$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6x6.1x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Tanzania Clarity VVS Shape Cut cushion NA This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel radiates a soft yet vivid char...
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
30.70 Carat Natural Red Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
High Quality Spinel Loose Stones Lot for Ring, Pendant Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace, Engagement Jewelry August Birthstone Earth Mined Red Faceted Gems Fine Jewelry Making Collector I...
Spinel
Certified 5.00 Carats Tanzania Pink Spinel Top Quality Cut stone Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Certified 5.00 Carats Tanzania Pink Spinel Top Quality Cut stone Natural Gems Weight - 5.00 Carats Size - 10.51x5.69 mm Shape - Oval Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
Unique Natural 1.51ct Purple Blue Spinel Hazy Oval Cut Rare Gem 7.8x6.2mm VS
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural 1.51ct Purple Blue Spinel Hazy Oval Cut Rare Gem 7.8x6.2mm VS Fine Unique Hazy Oval Cut Purple Blue Spinel Gemstone. 1.51 Carat spinel with a beautiful vivid purple b...
Spinel
15.22 Carats Tanzania Mahenge Pink Spinel Top Quality Cut stone Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
15.22 Carats Tanzania Mahenge Pink Spinel Top Quality Cut stone Natural Gem Weight - 15.22 Carats Size - 7x5 To 8x6 mm Shape - Oval Quantity - 10 Pieces
Spinel
$600Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 7.9x6.9x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 2.20 carat Natural Purplish Spinel is an elegant and captivating ...
Spinel
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Gray Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.70 carat Dimensions 6.7x6.4x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion NA This 1.70 carat natural Spinel features a rare and sophisticated gray hue, ...
Spinel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.50 carat Dimensions 9.4x6.5x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 2.50 Carat Natural Gray Spinel from Burma showcases a ref...
Spinel
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
2.80 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.80 carat Dimensions 9.08 x 7.00 x 5.01 mm Treatment None Origin Tanzania Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 2.80 carat natural Spinel features a rare ...
Spinel
15.71 Carat Burmese Top Quality Spinel Cabochon for Fine Jewellery Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
15.71 Carat Burmese Top Quality Spinel Cabochon for Fine Jewellery Natural Gems Piece - 1 Weight - 15.71 Ct Size - 12.8x14.4 mm Shape - Cabochon
Spinel
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.30 carat Dimensions 7.7x5.6x4.0mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 1.30 carat purplish spinel from Burma showcases a capti...
Spinel
$344Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 6.5x5.6x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.40 Carat Natural Purplish Pink Spinel from Burma showcases exce...
Spinel
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purple Grey Spinel From African Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purple Grey Spinel Weight : 1.35 Carat Dimension : 6.6 x 5.5 x 4.2 Mm Colour : Purple Grey Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Spinel is a captivating gemstone prized for i...
Spinel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.85 carat Dimensions 7.5x6.8x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cut Fancy Cushion NA This rare 1.85 carat natural Spinel boasts a stunning purplish-pink ...
Spinel
2.09 Carats Spinel Color-Change Natural Round Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
2.09 Carats Spinel Color-Change Natural Round Stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 2.09 Carats Size - 7 mm Shape - Round Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
5.61 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.61 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 5.61 Carats Size - 11.65x9.96x5.75 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
5.02ct Blue Spinel Pear Shape Gemstone, GIA Certified Unheated
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unheated blue spinel has exceptional brilliance and luster! Accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #6204170110, this gem weighs 5.02 carats and measures 10.44 x ...
Spinel
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.00 carat Dimensions 6.9x5x2.9mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion NA This exquisite 1.00 carat natural Red Spinel boasts a vivid, fiery red hue ...
Spinel
$600Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Loose Deep Red Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 9.4x6.5x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This 2.45-carat natural Burmese Spinel is a captivating gemsto...
Spinel
$1,300Sale Price|20% Off
2.76 carats Lavender Loose Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.76 carats Dimensions 9.08x7.00x5.01 mm Treatment none Origin Tanzania Clarity Loupe clean Shape octagon Cut emerald The Lavender Spinel is an exquisite gemstone, b...
Spinel
Rare GIA Certified Vivid Purple Pink Mahenge Spinel 1.54ct Fancy Octagon Cut Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare GIA Certified Vivid Purple Pink Mahenge Spinel 1.54ct Fancy Octagon Cut Gem Rare GIA Certified Vivid Purplish Pink Mahenge Spinel Gemstone. 1.55 Carat untreated spinel with a f...
Spinel
$962Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Red Spinel 4.30 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Red Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size parcel for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Spinel Loose Gemstones – Collector Gem...
Spinel
$907Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Red Spinel 3.20 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vibrant Red Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size parcel for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Spinel Loose Gemstones – Colle...
Spinel
$930Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Red Spinel 3.40 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vibrant Red Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size parcel for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Spinel Loose Gemstones – Colle...
Spinel
$944Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Red Spinel 3.60 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vibrant Red Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size parcel for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Spinel Loose Gemstones – Colle...
Spinel
$400Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel Stone Hexagon Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.10 Dimensions 6.0x6.0x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cut Hexagon This elegant 1.10-carat natural gray spinel displays a refined and sophisticated ch...
Spinel
$128Sale Price|20% Off
1.94 carats Pink Spinel Jewelry Batch Natural Loose Gemstones from Tajikistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Type Natural Pink Spinel Gemstone Jewelry Weight 1.94 carats Weight Each 0.18, 0.52, 0.52 and 0.70 carats Clarity SI to VVS Origin Tajikistan Treatment None Indulge in t...
