Exceptionally Rare GIA 7.44ct Old Mine Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Specifications Object: Natural diamond ring (stone available unmounted / re-set to order) Era: Antique, 19th century (Old Mine Cut) Carat weight: 7.44 carats Colour grade: Fancy Int...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.73 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Loose Gemstone for Custom Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Gemstone: Aquamarine Carat Weight: 2.73 carats Cut: Emerald Cut Setting: Loose, Unmounted Use: Custom Ring, Pendant, Cocktail Ring, Col...
Emerald, Beryl, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ros...
GIA Certified Diamond 1.07 Carat F Color and VVS2 Clarity, Laser Inscription
Located in Grenoble, FR
A mounting will be sent with the diamond, made with white gold 18 kt, your jeweler will polish and make a rhodium bath after setting process and resize the ring at your finger size. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.5 in D 0.35 in L 0.5 in
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 7.86 Carat Unmounted Trillion
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 7.86 carat Mint Green Tourmaline trillion shaped gem, offered unmounted to a very unique lady or gentleman. Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.6 x 8.7 mm. Returns are accepted and paid ...
Tourmaline
Tanzanite Ring Gem 12.33 Carat Unmounted Oval Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive 12.33 carat Tanzanite oval unmounted loose gemstone, offered to a fine gem lover. Dimensions: 16.60 x 12.40 x 8.50 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of...
Tanzanite
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.18 Carat Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 3.18 carat Pink Tourmaline emerald cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gemstone lover. Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 day...
Tourmaline
Aquamarine Ring Gem 5.52 Carat Unmounted Marquise Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With dimensions of 19.10 x 9.40 x 5.30 mm, this loose and unmounted treasure embodies the tranquil beauty of the ocean and sky.
Aquamarine, Beryl
Aquamarine Ring Gem 11.20 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Desirable 11.20 carat Aquamarine square cushion gem, offered loose to someone special. Dimensions: 13.60 x 13.50 x 10.10 mm Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of deliv...
Aquamarine, Beryl
Aquamarine Ring Gem 5.55 Carat Unmounted Kite Shape Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
5.55 carat "loupe clean" Aquamarine loose gemstone. This kite shaped gem is offered unmounted to a passionate gemstone collector. Dimensions: 14.70mm x 14.00mm x 6.80mm. Returns are ...
Aquamarine, Beryl
Sold
W 0.32 in D 0.25 in L 0.36 in
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.11 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.11 carat "Neon" Pink Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very special. Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of deli...
Tourmaline
Tanzanite Ring Gem 2.17 Carat Pear Shape Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Remarkable 2.17 carat, "loupe clean", Tanzanite pear shape gem, offered loose to a special lady. Dimensions: 11.30mm x 7.20mm x 4.50mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 d...
Tanzanite
Sold
W 0.52 in D 0.36 in L 0.56 in
Mint Tourmaline Ring Gem 10.66 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Desirable 10.66 carat Mint Tourmaline unmounted cushion gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone collector. Dimensions: 14.10 x 13.00 x 9.10 mm Returns are accepted and paid by us withi...
Tourmaline
Chrysoberyl Ring Gem 0.97 Carat Kite Shape Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Special 0.97 carat "loupe clean" greenish yellow Chrysoberyl loose gemstone. This kite shaped gem is offered to a passionate gemstone collector. Chrysoberyl measurements: 7.50mm x 7....
Chrysoberyl
Aquamarine Ring Loose Stone 1.85 Carat Unmounted Emerald Cut Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.85 Carat Aquamarine emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone special. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery. We offer supreme custom jewelry...
Aquamarine, Beryl
Sold
W 0.32 in D 0.16 in L 0.34 in
Blue Tourmaline Ring Gem 2.75 Carat Cushion Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 2.75 carat "Lagoon" Blue Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a fine gem aficionado. Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.9 x 5.9 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us w...
Tourmaline
Amethyst Ring Gem 16.19 Carat Unmounted Square Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 16.19 carat Brazilian Amethyst square cushion gem, offered loose to a very special lady or gentleman. Amethyst dimensions: 16.50mm x 16.50mm x 11.00mm. Returns are accepted ...
Amethyst, Quartz
Sold
W 0.51 in D 0.33 in L 0.51 in
Tanzanite Ring Gem 10.41 Carat Square Octagon Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
World class 10.41 carat square octagon, Asscher-cut Tanzanite gem, offered loose to a devoted gemstone collector. Dimensions: 12.9 x 12.9 x 8.3 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by u...
Tanzanite
Spessartite Garnet Ring Gem 9.59 Carat Hexagon Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 9.59 carat Spessartite Garnet Hexagon gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone connoisseur. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery. We offer supreme cus...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Sold
W 0.34 in D 0.29 in L 0.43 in
Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 4.78 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 4.78 carat Mint Green Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a devoted gem lover. Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 7.2 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us withi...
Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 9.55 Carat Unmounted Oval Gemstone - Collectors Gem
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous 9.55-Carat Pink Tourmaline Oval Gem – Design Your Dream - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Unleash your creativity with the Marvelous 9.55-Carat Pink Tourmaline Oval Gem, a ...
Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline Ring Necklace Gem 4.27 Carat Unmounted Kite Shape Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sensational 4.27 carat Kite shaped Pink Tourmaline loose gemstone, offered unset to a passionate gemstone collector. Pink Tourmaline measurements: 12.90mm x 12.30mm x 5.60mm. Returns...
Tourmaline
Sold
W 0.34 in D 0.26 in L 0.39 in
Pink Tourmaline Ring Loose Gemstone 4.15 Carat Unmounted Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Celebrate love with this splendid 4.15-carat Pink Tourmaline emerald-cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted and ready to become a treasured symbol of romance.
Tourmaline
Imperial Topaz Ring Loose Gemstone Unmounted 2.94 Carat Stone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Special 2.94 carat Brazilian Imperial Topaz radiant, emerald-cut stone, offered loose. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery. We offer supreme custom jewelry ...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Pink Tourmaline Ring Loose Stone 7.46 Carat Cushion Unmounted Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pristine 7.46 carat Pink Tourmaline cushion loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a special lady. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery. We offer supreme custo...
Tourmaline
Tanzanite Ring Gem 6.37 Carat Emerald Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.37 carat vivid Blue Tanzanite emerald cut loose gemstone, offered unmounted to someone very special. Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.7 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of...
Tanzanite
Scapolite Ring Gem 14.21 Carat Asscher Cut Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection 14.21 Scapolite loose gemstone. This square, emerald-cut (Asscher cut) gem, is offered to a gemstone lover. Scapolite measurements: 15.20mm x 15.20mm x 10.70mm. Returns ar...
Other
GIA Certified 8.41ct Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Trapezoid Ring Platinum Prime
Located in New York, NY
Diamond is currently unmounted, awaiting purchaser's ring size for proper process.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
W 0.54 in D 0.41 in L 0.54 in
Pink Tourmaline Ring Gem 13.06 Carat Unmounted Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous 13.06 carat Pink Tourmaline square cushion gem, offered loose to a fine gemstone lover. Dimensions: 13.70 x 13.70 x 10.40 mm Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 da...
Tourmaline
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 3.02 Carat Unmounted Marquise Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.02 carat "loupe clean" Green Tourmaline marquise gem, offered loose to a gem lover. Green Tourmaline dimensions: 14.00mm x 7.10mm x 5.30mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us with...
Tourmaline
Grey Blue Spinel Ring Gem 3.62 Carat Oval Unmounted Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.62 carat Blue-Grey Spinel oval loose gemstone, offered unmounted to a gemstone connoisseur. Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.6 mm. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery...
Spinel
Green Tourmaline Ring Gem 5.09 Carat Unmounted Pear Shape Loose Gemstone
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Attractive 5.09 carat, "loupe clean", Green Tourmaline pear shape gem, offered loose to a gem lover. Green Tourmaline dimensions: 13.50mm x 9.50mm x 6.80mm. Returns are accepted and ...
Tourmaline
GIA Certified 5.00Carats of Fancy Yellow Diamond on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent classic design for this refined ring in 18k gold with a GIA certified natural fancy yellow diamond , cushion cut, of 5,00carats, VVS2 clarity, so clean and brilliant, wit...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unique GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.86 carat GIA certified Radiant cut center Fancy Light Yellow diamond, VS2 clarity. The center diamond is set with white step cut trapezoid diamonds weighing .75 carats -- VS cl...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
8.20 Carat Emerald Cut Indicolite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 8.20 carat emerald cut Indicolite Tourmaline, offered loose and unmounted for collectors, gemstone connoisseurs, and clients seeking a remarkable center stone for a bespoke je...
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
GIA Certified 32.3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Cushion Modified Brilliant FANCY INTENSE YELLOW and White Diamond Ring Gross Weight 16.80 gms 18k Gold 10.340 gms One Cushion Modified Brilliant FANCY INTENSE YELLOW Diamond VS2- 30...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
4.08 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Loose Gemstone by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A serene 4.08 carat emerald cut natural aquamarine, offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills for collectors and custom jewelry clients. With its clean architectur...
Emerald, Beryl, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ros...
$19,990
W 0.66 in L 0.66 in
Aquamarine 21.71 Carat Princess Cut Loose Gemstone, Unmounted, Design Your Dream
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose and unmounted, this 21.71 carat aquamarine is an impressive statement gemstone featuring a crisp princess cut with clean geometry and bright light return. The stone pre...
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.57 Carat G VS1 Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow Gold ring featuring a 3.57 carat old mine brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded G color and VS1 clarity, offering a bright and li...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.81 carat fancy intense yellow diamond ring.
