Natural London Blue Topaz Gemstone 23.05 Ct Round Mixed Cut.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered Round Mixed cut Natural Gemstone Flawless London Blue Topaz 23.05 ct. It's 'AAA' Quality & Loop Clean Gemstone. Transparent. Ideal for ring of pendant! Dimensions:15.95m...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$168Sale Price|20% Off
Iridescent Imperial Topaz 4.15 carats Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.15 carats Dimensions 9.7 x 7.9 x 6.4 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included) Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion Discover the allure o...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
18.55 carats Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 18.55 carat Dimensions 13.8x13.5x11.8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This exquisite 18.55 carat Topaz is a natural gemston...
Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.32 carats Imperial Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.32 carats Dimensions 7.35x6.91x5.40 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Octagon Cut Asscher This exquisite 2.32 carat Imperial Topaz is a natural gem...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$240Sale Price|20% Off
3.65 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Baguette Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 3.65 Carats Dimension: 8.5x8x5.8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Dense Blue Shape: Baguette Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand London Blue Topaz...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$144Sale Price|20% Off
5.70 carats Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.70 carat Dimensions 9.8x8.4x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion This exquisite 5.70 carat natural Pakistan's Topaz gemstone f...
Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
10.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz From Skardu Mine Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 10.65 Carats Dimension: 13.2 x 10.6 x 8.5 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant gem...
Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
28.90 Carat Huge Natural Loose Golden Topaz Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 28.90 Carats Dimension: 17.1 x 16.2 x 12.3 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radi...
Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
14.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Oval Shape From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 14.00 Carats Dimension: 17.5 x 11.2 x 8.3 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Oval Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant gemstone...
Topaz
$148Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 carats Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.80 carats Dimensions 11.3x7.4x4.8 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity eye clean Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This exquisite 3.80 carat natural Pakistan's ...
Topaz
$124Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 carats Topaz Stone Emerald Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.70 carats Dimensions 8.9x6.4x5.3 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape octagon Cut emerald This exquisite 2.70 carat Topaz gemstone, hailing from the ri...
Topaz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 11.55 Carat Natural Loose Topaz Light Golden Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 11.55 Carats Dimension: 14.6 x 10.1 x 8.5 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz ...
Topaz
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning 19.95 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Loose Golden Topaz from Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Topaz Weight : 19.95 Carats Dimensions : 14.3x13.2x10.3 mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Skardu Color: Light Golden Shape: Emerald Cut: Asscher Certificate: On Demand ...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 6.95 Carat Golden Cushion Cut, From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 6.95 Carats Dimensions : 10.5*9*7.5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : VS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This beautiful Topaz gem...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 7.83 Carat Golden Cushion Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 7.83 Carats Dimensions : 12*9*8 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This stunning Topaz gemst...
Topaz
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine Huge 35.95 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz with Imperial Shade
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Topaz Weight : 35.95 Carats Dimensions : 24x15.3x11.1 mm Clarity : Clean Origin : Skardu Color: Golden Shape: Long Cushion Cut: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Month: ...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$380Sale Price|20% Off
15.82 carats Blue Topaz Pair Custom Precision Natural African Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.82 carats Dimensions 10.4x10.3x8.7 mm Treatment Heated Origin Africa Clarity eye clean Shape octagon Cut custom precision This exquisite pair of natural Blue Topaz g...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 4.83 Carat Golden Trillion Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 4.83 Carats Dimensions : 10.5*10.5*6 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Fancy Cut Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This fancy-cut Golden Yel...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 3.61 Carat Golden Yellow Color November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 3.61 Carats Dimensions : 11*6*5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Heated Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This radiant Topaz gemsto...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 5.42 Carat Golden Cushion Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 5.42 Carats Dimensions : 9*9*7 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : VS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This cushion-cut Golden Yello...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 7.37 Carat Golden Emerald Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 7.37 Carats Dimensions : 12*8*7 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This emerald-cut Golden Yel...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: Asscher Cut Faceted For Jewelry 4.11 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 4.11 Carats Dimensions : 8*8*6.5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Heated Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This elegant Topaz gems...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 7.20 Carat Golden Asscher Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 7.20 Carats Dimensions : 10*10*7 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Asscher Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This Asscher-cut Golden Ye...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 6.61 Carat Faceted Emerald Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 6.61 Carats Dimensions : 15*6.2*6 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This emerald-cut Golden...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 3.56 Carat Faceted Emerald Cut, November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 3.56 Carats Dimensions : 9.5*7*4.5 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Emerald Cut Clarity : VVS Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This emerald-cut Topaz s...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 4.070 Carat Faceted Cushion Cut, November Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 4.070 Carats Dimensions : 10*7.5*6 mm Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This cushion-cut Topaz feat...
