1.50 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 5.7 x 3.8 Mm Colour: Teal Origin: Madagascar, Africa Certificate: On Customer Demand Sapphire, a gemstone of legendary beau...
Sapphire, Other
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.45 Carats Sizes: 7.9 x 6.1 x 3.5 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Teal Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: On Customer Demand Sapphir...
Sapphire, Other
Teal Sapphire 1.25Ct natural Loose gemstone, pear cut, Origin Kenya
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Unheated Sapphire Loose gemstone Certification is possible at the request of the buyer.
Sapphire
Teal Sapphire 1.21Ct natural Loose gemstone, cushion cut, Origin Madagascar
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Certificate GFCO Gemstone Color: Green-Blue/ Blue-Green Gemstone Type: Sapphire Gemstone size: 6.61x5.09x4.25mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: Eye clean Gemstone Shape: cushion ...
Sapphire
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Teal Green Sapphire Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.70 Carats Dimension: 6.4 x 6.0 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Teal Green Origin: Madagascar, Africa Certificate: On Customer Demand Sapphire, a gemstone of legendar...
Green Sapphire, Other
$416Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Lot 6 Piece Madagascar's Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.60 carat Piece 6 Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix This beautiful 4.60 carat teal sapphire lot from Madagascar features six well-matched g...
Sapphire
$864Sale Price / set|30% Off
1.63 Carat Teal Green Natural Sapphire Round Cut Loose Gemstones Perfect Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
1.63 Carat Total Weight Natural Green Sapphire Round Cut Matching Pair Loose Gemstones – Earth-Mined September Birthstone Sapphires, Calibrated Size & Shape, Perfect Pair for Ear...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Untreated Certified 2.91 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 2.91 Carats Sizes: 9.35 x 7.76 x 4.43 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Teal Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Sapphir...
Sapphire, Other
AIG Certified 2.11 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 2.11 Carats Sizes: 8.78 x 6.02 x 3.96 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Teal Treatment: Non Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Sapphire, ...
Sapphire, Other
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Stone Pear Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.25 carat Dimensions 7.8x5.4x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Sir Lankan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Pear This 1.25 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire is a stunning gemstone, e...
Sapphire
Certified 1.54 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Oval Shape Gem From Madagascar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.54 Carats Sizes: 7.87 x 6.09 x 3.81 Mm Origin: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Oval Colour: Teal Treatment: Heat Enhancement Certificate: AIG Certificate Availab...
Sapphire, Other
$424Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Lots 5 Piece Mix Cut Madagascar Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carats Piece 5 Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix Cut This 3.35 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Lot consists of 5 beautifully mixed-cut gem...
Sapphire
5.05 Carat Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning Natural Heated Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire Carat: 5.05 carats Shape: Oval Measurement: 10.66 x 8.17 x 6.12 mm Color: green-blue Cut: Brilliant/Modified Brilliant Clarity: VV...
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
4.05 Carat Oval cut Teal Sapphire
Located in London, England
4.05 Carat Oval cut Teal Sapphire. This exquisite Teal Sapphire weighs 4.05 carats and has intense, captivating blue-green hues. It measures 9.5mm by 7.7mm by 6.1mm. It is the perfe...
Sapphire
3.08 Carat Emerald cut Teal Sapphire
Located in London, England
3.08 Carat Emerald cut Teal Sapphire. This exquisite Teal Sapphire weighs 3.08 carats and has intense, captivating blue-green hues. It measures 9.2mm by 7.3mm by 4.5mm. It is the pe...
Sapphire
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Cushion Teal Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1.10-carat Cushion Teal Blue GIA Certified Natural Sapphire was selected by our experts for its top luster. Certificate number 1206389628. We can custom make for this rare gem ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 2.92 Carat Radiant-Shaped Teal Natural Sapphire GIA Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 2.92-carat Radiant Natural Greenish Blue Unheated Sapphire GIA Certificate 1206137505 was hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color. It's a mix of vibra...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
1 1/3 Carat Emerald Shape Teal Sapphire GIA Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Emerald shape 1.35-carat Natural Unheated Teal color sapphire GIA certified has been hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color that in a certain light is ...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire
$182Sale Price|20% Off
1.06 Carats Teal Blue Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.06 carats Dimensions 7.0x5.1x3.1 mm Treatment Heated Origin Madagascar Clarity SI Shape oval Cut Faceted This stunning 1.06 carat teal blue sapphire from Madagascar ...
Blue Sapphire
$200Sale Price|20% Off
1.16 Carats Teal Blue Sapphire Stone Cushion Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.16 carats Dimensions 8.2x4.8x2.8 mm Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This stunning 1.16 carat teal blue sapphire from Ma...
