AIG Certified 4.02 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 4.02 Carat Dimension: 11.6 x 8.47 x 6.49 Mm Colour: Vivid Green Origin: Tanzania Clarity : SI Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Availab...
Garnet, Tsavorite
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 2.90 Carat Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Faceted Tsavorite Garnet is a vibrant green gemstone from the garne...
Garnet, Tsavorite
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
AIG Certified 2.60 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 7.73 x 7.12 x 5.19 Mm Shape: Oval Origin: Tanzania Color: Vivid Orange Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Spessartin...
Garnet, Other
8.90 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair Heart Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair Weight: 8.90 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 11.2 x 6.5 Mm And 9.5 x 10 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania, Africa Treatment: Non Shape...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Malaya Garnet 5.06Ct natural gemstone Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, 6.5US, GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Main Stone: Garnet Malaya Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Color: purplish-Pink Main Stone Origin: Tanzania Main stone size: 10.26x9.04x6.43mm Ring Size: 6.5US (17.0mm) Ring w...
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,222Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Tsavorite Garnet Natural Loose Gemstone 2.91 Ct Oval Cut for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Its natural luster and rich saturation make it a standout choice for collectors and fine jewelry enthusiasts. Sourced from Tanzania, this untreated Grossular Garnet is 100% natural,...
Garnet, Tsavorite
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Small 1.05 Carats Natural Loose Purplish Pink Rhodolite Garnet Heart Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garneg Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 6.4x6.9x3.6 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Heart Treatment: Non Rhodolite garnet, a gem of exceptional beauty and versatility, is ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Lot Weight: 2.15 Carat Clarity : SI Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Faceted tsavorite garnet is a stunning green gemstone known for its vivid...
Garnet, Tsavorite
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet 1.0 Carat Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Garnet Weight: 1 Carat Dimension: 5.9x5.5x3.4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Octagon Color: Purplish Pink Treatment: Non Rhodolite garnet is a striking and valuable gemstone that...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.65 CTS Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Perfect Pairs For Earrings January Birthstone
By Sadeeq Cutter
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.65 Carats Both Dimension: 6.9x6.7x5.2 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Color: Red Treatment: Non Shape: Square Cut: Asscher Cut The Rhodolite resembles p...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$120Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.10 Carats Dimensions : 7.9x6.4x4.2 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa Clarity : AAA Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Shape Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Co...
Garnet, Rhodolite
8.35 Carat Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spessartine Garnet Lot Weight: 8.35 Carats Sizes: 1.00 To 1.40 Carat Colour: Orange Treatment: Non Shape: Oval Certificate: On Demand Spessartine garnet, often referred to ...
Mandarin Garnet
AIG Certified 1.17 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 1.17 Carat Dimension: 6.80 x 6.28 x 3.36 Mm Colour: Vivid Green Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Faceted tsav...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Other
Top Quality 4.20 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.20 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 7.9 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania, Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated...
Garnet, Rhodolite
AIG Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 2.32 Carat Dimension: 8.80 x 6.70 x 4.34 Mm Colour: Vivid Green Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Faceted tsa...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Other
AIG Certified 7.88 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 7.88 Carats Dimension: 13.3 x 10.34 x 7.08 Mm Colour: Vivid Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape : Oval Certificate: AIG Certificate Availab...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
Top Quality 3.70 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Asscher Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Loupe Clean 4.10 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Baguette Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
6.20 Carats Natural Faceted Rhodolite Garnet
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.25 Carats Dimension: 11 x 9.1 x 7 Mm Shape: Cushion Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: On demand .
Rhodolite
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet 1.40 Carat Pixel Bar Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 1.40 Carats Dimensions : 6.8x5.4x4.2 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa Clarity : AAA Shape: Octagon Cut: Bar Cut Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colo...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.3x6.6x5.1 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Oval Color: Red Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Rhodolite garnet is a remarkable...
Garnet, Rhodolite
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spessartine Garnet Lot Weight: 9.60 Carats Sizes: 0.70 To 1.30 Carat Colour: Orange Treatment: Non Shape: Mix Shape Certificate: On Demand Spessartine garnet, often referred...
Mandarin Garnet
6.85 Carat Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spessartine Garnet Lot Weight: 6.85 Carats Sizes: 0.90 To 1.50 Carat Colour: Orange Treatment: Non Shape: Mix Shape Certificate: On Demand Spessartine garnet, often referr...
Mandarin Garnet
7.00 Carats Natural Rhodolite Garnet Cushion
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 7.00 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 10 x 6.7 Mm Shape: Cushion Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: On demand .
