$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
$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
$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
$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
$344Sale Price|20% Off
4.51 carats 14 Piece Spinel Gems Lot Round Cut from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.51 carats No of pcs 14 Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape round Cut round brilliant This 4.51 carats lot consists of 14 stunning spinel gemstones, all s...
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
$360Sale Price|20% Off
5.26 carats 12 Piece Spinel Gems Lot Round Cut from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.26 carats No of Pcs 12 Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Round Cut Round brilliant This 5.26 carats lot consists of 12 stunning spinel gemstones, all sour...
Spinel
$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
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Color Spinel Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from Burma (Myanmar), one of the world's most prestigious sources of fine spinel, this gem offers excellent clarity and a vibrant, eye-catching appearance.
Spinel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel From Myanmar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Pink Spinel Weight : 1.90 Carat Dimension: 8.2 x 6.2 x 4.3 Mm Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Colour: Purplish Pink Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for its ...
Spinel
$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
$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
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.30 Carat Dimensions 6.2x5.9x4.6mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.30 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel is a rare treasure sourced from...
Spinel
$592Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 7.5x6.9x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel showcases a vibr...
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
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Known for its durability and timeless appeal, this spinel stands out as both a collector’s gem and a standout centerpiece.
Spinel
$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
$760Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.40 carat Dimensions 8.2x7.3x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Tanzania Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 2.40 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel is an enchanting gemstone s...
Spinel
$260Sale Price|20% Off
1.17 carats Brownish Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gem from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.17 carats Dimensions 7.1x5.1x3.6 mm Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VSS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion This stunning 1.17 carat Brownish Red spinel gemstone, cu...
Spinel
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Cobalt Blue Spinel Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6.3x6.0x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald The 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Cobalt Blue Spinel is a captivating...
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
$704Sale Price|20% Off
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Stone Asscher Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.05 carat Dimensions 8.3x8.1x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 3.05 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel displays an exquisite d...
Spinel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.55 carat Dimensions 7.7x7.2x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This 2.55 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel showcases a vivid, rosy hu...
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
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 7.1x6.9x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone...
Spinel
$304Sale Price|20% Off
5.80 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinels Lot Weight: 5.80 Carat Sizes: 0.80 To 1.00 Carat Colour: Red Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Clarity: Included Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for i...
Spinel, Other
$630Sale Price|30% Off
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.95 carat Dimensions 10.0x5.7x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 2.95 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel exhibits a rich, royal ...
Spinel
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carat Dimensions 8.7x6.0x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.80 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel showcases a vibrant rosy-pin...
Spinel
$584Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Color Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 8.5x7.2x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Oval This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel showcases a mesmeriz...
Spinel
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carat Dimensions 9.1x8.1x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 3.35 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel displays a sophistica...
Spinel
$976Sale Price|20% Off
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.30 carat Dimensions 10.9x7.5x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.30 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel displays an elegant ble...
Spinel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Asscher Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 7.1x7.0x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 2.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel glows with a delicate ...
Spinel
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 9.2x6.9x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 2.45 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel displays a stunni...
Spinel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely natural and untreated, this 1.60-carat spinel is a rare find a true gem for connoisseurs seeking quality and beauty in one timeless stone.
Spinel
$736Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.25 carat Dimensions 10.5x6.4x3.7mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 2.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel captivates ...
Spinel
$504Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Tanzania Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Originating from Tanzania, known for producing top-quality spinels, this gem possesses excellent clarity and luster, making it a standout choice for fine jewelry.
Spinel
$520Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 8.3x7.0x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.95 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel is an exquisite gem...
Spinel
$280Sale Price|20% Off
0.90 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.90 carat Dimensions 6.7x5.5x3.0 mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Cut Cushion This 0.90 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel showcases a vivid, fiery red color ...
Spinel
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carat Dimensions 7.4x6x4.2mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 1.60 carat natural spinel showcases a refined purplish hue...
Spinel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carat Dimensions 7.4x6.0x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 1.60 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel from Tanzania...
Spinel
GIA Certified 5.03ct Natural Blue Spinel Untreated Cushion Cut No Heat Rare Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified 5.03ct Natural Blue Spinel Untreated Cushion Cut No Heat Rare Gem Large GIA Certified Rare Natural Blue Spinel Gemstone. 5.03 Carat with a beautiful deep blue colour a...
Spinel
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Cut 2.05ct Light Pink Spinel Gemstone, Tanzania, By Gilt Gems
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Light Pink Spinel Weight : 2.05 Carat Dimension : 8.5 x 7 x 4.3 Mm Colour : Light Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a ca...
Spinel
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut From Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 7.2x5.9x5.2mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 1.95 carat natural pink spinel showcases a refined cushion cut...
Spinel
Rare 1.31ct Certified Neon Pink Mahenge Spinel - Dreamy Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Kowloon, HK
Own a fragment of a dream. This isn’t just a gemstone; it’s a captured moment of pure radiance. Sourced from the legendary mines of Mahenge, Tanzania, this natural spinel possesses t...
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.