$296Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.25 carat Dimensions 6.2x5.7x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 1.25 carat Natural Purplish Spinel from Burma features a captivatin...
Spinel
Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone 3.09 Ct. Certificate, cushion cut. Origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone from Tanzania Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: greyish-Violet Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.07x7.13x5.26 mm Gemstone Shape: Cushion C...
Spinel
Certified Natural 2.56Ct Cobalt Spinel loose gemstone, Cushion cut, Origin Burma
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified AIG Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 8.45x7.14x4,80mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: Loupe clean Gem...
Spinel
Natural Blue Spinel loose gemstone 2.55 ct. Oval, Origin Tanzania, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural greyish-Blue Spinel loose gemstone! GFCO Laboratory certified Gemstone Color: greyish-Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.00x6.84x5.53 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarit...
Spinel
Certified Mahenge spinel 3.08 ct. Natural loose gemstone, Oval , Origin Tanzaa
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Mahenge Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID VIOLET Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.56x8.38x5.38 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grad...
Spinel
Certified spinel 3.19 ct. Natural loose gemstone, Oval cut, Origin Burma
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Violet-Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.17x8.03x5.90mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: SI Gems...
Spinel
Natural Violet Spinel loose gemstone 2.17 ct., High quality, Origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Violet Spinel loose gemstone 2.17 ct., High quality, cushio cut, Origin Tanzania.
Spinel
$640Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.16 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 2.16 Carat Dimension: 7.84 x 6.06 x 4.70 Mm Colour : Bluish Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Sp...
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.20 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 5.2 x 4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Purplish Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating ge...
Spinel, Other
$800Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.50 Carat Dimension: 7 x 6 x 3.7 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a captivat...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.71 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.71 Carat Dimension: 7.35 x 6.30 x 4.69 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Light Purple Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.50 Carat Dimension: 7.2 x 6.2 x 4.1 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Light Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating g...
Spinel, Other
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.44 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.44 Carat Dimension: 6.89 x 6.57 x 3.79 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a ...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.70 Carat Dimension: 8.4 x 6.6 x 3.4 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is ...
Spinel, Other
$520Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Greyish Purple Spinel Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Greyish Purple Spinel Weight : 1.95 Carat Dimension : 8.5 x 6.6 x 3.7 Mm Colour : Greyish Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Emerald Certificate: On Demand Spi...
Spinel
$376Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.40 Carat Dimension: 7.5 x 6 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Tanzania Colour: Purplish Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gem...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.65 Carat Dimension: 7.80 x 6.42 x 3.97 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
AGA Certified 1.79 Carat Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.79 Carat Dimension: 7.77 x 7.12 x 3.72 Mm Colour: Brownish Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: AGA Certificate Availabl...
Spinel, Other
$800Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.15 Carat Dimension: 6.2 x 5.7 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a capti...
Spinel, Other
$720Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Reverse Pair Spinel Weight : 2.50 Carat Dimension: 7.3 x 5.1 x 3.5 Mm 7.6 x 5.1 x 2.9 Mm Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a capt...
Spinel, Other
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Purple Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Lavender Purple Spinel Weight : 1.45 Carat Dimension : 8.3 x 5.3 x 3.7 Mm Colour : Lavender Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand S...
Spinel
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.28 Carat Dimension: 6.36 x 6.21 x 4.17 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a ca...
Spinel, Other
$960Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.05 Carat Dimension: 7 x 6.5 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a capt...
Spinel, Other
$960Sale Price|20% Off
AGA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.03 Carat Dimension: 8.40 x 6.71 x 4.77 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: AGA Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.57 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.57 Carat Dimension: 7.38 x 6.60 x 3.95 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a c...
Spinel, Other
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Loose Silky Purple Spinel 1.90 Carats Pear Shape Natural Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Spinel Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 8.7 x 6.6 x 4.8 Mm Shape: Pear Colour: Silky Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: On Demand .
Spinel, Other
$944Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 8.34 x 7.04 x 4.04 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Sp...
Spinel, Other
$924Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.73 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.73 Carat Dimension: 7.02 x 6.96 x 4.32 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$624Sale Price|20% Off
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Cushion Shape Tanzania’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Spinel Weight : 2.30 Carat Dimension : 8.8 x 7.2 x 4.4 Mm Colour : Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating ...
Spinel
$920Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.63 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.63 Carat Dimension: 7.11 x 5.97 x 5.02 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Availabl...
Spinel, Other
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.82 Carat Dimension: 6.82 x 6.57 x 5.12 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 2.92 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 2.92 Carat Dimension: 8.25 x 7.56 x 5.46 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Shape: Cushion Spinels is...
Spinel, Other
$900Sale Price|25% Off
GFCO Certified 1.78 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.78 Carat Dimension: 7.81 x 7.14 x 4.27 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$660Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 1.12 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.12 Carat Dimension: 6.03 x 5.68 x 3.95 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Spinels is a capt...
