$627Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 22.35 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting- Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$2,093Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair 8.80 Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.80 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Step Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): A: 4.27 Ct (9.72 x 8.76 x 6.28) B: 4.53 Ct (9.74 x 8.79 x 6.54) 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green...
Peridot
$3,308Sale Price / set|30% Off
13.91 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 13.91 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Step Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): A: 6.97 Ct (10.19 x 9.33 x 8.53) B: 6.94 Ct (10.19 x 9.30 x 8.52) 🌈 COLOR: Vivi...
Peridot
$255Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Octagon Cut 8.32 Carat Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.32 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Octagon Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 4.29 Ct (9.33 x 8.55 x 6.18) 4.03 Ct (8.60 x 7.58 x 7.57) 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 C...
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
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair 5.80 Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
These gems originate from the famed Supat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan—renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Peridot.
Peridot
$2,119Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstone Perfect Pair 10.50 Ct-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
These gems originate from the famed Supat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan—renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Peridot.
Peridot
$487Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Pair Emerald Cut 4.06 Ct Loose Gemstone for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned Supat region of Kohistan, Pakistan, these untreated peridots are 100% natural and prized for their purity and vibrant color.
Peridot
$314Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Oval Cut 8 Carat Loose Gemstone Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.00 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Oval Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 2.70 Ct (9.89 x 6.77 x 5.15) 2.30 Ct (9.57 x 6.62 x 5.13) 1.89 Ct (7.77 x 6.43 x 5.31) ...
Peridot
$176Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 3.60Ct Round Brilliant Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid and Sparkly Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Settings from in a round brilliant Cut from Supat Kohistan, Pakistan!!
Peridot
$1,257Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 56.80 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
This 56.80-carat cushion-cut marvel originates from the renowned Supat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan, a region celebrated for producing some of the world’s finest peridots.
Peridot
$557Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Lot 19.30 Carat for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendants or any other Jewelry Setting- Cushion, Pear and Round Cuts from Supat, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$558Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Step Emerald Cut 10.24 Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 10.24 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Step Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 15.67 x 9.21 x 7.85 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TRE...
Peridot
$373Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 5.85 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone – Cushion Cut from Supat Valley, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$347Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot 4.74 Ct Antique Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned gemstone deposits of Supat, Kohistan, Pakistan, this untreated gemstone displays the fresh, vibrant beauty that makes Peridot one of the world’s most cheris...
Peridot
$487Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot 6.29 Ct Antique Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned gemstone deposits of Supat, Kohistan, Pakistan, this untreated gemstone displays the fresh, vibrant beauty that makes Peridot one of the world’s most cheris...
Peridot
$244Sale Price / set|30% Off
6.61 Ct Natural Light Green Peridot Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 6.61 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Oval Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 3.10 Ct (10.46 x 7.48 x 5.25) 1.79 Ct (8.42 x 6.79 x 4.38) 1.72 Ct (7.81 x 6.24 x 4.89)...
Peridot
$1,198Sale Price|49% Off
Rare Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Pendant Loose Gemstone 12.80Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$482Sale Price / set|30% Off
Light and Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 15.31 Ct Loose Gemstone Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 15.31 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 3.80 Ct (8.90 x 8.34 x 6.60) 3.67 Ct (9.47 x 8.07 x 6.13) 2.55 Ct (8.97 x 7.65 x 4....
Peridot
$229Sale Price|20% Off
Lime Green Natural Peridot Gemstone 3.75 Ct Cushion Cut Ring, Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lime Green Natural Peridot Gemstone!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.75 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.42 x 8.33 x 4.56 🌈 COLOR: Lime Green 🔎 CLARITY:...
Peridot
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 3.40 Ct Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.40 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Asscher Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 8.58 x 8.27 x 5.68 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Approx 92% Clean 🧪 TREATMENT: None (1...
Peridot
$383Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 5.05 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 5.05 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 10.25 x 9.37 x 6.14 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Approx 95% Clean 🧪 TREATMENT: None (...
Peridot
$261Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 4.47 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Fine Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$301Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 6.50 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Fine Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$485Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 11.55 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone Parcel for Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$523Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 10.50 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Set for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Fine Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$485Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 12 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$347Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 6.88 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Set for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$348Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 6.81 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Set for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$256Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 5.02 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting from Supat Mine, Pakistan !!
Peridot
$228Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 4.20 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting- Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$252Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 6.14 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting- Emerald Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
Incredible 4.05 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Lot Weight: 4.05 Carats Sizes: 0.65 To 1.65 Carat Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant and lustrous ...
Peridot
$489Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 17.83 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring/Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Fine Jewelry Setting - Emerald Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$377Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 5.57 Ct Oval Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring — Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Oval Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$407Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 22.73 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Lot for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mines of Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$412Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 23.53 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Lot for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mines of Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
Rich Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone AAA Grade 11.10 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone AAA Grade for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting from Supat Mine, Pakistan !!
Peridot
$335Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 5.05 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Set for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones set for Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$307Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 4.62 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Set for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones near to pair set for Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$1,747Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 10.70 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 10.70 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 14.85 x 13.35 x 7.19 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Eye-clean with a very small su...
Peridot
$397Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Set 8.80 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Colour Peridot Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 7.8 x 7 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant a...
Peridot
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Pair Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Pair Weight: 4.20 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 5.4 x 4.2 Mm And 9.8 x 5.3 x 4.2 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatme...
Peridot
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Loose 2.55 Carat Peridot Pear Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 7.3 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Pear Shape Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vib...
Peridot
$232Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Long Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 6.2 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant ...
Peridot
$240Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.10 Carats Dimension: 7.7 x 7.2 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibrant...
Peridot
$151Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 2.60 Ct Asscher Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting Asscher Cut from Supat Valley Pakistan!!
Peridot
$318Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 4.30 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Valley, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$142Sale Price|24% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 2.25 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting–Emerald Cut from Supat Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$197Sale Price|30% Off
3.94 Ct Natural Olive Green Peridot, Oval-Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring or Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from Kohistan, Pakistan, this 3.94 carat peridot is ideal for a custom ring, pendant, or statement piece in designer or handmade jewelry.
Peridot
$208Sale Price|30% Off
Lime Green Peridot 4.40 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring/Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lime Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Pakistan!!
Peridot
$231Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Gemstone 3.80 Ct Step Emerald Cut for Ring, Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone from Kohistan Pakistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.80 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Step Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.68 x 6.77 x 5....
Peridot
$304Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring in 925 Sterling Silver — Handmade Cocktail Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 5.83 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 10 US 🪚 STONE SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Peridot 🧱 MATERIAL: 925 Sterling Silver 🩹PLATING: ...
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone, 2.30 Ct Cushion Cut Ideal for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 2.30 Carats SHAPE: Cushion SIZE (MM): 8.30 x 6.80 x 4.78 COLOR: Green CLARITY: Eye Clean TREATMENT: None ORIGIN: Pakistan CERTIFICATE: On...
Peridot
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Loose Gemstone 3 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant Necklace or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Valley Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$383Sale Price|20% Off
Lime Green Natural Peridot Ring Gemstone 5 Ct Octagon Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lime Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Octagon Emerald Cut from Supat Valley, Kohistan Pakistan!!
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.