Rhodolite
$6,112Sale Price|20% Off
4.83ct Lotus Garnet & Diamond Earrings-Brilliant Cut-18KT Gold-GIA Certified
By Carson Gray
Located in London, GB
Lotus Garnet & Diamond Drop Earrings Creator: Carson Gray Jewels Ring Size: N/A Metal: 18KT White & Yellow Gold Stone: Lotus Garnet & Diamonds Stone Cut: Matched Pairs Brilliant Wei...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Eye Catching 2.45 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Loupe Clean Quality
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 9.4x6.3x4.1 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Shape: Emerald Color: Purplish Pink Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Qu...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Garnet Rhodolite 2.07Ct and Diamonds natural gemstones Ring, 14 Karat White Gold
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet and Diamonds gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Ring Laboratory label certificate Main Stone: Garnet Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Color: pink Main Ston...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 6.74-Carat Spessartite Garnet Gemstone – Tamir By Merkaba Jewelry
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant Spessartite Garnet is offered loose and unmounted, showcasing a fiery orange hue with exceptional brilliance. The oval cut highlights strong color saturation and lively ...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
$152Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone 2.45 Carat with SI Clarity
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.45 Carats Dimensions : 8.6x6.3x4.7 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa Clarity : SI Shape: Long Cushion Cut: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non C...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$192Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Faceted Red Rhodolite Garnet Tear Shape For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.55 Carats Dimensions : 10.8x6.7x4.5 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa Clarity : AAA Shape: Tear / Pear Cut: Fancy Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non C...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$176Sale Price / set|20% Off
Gorgeous Multi Shape Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Lot 5.15 Carats For Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 5.15 Carats Size: 0.60 to 0.80 Carats Origin: Tanzania Shape: Multi / Mix Color: Red Treatment: Non Rhodolite garnet is a strikingly beautiful gemsto...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$224Sale Price|20% Off
12.40 Carats Fanta Natural Loose Hessonite Smoky Garnet Lot For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 12.40 Carats Size: 2.60 to 3.79 Carats Origin: Africa Shape: Mix Treatment: Non Clarity: Smoky A 12.40-carat Hessonite Garnet lot is a remarkable c...
Garnet, Hessonite
4.60 Carats Loose Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone Pair
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair Weight: 4.60 Carats Sizes: 2.20 & 2.40 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6.7 x 5.3 Mm & 7 x 6.7 x 5.2 Mm Shape: Octagon Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non...
Rhodolite, Other
$13,656Sale Price|20% Off
6.95ct Mandarin Garnet & .46ct Diamond Ring-Radiant Cut-18KT Gold-GIA Certified
By Carson Gray
Located in London, GB
Mandarin Garnet & Diamond Halo Ring Creator: Carson Gray Jewels Ring Size: 6.5 Metal: 18KT White Gold Stone: Mandarin Garnet and Diamonds Stone Cut: Radiant Brilliant Weight: Garne...
Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
$240Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape Ring Gem From Africa Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.0 Carats Dimension: 10.7x8.1x4.8 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Color: Red Shape: Pear Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Rhodolite garn...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural Green Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone: 6.24 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Originating from Tanzania, a renowned source of fine green garnets, it reflects both rarity and superior quality.
Garnet
Almandine Red Garnet Ring Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K Yellow gold ring with natural almandine garnet almandine origin - Tanzania gemstone measurements - 8.94 х 6.65 х 4.47 mm almandine weight - 2.7 carats ring weight - 2.7 grams rin...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds natural gemstone Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, 7US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural 1.30Ct Tsavorite and Diamonds gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Ring Laboratory full certificate for the ring GFCO certificate for stone Main Stone: Tsavorite Garnet Main Stone C...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Garnet Ring Gold Raw Crystal Unisex Statement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural raw crystal of Spessartine garnet Spessartine origin - Tanzania stone measurements - 0.28 x 0.2 x 0,24 in / 7 x 5 x 6 mm ring size - 7.75 US (this ring ma...
Crystal, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Polygon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
GFCO Certified 2.30 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Fancy Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Certificate, Natural Tsavorite Garnet, No Treatment, Tanzania, Vivid Green Gemstone: 2.09 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.2 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.19 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
6.45 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
4.70 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pixel Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Baguette Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Trillion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Garnet Ring Gold Raw Crystal Unisex Spessartine Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural raw crystal of Spessartine garnet Spessartine origin - Tanzania stone measurements - 0.28 x 0.2 x 0,24 in / 7 x 5 x 6 mm ring size - 7.75 US ring weight ...
Garnet, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.45 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Square Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
This unique variety derives its name from the Greek words "rhodon," meaning rose, and "lithos," meaning stone, perfectly encapsulating the gem's rosy allure.y Mined in various locat...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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.