7.18 Carat Natural Rubellite Tourmaline, Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
About Rubellite Rubellite is a prized variety of tourmaline, known for its vibrant pink to red tones and its ability to retain colour beautifully under different lighting conditions....
Rubelite, Tourmaline
12.9 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone Pear 25.7x11.3mm Loose Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
NNJ Designs presents a 12.94 carat pear shaped Rubellite Tourmaline loose gemstone! This Rubellite Tourmaline gemstone would be perfect for the jewelry setting of your choice and can...
Rubelite
Natural Tourmaline rubellite loose gemstone 2.11 ct., VIVID Pink , Certificate!
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Tourmaline Rubellite Loose gemstone 2.11 ct., Origin Afghanistan GFCO laboratory certified Gemstone Color: VIVID Pink Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Rubellite Gemstone size: 8.00...
Tourmaline
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline rubellite loose gemstone 3.19 ct., VIVID Pink , Certificate !
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Tourmaline Rubellite Loose gemstone 3.19 ct., Origin Afghanistan GFCO laboratory certified Gemstone Color: VIVID Pink Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Rubellite Gemstone size: 8.43...
Tourmaline
7.4 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone Pear Shape 19.5x10mm Loose Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
NNJ Designs presents a 7.37 carat pear shaped Rubellite Tourmaline loose gemstone! This Rubellite Tourmaline gemstone would be perfect for the jewelry setting of your choice and can ...
Rubelite
6.9 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone Pear Shape 14x11.3mm Loose Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
NNJ Designs presents a 6.93 carat pear shaped Rubellite Tourmaline loose gemstone! This Rubellite Tourmaline gemstone would be perfect for the jewelry setting for your choice and can...
Rubelite
$865Sale Price / set|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 3.20Ct Cushion-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Rare Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$174Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline 2.86 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Fine Jewelry Making High Clarity Natural Tourmaline– Collector & Investment Grade Gemstone
Tourmaline
$334Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline 5.98 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Fine Jewelry Making High Clarity Natural Tourmaline– Collector & Investment Grade Gemstone
Tourmaline
$516Sale Price|30% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline 2.50 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Vibrant Pink Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Rube...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.40 carat Dimensions 10.9x7.7x3.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Pear This 2.40 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubellite Tourmaline showcas...
Tourmaline
$673Sale Price / set|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline 9.10 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Earrings, Rings, Fine Jewelry Making High Clarity Natural Tourmaline Duo – Collector & Investment Grade ...
Tourmaline
$1,187Sale Price|30% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut 3.24 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Pinkish Red Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth-Mined Pinkish Red Rubellite for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Birthstone, ...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$314Sale Price / set|30% Off
5.26 Carat Natural Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion-Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel, Cushion Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Stones for Fine Custom Jewelry, Statement Ring, Pendant or Designer Setting
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$472Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut 3.43 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline with Reddish Hues for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Bi...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$612Sale Price|30% Off
4.15 Carat Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Reddish Pink Faceted Rubellite, Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Engagement Ring, Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelr...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$654Sale Price|30% Off
5.60 Carat Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Reddish Pink Faceted Rubellite, Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Engagement Ring, Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelr...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Afghanistan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 9.5x7.5x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval This 2.00 carat natural rubellite tourmaline showcases a vivid, richly satu...
Tourmaline
$606Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut 4.31 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Birthstone, Investme...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$828Sale Price / set|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Trillion Cut 7.79 Ct Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Trillion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Birthsto...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$817Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut 2.55 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Square Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline with Red Hues for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, Octo...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$1,866Sale Price / set|30% Off
9.16 Carats Hot Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline, Cushion-Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Hot Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones, Cushion-Cut, High-Quality Rare Color Gems for Custom Fine Cocktail Ring, Designer Jewelry, Pendant, Statement Ring, Fine H...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$816Sale Price|66% Off
4.75 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.75 carat Dimensions 9.6x8.0x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 4.75 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline is a truly stri...
