC, on Topazos Island, today known as Zabargad or St. John’s Island, in the Red Sea. According to gemologist Edward Gübelin, “the occurrence of peridot on Zabargad is intimately related to the regional geology and the tectonic processes that on a larger scale were responsible for the formation of the Red Sea itself.”
Those ancient deposits have been exhausted. Today the largest and finest peridots come from Pakistan and Myanmar, while the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona is the source of most of the stones used in mass-produced jewelry. Peridots are also found in Vietnam, Tanzania and China.
Zabargad is the source of the most famous large peridots, several of which are prized parts of public collections. The Natural History Museum in London owns a 146-carat step-cut stone, but it is the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, that boasts the largest cut peridot, weighing 310 carats. Then there’s the Chicago Field Museum’s pear-shaped Green Goddess, weighing 154-carat and etched with the figure of a woman. It was acquired at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and In 2008, the renowned Chicago jeweler Lester Lampert designed an 18-karat yellow-gold setting for the stone, surrounding it with 3.24 carats of yellow diamonds.
Find vintage and antique peridot brooches, necklaces and other accessories 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.