Spinel, Other
$595Sale Price|30% Off
Certified 1.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.05 Carat Dimension: 5.83 x 5.82 x 3.53 Mm Colour: Blue Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Spinels is a captiv...
Spinel, Other
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.90 Carat Dimension: 7.8 x 6.6 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Spinels is a capti...
Spinel, Other
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 1.60 Carat Dimension: 8.00 x 5.8 x 4.00 Mm Colour: Lavender Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Spinels ...
Spinel, Other
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.29 Carat Dimension: 7.28 x 5.51 x 3.70 Mm Colour: Orangy Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel ...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.44 Carats Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.44 Carat Dimension: 7.32 x 6.16 x 4.08 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spinel is a captivat...
Spinel, Other
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 2.10 Carat Dimension: 7.76 x 7.47 x 4.31 Mm Colour: Lavender Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating...
Spinel, Other
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.29 Carat Dimension: 5.48 x 5.43 x 3.79 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a captivating gems...
Spinel, Other
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Oval Shape Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.80 Carat Dimension: 8.9 x 6.6 x 4 Mm Colour: Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a captivating gemstone pr...
Spinel, Other
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Pink Spinel Weight : 1.85 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 6.2 x 4.2 Mm Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Colour: Purplish Pink Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its...
Spinel
Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone 3.58 Ct. Certificate, Octagon cut. Origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Lavender Purple Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 10.69x6.79x5.06 mm Gemstone Shape: Octagon Cut Gemstone ...
Spinel
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Pink Spinel Weight : 1.55 Carat Dimension: 7.3 x 6 x 3.9 Mm Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Colour: Purplish Pink Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its br...
Spinel
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Maroon Pink Spinel Gemstone From Myanmar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Maroon Pink Spinel Weight : 1.85 Carat Dimension: 7.4 x 6.9 x 4.2 Mm Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Colour: Maroon Pink Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its bri...
Spinel
GIA Certified Red Spinel 2.56ct Burma No Heat Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in 足立区, JP
A 2.56 carat GIA-certified natural red spinel from Burma (Myanmar), offered as a loose gemstone.
Spinel
$720Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Reverse Pair Spinel Weight : 2.40 Carat Dimension: 5.9 x 6.9 x 4.6 Mm 6.3 x 7.2 x 4.2 Mm Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a capt...
Spinel, Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
0.90 Carat Natural Loose Peach Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Peach Pink Spinel Weight : 0.90 Carat Dimension : 6.2 x 6.7 x 3.1 Mm Colour : Peach Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a c...
Spinel
$304Sale Price|20% Off
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Heart Shape Tanzania’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Spinel Weight : 0.85 Carat Dimension : 6.1 x 6.5 x 3.3 Mm Colour : Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating ge...
Spinel
$384Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Purple Colour Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purple Spinel Weight : 1.20 Carat Dimension : 5.9 x 7.3 x 3.8 Mm Colour : Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivati...
Spinel
$280Sale Price|20% Off
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Peachy Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Peachy Pink Spinel Weight : 0.85 Carat Dimension : 6 x 6.5 x 3.3 Mm Colour : Peachy pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a ca...
Spinel
$488Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Spinel Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Baby Pink Spinel Weight : 1.50 Carat Dimension : 6.9 x 7.8 x 3.9 Mm Colour : Baby pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Heart Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a ca...
Spinel
Natural Blue Spinel 2.14 ct., loose gemstone , Octagon cut, origin Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Blue Spinel gemstone High Quality! GFCO Laboratory certified Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 9.13x5.49x4.49 mm. Cut Grade: Very Good Clarity/Grade:...
Spinel
Natural Violet Spinel loose gemstone 2.18 ct., High quality, Octagon cut
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Violet Spinel loose gemstone 2.18 ct., High quality, Octagon cut, Origin Tanzania.
Spinel
Natural Spinel Loose gemstone 1. 72Ct., Cushion cut, Burma, Certificate GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spinel Loose gemstone 1.72 ct., origin Burma! Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Pink Gemstone Type: Spinel Gemstone size: 7.16x6.08x4.70 mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clar...
Spinel
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful natural spinel that combines rarity, quality, and timeless charm in one exquisite gemstone.
Spinel
$656Sale Price / set|30% Off
Purplish Pink Natural Spinel 4.38 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Purplish Pink Cushion and an oval Cut Loose Gemstones parcel for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Spinel Loose Gemstones – Collector G...
Spinel
Natural Violet Spinel loose gemstone 2.54 ct., High quality, Cushion, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Violet Spinel loose gemstone 2.54 ct., High quality, Cushion cut, Origin Tanzania.
Spinel
Natural Violetish-Grey Spinel loose gemstone 2.25 ct., High quality, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Violetish-Grey Spinel loose gemstone 2.25 ct., High quality, cushion cut, Origin Tanzania.
Spinel
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.