Tourmaline
$1,467Sale Price|30% Off
7.20 Carat Hot Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline, Cushion-Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Hot Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Cushion-Cut, High-Quality Rare Color Gem for Custom Fine Cocktail Ring, Designer Jewelry, Pendant, Statement Ring, Fine Han...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Vivid Red Teardrop Fine Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Weight 3.20 carats Measurements: 11.4 x 7.4 x 5.4 mm Shape: Pear / Teardrop Cut: Brilliant Faceted Color: Vivid R...
Tourmaline
$207Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vibrant Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 4.22 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones – Great Tourmaline for Fine Jewelry, Rings & Custom Settings!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$478Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 6.24Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone Parcel – Best Quality Tourmaline for Fine Jewelry, Rings & Custom Settings!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Natural Red Rubellite Tourmaline Teardrop Loose Stone, Jewelry Making 1.05 Ct
Located in Kowloon, HK
Unlock your creativity with this exquisite natural rubellite, a stunning purplish-red gemstone perfect for custom jewelry. Ideal for crafting a beautiful ring, pendant, or any unique...
Tourmaline
$690Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 2.75Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 2.75 ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$5,224Sale Price|20% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 8.45Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.45 ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 9.40Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 9.40 ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$5,343Sale Price|20% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 6.70Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 6.70 ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$9,789Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 13.2Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 13.20...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$1,075Sale Price / set|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 4.45 Ct Cushion-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Rare Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$1,945Sale Price|35% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 6.65Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$764Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Hue Vibrant Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 6.90Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Hue Vibrant Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$310Sale Price|55% Off
Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 4.35 Ct Checkerboard Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink Peachy Hue Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting-Rectangular Checkerboard Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
30.95 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 30.95 carat Dimensions 19.7x16.6x13.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This extraordinary 30.95-carat Rubellite Tourmaline is a gemstone o...
Tourmaline
$527Sale Price|20% Off
Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 7.35 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting- Oval Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$443Sale Price / set|39% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 6.10 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Tourmaline
$515Sale Price|29% Off
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 4.25Ct Cushion Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$531Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair 3.10Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings, or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$3,146Sale Price / set|35% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot 18.60Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$2,535Sale Price / set|20% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 13.80 Ct Cushion-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Rare Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$2,880Sale Price|25% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 12.80Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pinkish Red Natural Rubella Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$765Sale Price|40% Off
Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 6.95 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Rich Color Loose Included Rubellite Tourmaline 5.50 Carat Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Rubellite Tourmaline Weight : 5.50 Carats Dimensions : 12.3x8.9x6.6 Mm Origin : Africa Clarity : Inclusion/ Included Shape: Cushion Color: Pink Red Certificate: O...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$823Sale Price / set|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut 8 Carat Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Birthstone, ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$626Sale Price / set|30% Off
Peachy Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut 5.27 Carat Loose Gemstone Set
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Peachy Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Set – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Birthstone, Inve...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$581Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Pink Rubellite Tourmaline, Oval Cut 3.08 Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone – Faceted Earth-Mined Pink Tourmaline for Engagement Ring, Statement Ring, Pendant, Custom Fine Jewelry, October Births...
Tourmaline, Rubelite
$396Sale Price|30% Off
2.12 Ct Deep Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline, Oval-Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Deep Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval-Cut, High-Quality Lustrous Rare Color Gem for Custom Fine Ring, Designer Jewelry, Pendant, Statement Ring, Fi...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
6.80 Carat Natural Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.80 carat Dimensions 10.9x10.7x8.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 6.80 carat natural AAA-quality rubellite tourmaline displays an ...
Tourmaline
A Natural Pink Rubellite of 6.02 Carats, Elongated Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Rubellite is a natural pink variety of tourmaline, valued for its rich colour that stays vibrant across different lighting. The pink tone adds warmth and presence, looking especially...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$556Sale Price|30% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 2.40 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Pinkish Red Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone Cushion Cut from Kunar, Afghanistan with excellent luster
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$392Sale Price|30% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 3 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rubellite Tourmaline ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.00 ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$907Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Purplish Red Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 3.45 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Purplish Red Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$3,727Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot 39.60 Ct for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Kunar Afghanistan!!
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of 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.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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.