Blue Sapphire
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
2.06 Carat Cushion Shaped Teal, Green Unheated Natural Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 2.06-carat Natural Cushion Greenish Blue Unheated Sapphire GIA Certificate 5211043017 was hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color. It's a mix of vibrant Gr...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
Natural Teal Sapphire Gemstone: 0.52 Carat Oval Cut Faceted For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 0.52 carat Dimensions: 5 * 4 * 3 MM Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment: Heated Origin : Africa Zodiac sign : virgo , Taurus, Aries Birth : September Hardness : mohs 9 knoop 1175-...
Sapphire
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.01 Carat Cushion-Shape Teal Color Sapphire GIA Certified Unheated
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 3.01-carat Natural Cushion Greenish Blue Unheated Sapphire GIA Certificate 6203625761 was hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color. It's a mix of vibrant Gr...
Sapphire
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
2.07 Carat Round Shaped Teal Green Color Unheated Natural Sapphire GIA Cert
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Rare 2.07-carat Round Natural Cushion Greenish Blue Unheated Sapphire GIA Certificate 5211043018 was hand-selected by our experts for its top luster and unique color. It's a mix o...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
$200Sale Price|20% Off
1.11 carats Teal Sapphire Stone Pear Cut Natural Gemstone from Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.11 carats Dimensions 7.1x5.2x3.7 mm Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape pear Cut faceted This exquisite 1.11 carat sapphire gemstone, skillfully cu...
Sapphire
Natural Unheated Teal Green Sapphire heart shape 2.22 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fall in love with a Natural Unheated Teal Green Sapphire, a heart-shaped gem that radiates elegance and natural beauty. Weighing 2.22 carats, this Sapphire measures 6.93 x 8.49 x 4.9...
Green Sapphire
$360Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carats Teal Sapphire Stones 5 Piece Gemstones Lot from Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.25 carats No of pieces 05 Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS This stunning lot consists of 5 multi colored sapphire gemstones with a total carat weight of...
Sapphire
$328Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carats Teal Sapphire Stones 5 Piece Gemstones Lot from Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carats No of pieces 05 Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS This stunning lot consists of 5 multi colored sapphire gemstones with a total carat weight of...
Sapphire
$506Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carats Teal Sapphire Stones 6 Piece Gemstones Lot from Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carats No of pieces 06 Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS This stunning lot consists of 6 multi colored sapphire gemstones with a total carat weight of...
Sapphire
Natural Unheated Teal Green-Blue Sapphire Gemstone 7.34 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a statement with a Natural Unheated Teal Green-Blue Sapphire, a rare and striking gemstone prized for its vivid color and natural beauty. Weighing 7.34 carats, this round Sapphi...
Blue Sapphire
Natural Unheated Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire Gemstone 1.33 carats w GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the elegance of a Natural Unheated Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire, a gemstone celebrated for its sophisticated color and brilliance. Weighing 1.33 carats, this round Sapphire...
Blue Sapphire
Natural Unheated Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire Stone 3.02 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fall in love with a Natural Unheated Teal Greenish Blue Sapphire, a cushion-shaped gemstone prized for its vivid color and flawless clarity. Weighing 3.02 carats, this Sapphire measu...
Blue Sapphire
Natural Unheated Teal Bluish Green Sapphire oval shape 3.09 carats w GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the serene beauty of a Natural Unheated Teal Bluish Green Sapphire, a rare gemstone prized for its clarity and natural charm. Weighing 3.09 carats, this oval-shaped Sapphire...
Green Sapphire
$816Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Teal Blue Sapphire Untreated GRA Certified Cushion Cut No Heat
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.10ct Teal Blue Sapphire Untreated GRA Certified Cushion Cut No Heat 6.4x5.4mm GRA Certified Fine Teal Blue Sapphire Untreated Loose Gem. 1.10 Carat sapphire with a beautiful teal ...
Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$3,329
Teal Sapphire Emerald Cut Natural Heated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
Colour and clarity has been permanently enhanced by heat. This teal sapphire is available to purchase as a loose sapphire or contact us to enquire regarding custom fine jewellery cr...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$5,915
Teal Sapphire 2.58 Ct Oval Natural Unheated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
This teal sapphire is available to purchase as a loose sapphire or contact us to enquire regarding custom fine jewellery creation.