Spinel
$562Sale Price|25% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Spinel Oval Cut Afghan Jewelry Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.10 carat Dimensions 8.9x7.3x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval AG119 Experience the vibrant beauty of this 2.10 Carat Natural Loose Hot P...
Spinel
$624Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.19 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Spinel Weight: 2.19 Carat Dimension: 8.53 x 7.02 x 4.65 Mm Colour: Pink Origin: Tanzania Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate available Pink spin...
Spinel
$193Sale Price|20% Off
1.11 Carats Gray Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.11 carats Dimensions 6.7x5.7x3.8 mm Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This stunning 1.11 carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a n...
Spinel
3.82 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Pear Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.82 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Pear Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.82 Carats Size - 12.5x7.8x6.3 Shape - Pear Quantity - 1 Piec
Spinel
3.79 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.79 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.79Carats Size - 10.7x8.2x5.8 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
3.40 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.40 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.40 Carats Size - 10.4x6.4x5.5 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
5.54 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
5.54 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 5.54 Carats Size - 14x11.5x6 mm Shape - Fancy Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
3.60 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.60 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.60 Carats Size - 9x9.6x5.2 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
4.94 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.94 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 4.94 Carats Size - 10x10x6 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
4.40 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.40 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 4.40 Carats Size - 10.3x9.3x5.5 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
3.73 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.73 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.73 Carats Size - 10.x8x5.8 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
$353Sale Price|20% Off
3.51 carats 6 Piece Pink Spinel Gems Lot Round Cut from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.51 carats No. of stones 6 Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS This exquisite 3.51-carat lot comprises six radiant pink spinel gemstones, each showcasing a meticulo...
Spinel
7.45 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 7.45 Carat Sizes: 0.95 To 2.00 Carat Origin: Myanmar ( Burma ) Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gemstone priz...
Spinel, Other
$364Sale Price|20% Off
3.27 carats 8 Piece Orange Spinel Gems Lot Round Cut from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.27 carats No. Of pieces 8 Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Round Cut Round This stunning lot features eight exquisite orange spinel gems, collectively wei...
Spinel
$120Sale Price|20% Off
2.08 carats Purple Spinel Gems Lot Cushion Cut Natural Stones from Tajikistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.08 carats Treatment none Origin Tajikistan Clarity SI Shape cushion This stunning 2.08 carat lot features a selection of natural purple Spinel gemstones, expertly cut i...
Spinel
$1,098Sale Price|35% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carats Dimensions 8.0x6.2x4.7mm Treatment none Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This stunning 1.60 carat red spinel gemstone, cushion cut ...
Spinel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Brown Color Spinel Stone Oval Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.25 carat Dimensions 8.1x6.6x3.5mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval This 1.25 Carat Natural Loose Brown Spinel showcases a warm, earthy hue...
Spinel
$450Sale Price|25% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Spinel Stone For Jewelry Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 7.8x6.6x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval AG200 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio with ...
Spinel
$600Sale Price|25% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Certified Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burma Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.70 carat Dimensions 7.11x6.72x4.48 mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion AGA Certified AG193 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or inves...
Spinel
Cushion Cut .85ct Red Spinel Gemstone by Sarosi, Finest Quality
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are looking for a superb, finest quality red spinel, look no further than this lovely gem! Petite and absolutely stunning, this cushion-shaped spinel weighs .85 carat and meas...
Spinel
$480Sale Price|20% Off
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Pear Shape Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purple Spinel Weight : 1.35 Carat Dimension : 8.5 x 5.8 x 4.0 Mm Colour : Purple Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Pear Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivatin...
Spinel
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Loose Vivid Red Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.28 Carat Dimension: 6.29 x 5.87 x 4.13 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$464Sale Price / set|20% Off
5.65 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight : 5.65 Carat Sizes: 1.15 to 1.55 Carat Origin: Myanmar Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinels is a captivating gemstone prized for it...
Spinel, Other
$384Sale Price / set|20% Off
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Lot Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight: 7.40 Carat Sizes: 0.95 To 2.05 Carat Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a captivati...
Spinel, Other
$496Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Cushion Shape From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Purplish Pink Spinel Weight : 1.75 Carat Dimension : 7.7 x 5.9 x 4.4 Mm Colour : Purplish Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spine...
Spinel
$27,703Sale Price|20% Off
16.82 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
16.82 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Cushion Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 16.82 Carats Size - 8x9.5-11x9 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 5 Piece
Spinel
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.17 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.17 Carat Dimension: 5.80 x 5.44 x 4.73 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a ...
Spinel, Other
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.60 Carat Natural Loose Vivid Red Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.60 Carat Dimension: 7.52 x 6.71 x 3.61 Mm Colour: Vivid Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel i...
Spinel, Other
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.05 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.05 Carat Dimension: 5.97 x 5.92 x 3.56 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel is a c...
Spinel, Other
$520Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Pink Spinel Weight : 1.60 Carat Dimension : 7.3 x 6 x 4.3 Mm Colour : Pink Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Spinel is a captivating ...
Spinel
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.79 Carat Natural Loose Violent Blue Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Violent Blue Spinel Weight : 1.79 Carat Dimension : 7.82 x 5.97 x 4.91 Mm Colour : Violent Blue Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: Certificate Av...
Spinel
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.33 Carat Natural Loose Orange Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Orange Red Spinel Weight : 1.33 Carat Dimension : 7.33 x 5.89 x 3.72 Mm Colour : Orange Red Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: Certificate Availa...
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.