$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Purple Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.95 Carat Dimension: 8 x 6 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Purple Shape: Cushion Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a captivatin...
Spinel, Other
$400Sale Price|20% Off
4.35 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight: 4.35 Carat Sizes: 0.85 to 1.10 Carat Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a capt...
Spinel, Other
$800Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.20 Carat Dimension: 8.80 x 5.90 x 3.51 Mm Colour: Red Shape: Pear Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spinel is...
Spinel, Other
$720Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 1.60 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel From Myanmar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight: 1.60 Carat Dimension: 7.35 x 6.68 x 4.14 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spinel is a captivati...
Spinel, Other
$880Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.65 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel From Tanzania, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 2.65 Carat Dimension: 8.63 x 7.19 x 4.76 Mm Colour : Lavender Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spinel...
Spinel, Other
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 3.21 Carat Natural Loose Spinel Gemstone From Tanzania, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Weight : 3.21 Carat Dimension: 11.33 x 7.15 x 4.37 Mm Colour : Pinkish Orange Treatment: Non Origin: Tanzania Shape : Cushion Certificate: AIG Certificate Available...
Spinel, Other
0.65 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.65 carat Dimensions 5.3x4.8x3.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion AG400 This exquisite 0.65-carat natural red spinel captivates with a v...
Spinel
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.30 carat Dimensions 6.9x6.4x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.30 carat natural red spinel from Burma displays a vivid and ca...
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
$637Sale Price|25% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.20 carat Dimensions 9.5x6.5x4.0mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This stunning 2.20-carat natural Hot Pink Spinel from Afghanistan showc...
Spinel
$717Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Red Natural Spinel 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring — Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone From Burmese
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6.3x5.5x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel glows with an intense, vivid re...
Spinel
$768Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.40 carat Dimensions 8.6x7.5x4.8mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 2.40 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Spinel captivates with its vi...
Spinel
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Peach Color Spinel Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.50 carat Dimensions 8.9x7.3x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 3.50 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Peach Spinel radiates a soft, ro...
Spinel
$260Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 carats 4 Piece Pink Spinel Gems Lot Mix Cut from Tajikistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carats No of pieces 04 Treatment none Origin Tajikistan Clarity SI-I Cut Mix This exquisite lot features four dazzling pink spinel gemstones, totaling 1.95 carats,...
Spinel
$920Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.55 carat Dimensions 8.7x7.7x4.8mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 2.55 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel radiates a cap...
Spinel
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Pink Color Spinel Stone Asscher Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 7.7x7.2x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 2.45-carat natural Pink Spinel from Afghanistan showcase...
Spinel
$420Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.90 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel Lot Weight: 4.90 Carat Sizes: 0.90 To 1.40 Carat Colour: Red Shape: Cushion Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Spinel is a cap...
Spinel, Other
3.53 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.53 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.53 Carats Size - 12.2x9.3x5.6 mm Shape - Fancy Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
4.34 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.34 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 4.34 Carats Size - 13x10.5x6.4 mm Shape - Fancy Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
3.95 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Octagon Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.95 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Octagon Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 3.95 Carats Size - 9.5x7.5x6 mm Shape - Octagon Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
4.06 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
4.06 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 4.06 Carats Size -14x8.8x4.5 mm Shape - Fancy Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
$496Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Peach Spinel Stone Pear Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.70 carat Dimensions 9.1x6.1x4.6mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Pear This 1.70 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Peach Spinel radiates a soft, roman...
Spinel
2.90 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
2.90 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 2.90 Carats Size -12.5x7.3x5.1 mm Shape - Fancy cut Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
8.51 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Shield Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
8.51 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Shield Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 8.51 Carats Size -12.5x9x5.5-12.5x9.3x6.3 mm Shape - Shield Quantity - 2 Piece
Spinel
7.97 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
7.97 Carats Burma Spinel Natural Fancy Cut stone For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 7.97 Carats Size -13.5x9x5.5-12.5x9.5x6 mm Shape - Fancy cut Quantity - 2 Piece
Spinel
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Gray Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.35 carat Dimensions 6.9x5.7x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Gray Spinel is a refined gemst...
Spinel
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Red Natural Spinel 1.70 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring — Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$664Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Red Natural Spinel 1.25 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring — Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$664Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Red Natural Spinel 1.25 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring — Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Spinel Stone Trillion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6.5x6.1x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Trillion This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Spinel Stone is a captivatin...
Spinel
$418Sale Price|24% Off
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Red Color Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carat Dimensions 7x5.8x4mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.50 carat natural red spinel is a captivating gemstone sourced from...
Spinel
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.85 carat Dimensions 8.3x6.2x8.5mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.85-carat hot pink spinel is a captivating gemstone showcasing a...
Spinel
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Carmine Pink Spinel Stone Princess Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from Burma (Myanmar), renowned for producing some of the world’s finest spinels, this gem displays an enchanting carmine pink hue that radiates charm and sophistication.
