Natural Loose Spinel
12
to
21
86
60
409
130
12
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
23
13
4
4
3
Sort By
Lovely Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.15 Carats Spinel Ring Spinel Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Brilliant Grey Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.40 Carats Spinel Jewellery Spinel Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Grey Spinel Loose Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Gorgeous Orange Red Spinel Gemstone 1.37 Carats Spinel Jewellery Spinel Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.37 carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Spinel from Burma.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Gorgeous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Beautiful Brownish Red Spinel Gemstone 1.85 Carats Spinel Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.85 Carats, Natural Loose Spinel From Burma.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Beautiful Brownish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Majestic Orange Red Spinal Cut Gemstone 1.15 Carats AIG Certified Spinel Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.15 carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Spinel from Burma.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Majestic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Silver Gray Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.80 Spinel Gemstone Loose Spinel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Silver Gray Natural Spinel Gemstone of 1.80 Carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.25 in D 0.19 in L 0.31 in
Natural Red Loose Spinel Gem 1.08 Carats Spinel Gemstones Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Red Loose Spinel Gem, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality SI
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.23 in D 0.12 in L 0.28 in
Exceptional Red Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.20 Lovely Spinel Loose Spinel Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exceptional Red Spinel Loose Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Hot Pink Sakura Spinel Loose Stone 3.0 Carats Natural Spinel Faceted Spinel Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hot Pink Sakura Spinel Loose Stone of 3.0 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.28 in D 0.21 in L 0.39 in
Sweet Pink Spinel From Burma 1.50 CTS Natural Spinel Loose Spinel Certified Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
CUT: Custom Cushion
ORIGIN: Burma
TREATMENT: None
CERTIFICATE: Available
Natural Spinel Gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.23 in D 0.13 in L 0.34 in
Spectacular Purple Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.82 Cts Loose Spinel for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Purple Natural Spinel Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
GIA Certified 6.21 carats Natural Purple Spinel, August Birthstone, Loose Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the enchanting allure of 6.21 carats unheated Natural Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.26 in W 0.4 in L 0.5 in
Brilliant Cut Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.25 Carats Loose Spinel For Jewelry Use
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Cut Natural Spinel Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Stunning Natural Purple Spinel Gemstone 1.17 Cts Loose Spinel Gem for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Natural Purple Spinel Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.9 Carat Oval Shape Natural Indigo Spinel Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This 1.9 carat oval shape natural indigo spinel loose gemstone is carefully hand cut and hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
2.10 Carat Oval Shape Natural Red Spinel Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This 2.10 carat oval shape natural red spinel loose gemstone is carefully hand cut and hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.6 Carat Oval Shape Natural Violet Spinel Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This 1.6 carat oval shape natural violet spinel loose gemstone is carefully hand cut and hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
2.0 Carat Oval Shape Natural Pink Spinel Loose Gemstone
Located in Trumbull, CT
This 2.0 carat oval shape natural pink spinel loose gemstone is carefully hand cut and hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Black Spinel Hexagon Cut Stone Lot Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 198.90 Carats
Size: 4x11 To 5x20 MM
Pieces: 17
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Cut Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion
Color: Red
Treatment: Non / Natural
Certificate: On Demand
.
The red spinel gemstone is linked to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 6.8x5.6mm Loose Gemstone
Natural Fine Purple
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.16 in W 0.27 in D 0.23 in
Gorgeous 1.05 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 6.7x5.7x3.1 Mm
Origin: Myanmar Burma
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Baroque Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.23 in D 0.13 in L 0.27 in
Pretty Pink Loose Spinel Gemstone 1.20 Carats Spinel Jewellery Spinel Necklaces
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pretty Pink Loose Spinel Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel 1.95 Carats Spinel Stone Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel of 1.95 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Spinel 1.40 Carats Spinel Jewelry Spinel Rings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Spinel , Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone 1.60 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.60 Carats
Dimension: 7x5.9x4.6 Mm
Origin: Burma
Color: Red
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Fine Deep Blue Natural Spinel 1.04ct Cushion Cut Loose Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Blue Natural Spinel 1.04ct Cushion Cut 8.4x4mm Loose Rare Gem
Natural Vivid Blue Spinel
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.11 in W 0.34 in D 0.2 in
Stunning 1.25 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion
Color: Red
Treatment: Non / Natural
Certificate: On Demand
.