Located in London, GB
3.81 Fancy intense yellow diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, SI2 clarity, with a weight of...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
7.31 CTW Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a modified square brilliant cut diamond weighing 6.01 carats total - fancy intense yellow with VS2 clarity Prong set in a yellow gold basket and flanked by shield shaped di...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.00 Carats of Fancy Yellow Diamond on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive and stunning GIA certified fancy intense yellow diamond on spectacular ring ,with a exquisite design , very adorable piece. Ring come in 18k gold with a GIA certified na...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Aquamarine Beryl Gemstone: 4.77 CT Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Madagascar Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Crystal Blue / Santa Maria Blue Clarity : SI Clean Treatment : Heat Family : Beryl This Aquamarine gemstone is a bea...
Aquamarine
$1,300
W 0.52 in D 0.32 in L 0.38 in
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone: 7.88 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Beryl
Located in Peshawar, PK
Hardness : 7.5-8 Origin : Pakistan Shape : Emerald Cut Color : Blue Clarity : SI Weight : 7.88 Carats Dimensions : 13 * 9.5 * 8 MM Treatment : Heat Family : Beryl This elegant Aq...
Aquamarine
Blue Apatite Gemstone: Emerald Cut 0.96 CT December Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight : 0.96 Carats Dimensions : 6.2 * 4 * 3.5 MM Treatment : Natural Cut : Emerald Clarity : VVS Hardness : 5 Origin : Madagascar Color : Neon Blue Use : For Making Jewelry This ...
Apatite
Victorian GIA 3.41 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Glowing the warm gold-brown of cognac in candlelight, this old mine cut diamond weighs 3.41 carats and is certified by GIA as Fancy Yellowish Brown in color and VVS2 in clarity, a pa...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.43 in D 0.35 in L 0.76 in
13.75-Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Loose Gemstone for Custom Luxury Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Presenting a Superb 13.75-Carat Elongated Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Introducing a stunning 13.75-carat elongated emerald-cut aquamarine gemston...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$18,750
W 0.39 in D 0.3 in L 0.66 in
11.35ct Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gem - Merkaba Jewelry BH
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 11.35 Carat Bluish Green Emerald-Cut Tourmaline: A Collector’s Dream and Custom Jewelry Inspiration By Merkaba Beverly Hills. Introducing a stunning 11.35 carat Bluish G...
Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AJD 14 Inch Expandable Graduated Emerald Rondel Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
. This **14‑inch expandable graduated emerald necklace** is a beautifully crafted piece designed to bring elegance and versatility to any jewelry collection. It features **grad...
Emerald
$7,672Sale Price|20% Off
6.88 Carat Kite Aquamarine Morganite Diamond Platinum 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.88 carats of kite shaped aquamarine and morganite bring contrasting blue and blush pink hues to these diamond drop earrings by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Crafted in platinum an...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18...
1.12ct Diamond 3D Star of David Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold, Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Embrace Luxury and Spirituality, 18K Yellow Gold Star of David Diamond Necklace by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. An heirloom quality Star of David diamond necklace in 18K yellow go...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
Vintage 1930's Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown Amber Lamé UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite shade of moss green crepe silk, set off by an abstract silk lamé pattern in shades of amber, yellow and cream set against a black background with gold ...
$1,698
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
3D Star of David Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Magen David Necklace - Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Discover the Timeless Elegance of the 18K Yellow Gold 3D 1.2 Carat Diamond Star of David Necklace: A Gift of Love and Spiritual Significance By Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. When s...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Iconic Silk Leopard Print Bustier Dresst
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Get ready to turn heads in this drop dead gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana black label dress. Wild jumbo leopard print with decorative quilting. Corseting lace-up grommet detail on both ...
Chanel Mini Classic Raffia Square Flap Bag Dark Beige Gold Hardware New
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
This Mini Classic Flap Bag is in dark beige raffia with light gold tone hardware, featuring a front flap with CC turnlock closure and a single Interwoven light gold tone and dark bei...
Rare Himalayan Mountain Emerald and Diamond convertible Tiara/Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique tiara that also converts into a necklace. It features 3 stunning GRS-certified natural emerald beads weighing a total of 27.05 carats, embellished with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.19ct Unheated Burmese Lilac Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ring Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Refined, romantic, and exceptionally rare, this 1.19 carat unheated Burmese lilac sapphire ring is a luminous expression of fine jewelry artistry by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and-navy tweed silhouette often referred to as “Blue Jasmine.” This exact archival design ...
7.54 Carat Square Octagon Mint Green Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A remarkable 7.54 carat mint green tourmaline takes center stage in this elegant diamond split shank ring, handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Cut i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
VERSUS by Gianni Versace 1990's Black Tailored Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Gianni Versace's Versus comes this sleek and chic, ultra 1990's suit. Jacket has an arch opening in the dart area. See Photo #2. Black crepe wool. Fully lined in matching blac...
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.