Spinel
3.78 Carats pinkish burmese spinel cut stone oval natural gemstone top quality
By Shree Nath Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.78 Carats pinkish burmese spinel cut stone natural gemstone top quality Weight: 3.78 Carats Size: 11x9x5 MM Pieces: 1 Shape : Oval
Spinel
$520Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Known for its rarity and natural beauty, Spinel has long been treasured as a collector’s gem and a favorite among fine jewelers.
Spinel
8.01 Carat Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Ring Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
8.01 Carat Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Stone for Fine Jewelry Ring Natural Gem Gemstone - Spinel Weight - 8.01 Ct Size - 14x10.5x7.5 mm Shape - Cushion Quantity - 1 Piece
Spinel
3.24 Carat spinel cushion cut stone for jewelry natural gemstone top quality
By Shree Nath Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.24 Carat spinel cushion cut stone for jewelry natural gemstone top quality Weight: 3.24 Carats Size: 10.5x8.5x4 MM Pieces: 1 Shape : cushion
Spinel
2.02 Carats pinkish burmese spinel cut stone oval natural gemstone top quality
By Shree Nath Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
2.02 Carats pinkish burmese spinel cut stone oval natural gemstone top quality Weight: 2.02 Carats Size: 7.7x8.5x4 MM Pieces: 1 Shape : Oval
Spinel
1.86 Carats pinkish burmese spinel cut stone oval natural gemstone top quality
By Shree Nath Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
1.86 Carats pinkish burmese spinel cut stone oval natural gemstone top quality Weight: 1.86 Carats Size: 7.5x7x4.5 MM Pieces: 1 Shape : Oval
Spinel
6.40 Carats orangy red burmese spinel cutstone cushion for ring natural gemstone
By Shree Nath Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.40 Carats orangy red burmese spinel cutstone oval for ring natural gemstone Weight: 6.40 Carats Size: 13x9x6 MM Pieces: 1 Shape : cushion
Spinel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Stone Pear Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 9.1x6.9x5.0mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Pear This 2.00 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Stone features an ele...
Spinel
$496Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 7.4x6.5x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 1.90 carat Natural Light Pink Spinel showcases a delicate...
Spinel
$296Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Deep Gray Spinel Stone Emerald Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 7.6x5.4x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald Presenting a refined 1.65 Carat Natural Deep Gray Spinel, expert...
Spinel
$525Sale Price|25% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Pink Color Spinel Stone For Jewelry Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.75 carat Dimensions 9.6x7.0x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Fancy AG249 This exquisite 1.75-carat natural pink spinel captivates with a vib...
Spinel
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Stone Heart Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly heart cut, it symbolizes love and elegance while enhancing the gem’s sparkle and symmetry. Mined in Tanzania, known for producing fine-quality spinels, this gemstone is 100%...
Spinel
$1,662Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Deep Red Natural Spinel 2.98 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$1,532Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Deep Red Natural Spinel 2.09 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
AIG Certified Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmes...
Spinel
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel Stone Oval Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.15 carat Dimensions 7.3x5.9x3.5mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval This 1.15 carat Natural Purplish Pink Spinel is a vibrant and captivating...
Spinel
35.12 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Faceted Pear Cut stone For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
35.12 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Faceted Pear Cut stone For Jewelry Natural Gem Weight - 35.12 Carats Size - 6x5 To 7x11mm Shape - Pear Quantity - 28 Pieces
Spinel
34.50 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
34.50 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem Weight - 34.50 Carats Size - 7x6 To 9x7 mm Shape - Oval Quantity - 17 Pieces
Spinel
24.86 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
24.86 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem Weight - 24.86 Carats Size - 4.5 To 8x6 mm Shape - Oval Quantity - 23 Piece
Spinel
37.14 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
37.14 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem Weight - 37.14 Carats Size - 7x5 To 8x7 mm Shape - Oval Quantity - 18 Piece
Spinel
24.30 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
24.30 Carat Blue Spinel Tanzania Oval Faceted Natural Cut stone Fine Jewelry Gem Weight - 24.30 Carats Size - 5x7 To 6x8 mm Shape - Oval Quantity - 15 Piece
Spinel
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.10 carat Dimensions 8.4x8.1x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion NA This stunning 3.10 carat natural Spinel showcases a delicate and lum...
Spinel
$787Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Red Natural Spinel 2.37 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring — Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$962Sale Price|30% Off
Deep Red Natural Spinel 3.11 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring — Burma
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Red Natural Spinel Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Lustrous Deep Red Spinel Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Earrings – Fine Jewelry Making Stone High Quality Natural Burmese (Myanmar) Sp...
Spinel
$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Gorgeous Orange Red Spinel Loose Stone Cushion Cut form Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 7.5x7.3x4mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Cushion NA This 2.00-carat natural Spinel is a gorgeous gemstone, showcasing a vi...
Spinel
Natural Myanmar Pigeon Blood Red Octagon Spinel Loose Gemstone Loupe Clean - 2.7
Located in Kowloon, HK
This is a beautiful intense red Myanmar loose spinel for jewelry making. Elevate your jewelry creations with our stunning vivid red Myanmar loose spinel.
Spinel
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.25 carat Dimensions 6.6x5.6x4.4 mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion NA This elegant 1.25 carat Natural Spinel radiates with a rare purplish pink...
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.