The red spinel gemstone is linked to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
1.48ct Titanium Purple Natural Spinel Oval Cut 8.2x5.8mm Loose Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.48ct Titanium Purple Natural Spinel Oval Cut 8.2x5.8mm Loose Rare Gem
Natural Purple ‘Titanium
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.16 in W 0.33 in D 0.23 in
Dark Pink Loose Spinel 2.20 carats Emerald Cut Natural Brumes Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clarity SI
Introducing the Dark Pink Loose Spinel, a truly captivating gemstone with a weight of 2.20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.31 in D 0.13 in L 0.36 in
Fine Titanium Purple Natural Spinel 1.72ct Oval Cut Loose Rare Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Titanium Purple Natural Spinel 1.72ct Oval Cut 7.4x6mm Loose Rare Gem
Natural Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Vivid Red Burmese Loose Spinel 2.70 carats Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vivid Red Burmese Loose Spinel, a captivating gemstone that exudes sophistication and charm. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.3 in D 0.19 in L 0.35 in
1.65 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.65 carats Natural Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.25 in D 0.18 in L 0.29 in
1.50 Carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.50 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
1.40 Carats Natural Red Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.40 carats Natural Red Burmese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
2.54 Carat Loose Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
.
spinel
spinel gemstones
spinel for sale
spinel price
spinel stones
natural spinel
blue spinel price per
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.35 in
3.13 Carats Loose Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality and unique origin, this natural Tanzanian Spinel is not only a stunning addition to any jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.29 in D 0.24 in L 0.33 in
2.67 carats Lavender Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
natural spinel
spinel gem price
purple spinel
spinel
spinel gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.31 in D 0.24 in L 0.31 in
1.35 Carats Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Ring Gemstone Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.35 Carats
Dimension: 6.4x5.3x4.4 Mm
Origin: Myanmar
Color: z Red
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Artist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.21 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
2.76 carats Lavender Loose Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones
spinel for sale
lavender spinel
spinel price
spinel stones
natural spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
Pink Hued Loose Spinel 2.20 carats Emerald Cut Natural Brumes Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Hued Spinel, a captivating gemstone that exudes grace and sophistication. This natural Brumes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 2.6 in D 1.54 in L 3.39 in
2.55 carats Pink Loose Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Natural Brumes Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Octagon
Cut Emerald
Pink Spinel, a captivating gemstone that exudes grace and sophistication. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.29 in D 0.18 in L 0.34 in
1.75 Carats Gray Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
Cut Fancy Cushion
The 1.75 carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a captivating natural gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.28 in
1.94 carats Pink Spinel Jewelry Batch Natural Loose Gemstones from Tajikistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Spinel Jewelry Batch, a collection of natural loose gemstones from Tajikistan, each weighing a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tajikistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
3.64 Carats Natural Gray Spinel Stones Batch Loose Gemstones From Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Type Natural Gray Spinel Batch
Weight 3.64 carats
Individual Weight 1.70, 1.05 and 0.85
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Spinel Oval Waterfall Loose Gems Set
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Spinel fancy 100% natural oval loose gems set palette from baby pink to hot pink and violet to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Gorgeous 1.40 Carat Cushion Shape Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color: Red
Treatment: Non / Natural
Certificate: On Demand
.
The red spinel gemstone is linked to the
Category
Antique 16th Century Burmese Baroque Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
4.40 carats Pink Spinel Stones Lot Natural Loose Gemstones From Tajikistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
impressive 4.40 carats. These natural and loose gemstones emanate a delicate yet vibrant pink hue, each stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tajikistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Silvery Gray Burmese Spinel 2.60 carats Heart Cut Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Spinel, a natural gemstone that weighs 2.60 carats and features a heart-cut, making it a rare and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.39 in D 0.17 in L 0.35 in
2.03ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.03ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 9.5x6.5mm Loose Rare Gem VS
Natural Deep Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.15 in W 0.38 in D 0.26 in
1.91ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.91ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 8x7mm Loose Rare Gem VS
Natural Deep Purple Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.17 in W 0.32 in D 0.28 in
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Ring Gem From Myanmar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 5.5x5.5x4 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.22 in D 0.16 in L 0.22 in
Charming 1.25 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Natural Red Spinel from Burma Myanmar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color: Red
Treatment: Non / Natural
Certificate: On Demand
.
The red spinel gemstone is linked to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
3.41ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.41ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 10.2x7.4mm Loose Rare Gem VS
Natural Deep Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.22 in W 0.41 in D 0.3 in
1.37ct Vivid Pink Purple Violet Natural Spinel Oval Cut Loose Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.37ct Vivid Pink Purple Violet Natural Spinel Oval Cut 7.2x5.4mm Loose Gem VS
Natural Pink Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
H 0.18 in W 0.29 in D 0.22 in
Bright Blue Burmese Loose Spinel 2.45 carats Step Oval Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Loose Spinel, a true testament to nature's artistry. Weighing an impressive 2.45 carats, this gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.37 in
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Red Burmese Stone Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.45 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.25 in
1.55 Carats Deep Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.55 carats Natural Deep Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.28 in
1.30 Carats Natural Red Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.30 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.26 in
2.55 Carats Vivid Blue Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion
The 2.55-carat Vivid Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite example of natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Free Shipping
W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.34 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Natural Loose Spinel", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Natural Loose Spinel For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate natural loose spinel for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 10k gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 242 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect natural loose spinel may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing natural loose spinel — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gems and Jewels UK, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and D and A Style each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and octagon cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a natural loose spinel, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Natural Loose Spinel?
On average, a natural loose spinel at 1stDibs sells for $281, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You
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.