Sapphire
Unavailable|$800
1ct Round TEAL BLUE UNHEATED SAPPHIRE
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Discover the timeless beauty of this EYE CLEAN 1-carat Round Teal Blue Natural Untreated Sapphire Gemstone. Its classic round cut radiates with a symphony of light, enhancing the sto...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,272
1.96ct Round Teal Blue Sapphire Gemstone
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Indulge in the captivating beauty of this 1.96-carat natural teal blue sapphire, expertly cut into a classic round shape. This gemstone features a unique blend of blue and green hue...
Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$2,000
1.72 Ct Round Teal Color Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
This 1.72 Ct Round shape sapphire exhibits great mix of blue and green color which is referred to as Teal color . The round shape and the color and quality of this stone makes it ver...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$13,394
Teal Sapphire Cushion 4.03 ct Natural Unheated
Located in South Melbourne, AU
This teal sapphire is available to purchase as a loose sapphire or contact us to enquire regarding custom fine jewellery creation.
Sapphire, Green Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,144
1.06 ct Teal Sapphire Heart Natural Unheated
Located in South Melbourne, AU
This teal sapphire is available to purchase as a loose sapphire or contact us to enquire regarding custom fine jewellery creation.
Sapphire
Unavailable|$2,800
2.06 Ct Kite shape Teal Color sapphire
Located in New York, NY
This 2.06 Ct Kite shape sapphire is great unusual kite shape and of great Clarity and also exhibits blueish green tone color that is referred to as Teal color sapphire variety now da...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$752
1ct Round Teal Blue Natural Untreated Sapphire Gemstone
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Discover the timeless beauty of this EYE CLEAN 1-carat Round Teal Blue Natural Untreated Sapphire Gemstone. Its classic round cut radiates with a symphony of light, enhancing the sto...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$882
1ct Oval NATURAL UNHEATED TEAL BLUE SAPPHIRE Gemstone
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Step into a world of serene beauty with this EYE CLEAN 1.0-carat Oval Natural UNHEATED Teal Blue Sapphire Gemstone. Boasting an eye-clean clarity, this gemstone is a paragon of purit...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,380
1.3ct Oval NATURAL UNHEATED TEAL BLUE SAPPHIRE Gemstone
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Step into a world of serene beauty with this EYE CLEAN 1.3-carat Oval Natural Unheated Teal Blue Sapphire Gemstone. Boasting an eye-clean clarity, this gemstone is a paragon of puri...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire
Unavailable|$2,446
Teal Sapphire 1.65 ct Radiant Cut Natural Heated
Located in South Melbourne, AU
Colour and clarity has been permanently enhanced by heat. This teal sapphire is available to purchase as a loose sapphire or contact us to enquire regarding custom fine jewellery...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,680
2.58ct Oval Teal Green Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.58 cts Measurements: 9.13 x 7.11 x 4.65 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavil...
Green Sapphire
Unavailable|$3,040
3.3ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire from Australia Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.3 cts Measurements: 9.78 x 7.17 x 5.42 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step C...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,200
1.09ct Oval Teal Green Sapphire GIA Certified Australian
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 6214174655 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting St...
Green Sapphire, Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,120
3.02ct Pear Teal Green Sapphire from Australia Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.02 cts Measurements: 11.18 x 8.17 x 4.47 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step...
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,050
3.11ct Round NATURAL Teal Greenish BLUE SAPPHIRE Gemstone
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Experience the epitome of authentic beauty and luxury with 3.11ct Round Brilliant Cut Natural Teal Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone. This exquisite gem exudes a deep and alluring blue hu...
Blue Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,900
1.90 Ct Emerald cut Green Teal color Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
This 1.90 Ct Emerald cut Green Sapphire exhibits beautiful mix of blue and green color which is also referred to as Teal color Sapphire., it is beautifully cut and exhibits great col...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,680
1.31ct Oval Teal Blue Sapphire GIA Certified Thailand Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2215057364 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut Cuttin...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Green Sapphire
Unavailable|$2,400
1.32ct Oval Greenish-Blue Teal Sapphire from Tanzania, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.32 cts Measurements: 6.76 x 5.49 x 3.92 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavil...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
Unavailable|$880
1.68ct Cushion Greenish-Blue Teal Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.68 cts Measurements: 6.16 x 6.12 x 4.50 mm Shape: Cushion Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: S...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,200
1.41ct Trillion Blue Teal Sapphire from Tanzania, Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.41 cts Measurements: 7.14 x 6.55 x 3.77 mm Shape: Trillion Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: ...
Sapphire
Unavailable|$1,760
2.63ct Oval Peach & Teal Blue Parti Colour Sapphire
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Sapphire Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.63 cts Measurements: 8.44x7.27x4.86 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: ...
Sapphire
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry 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.