Topaz
Natural Topaz Gemstone: 8.54 Carat Faceted Cushion Cut From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight - 8.54 Carats Dimensions : 11*10.5*7.5 mm Color : Yellow Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardness : 8 This cushion-cut Yellow To...
Topaz
Golden Color Yellow Topaz Faceted Emerald Cut Gemstone for Fine Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Loose Faceted Topaz Gemstone Color Golden Imperial with champagne hue Weight 5.4 carats Dimension 10.5*8.5*6.7 mm Origin Skardu Pakistan Treatment Standard He...
Topaz
$440Sale Price|20% Off
20.10 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Pair For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Pair Weight: 20.10 Carats Dimensions : 11.1 x 10.8 x 9.5 Mm Or 11.2 x 10.9 x 9.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Blue Certifi...
Blue Topaz
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
25.65 Carats London Blue Topaz Natural Gemstone Fancy Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose London Blue Topaz Weight: 25.65 Carats Dimension: 17.8 x 15.1 x 11.6 Mm Shape: Emerald Colour: Blue Origin: Brazil Certificate: On Demand . London Blue Topaz is believed to of...
Blue Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Faceted Golden Topaz Gemstone, 5.80 Carats, Emerald Cut, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 5.80 Carats Dimension: 11.3 x 8.7 x 6.6 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is...
Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
8.90 Carat Natural Faceted Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 8.90 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 10.7 x 8.9 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Asscher Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is...
Topaz
$400Sale Price|20% Off
13.60 Carat Natural Faceted Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 13.60 Carats Dimension: 13.8 x 12.6 x 9.3 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz ...
Topaz
$208Sale Price|20% Off
6.65 Carat Natural Faceted Golden Topaz Princess Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Weight: 6.65 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 9.7 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Princess Cut : Princess Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand...
Topaz
$232Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 Carat Adorable Loose Blue Topaz Pair Carving For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz Pair Weight: 4.80 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 7 x 4.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Colour: Blue Certificate: On Demand Shape: Crescent Blue topaz is a stunning gemstone prized fo...
Blue Topaz
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 14.40 Carat Faceted Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz Weight: 14.40 Carats Dimension: 15.9 x 11.8 x 8.2 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a ra...
Topaz
Precision Cut Cyan Blue Color Topaz Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight 9.0 carats Dimension 12.7 x 11.50 x 8.1 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Precision Mixed Oval Trans...
Blue Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Lot Weight: 5.20 Carats Sizes: 2.00, 1.30, 1.10, and 0.50 Carats Origin: Katlang Pakistan Color; Imperial Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Imperia...
Imperial Topaz, Other
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 12.37 Carat Natural Imperial Topaz Gemstone Cushion Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Imperial Topaz Weight: 12.37 Carats Dimension: 14.29 x 11.23 x 9.24 Mm Shape: Cushion Colour: Light Orange Origin: Katlang, Pakistan Treatment: None Certificate: Available ...
Imperial Topaz, Other
13.35 Carats Natural Sky Blue Topaz Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Sky Blue Topaz Weight: 13.35 Carats Dimension: 14.5 x 11.9 x 9.1 Mm Shape: Emerald Colour: Sky Blue Origin: Brazil Certificate: On Demand . Sky Blue Topaz benefits center on e...
Blue Topaz, Other
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
12.00 Carat Loupe Clean Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Katlang Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 12.00 Carats Dimension: 17.4 x 10.3 x 6.8 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color; Imperial Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Impe...
Imperial Topaz
Hexagonal Shape Cyan Blue Brazilian Topaz Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight 8.0 carats Dimension 14.5 x 10.3 x 7.8 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Hexagon Transparency Transpa...
Blue Topaz
Amber Champagne Color Topaz Natural Cushion Cut Faceted Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Champagne Topaz Weight 17.20 carats Dimension 15.5*12.1*9.7 mm Origin Skardu Pakistan Treatment None SKU TBP15k Shape and Cut Rectangular Cushion Tr...
Imperial Topaz
$172Sale Price|20% Off
8.10 carats Quality Topaz Stone Asscher Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Whether set in a bespoke piece or admired as a loose gem, this exquisite Pakistani Topaz radiates timeless beauty and rarity.
Topaz
$240Sale Price|25% Off
7.20 carats Neon Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut Natural Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.20 carat Dimensions 15.2x8.5x6mm Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Shop this stunning 7.20 carat Natural Neon Blue Topaz — a...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$360Sale Price|20% Off
11.15 carats Neon Blue Topaz Stone Oval Cut Natural Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.15 carat Dimensions 15.3x12.7x8.5 Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Oval Cut Precision This stunning 11.15 carat Neon Blue Topaz is a natural ge...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$188Sale Price|20% Off
11.50 carats Golden Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.50 carats Dimensions 12.6x12.2x9.3 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This exquisite 11.50 carat Golden Topaz is a natural...
Topaz
11 Carats Imperial Champagne Color Cushion Cut Topaz Gemstone for Jewellery 13mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: Champagne Topaz from Katlang Valley, Mardan – Natural Loose Gemstone for Fine Jewelry Discover the soft golden glow of this natural champagne topaz from Katlang Valle...
Topaz
$128Sale Price|20% Off
5.80 carats Quality Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.80 carat Dimensions 9.8x8.5x7.9mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This exquisite 5.80 carat natural Pakistan's Topaz gemstone ...
Topaz
10.35 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Imperial Topaz Emerald Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.35 carat Dimensions 15.9x8.8x7.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG199 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio...
Imperial Topaz
AIG Certified Natural London Blue Topaz Gemstone: 88.49 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight : 88.49 Carats Dimensions : 29.19 * 22.08 * 16.65 mm Color : Lodon Blue Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Brazil Hardness : 8 This stunning **Lond...
Topaz
AIG Certified Natural London Blue Topaz Gemstone: 69.24 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight : 69.24 Carats Dimensions : 24.23 * 20.02 * 17.83 mm Color : Lodon Blue Shape : Cushion Cut Clarity : Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Brazil Hardness : 8 This elegant **Londo...
Topaz
AIG Certified Natural London Blue Topaz Gemstone: 79.70 Carat Trillion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Wight : 79.70 Carats Dimensions : 27.20 * 26.61 * 18.97 mm Color : Lodon Blue Shape : Trillion Cut Clarity : Clean Treatment : Heat Origin : Brazil Hardness : 8 This striking **Lon...
Topaz
$320Sale Price|20% Off
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Topaz Weight: 7.50 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 11.7 x 7.2 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a ...
Topaz
$480Sale Price|20% Off
26.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 26.00 Carats Dimension: 16.7 x 15.4 x 12 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Asscher Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant...
Topaz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
4.50 carats Peach Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.50 carats Dimensions 11.1x7.7x6.0 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape cushion Cut Fancy Cushion This exquisite 4.50 carat natural Pakistan's Topaz gem...
Topaz
$116Sale Price|20% Off
3.29 carats Peach Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.29 carats Dimensions 8.5x8.5x5.2 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape cushion Cut faceted This exquisite 3.29 carat natural Pakistan's Topaz gemston...
Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 7.8 x 7.8 x 6.5 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Asscher Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radiant ...
Topaz
$280Sale Price|20% Off
12.55 Carats Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz Weight: 12.55 Carats Dimension: 12.9 x 13.1 x 9.5 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color: Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radian...
Topaz
Large Size Emerald Cut Clean London Blue Topaz Gemstone for Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted London Blue Topaz Weight 33.00 carats Dimension 20.0 x 15.4 x 11.9 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically standard heated Shape and Cut Rectangular E...
Topaz
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.