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10.30 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Hexagon Cut Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 10.30 Carats
Dimension: 16.2 x 10.6 x 8.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.45 Carats
Dimension: 13.7 x 9.4 x 6.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
9.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Trillion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 9.65 Carats
Dimension: 13 x 14.9 x 10.8 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
7.43tcw 12x9 Matching Loose Colombian Emeralds - Oval Cut Genuine Gems
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald
Total Weight: 7.43-tcw
Shape: Oval Cut
Clarity: Transparent
Luster: Very Good
Color: Light Green
Measurements: 12.05mm x 8.94mm x 5.74mm // 12.02mm x 8.98mm x 6.10mm
G...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
9.70 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gem February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 9.70 Carats
Dimension: 12.3 x 12.1 x 10.1 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
14.65 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Asscher Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 14.65 Carats
Dimension: 14.8 x 14.7 x 11.3 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
9.05 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 9.05 Carats
Dimension: 15.5 x 10 x 8.3 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
9.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 9.50 Carats
Dimension: 13.5 x 11.3 x 9.4 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
Certified 6.45 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz
Weight: 6.45 Carats
Dimension: 10.9 x 9.3 x 7.3 Mm
Origin: Shamozai Mine Katlang, Pakistan
Shape: Cushion
Color; Imperial Golden
Treatment: Non
Certificate: A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Imperial Topaz
Certified 5.60 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz
Weight: 5.60 Carats
Dimension: 10 x 9 x 7.3 Mm
Origin: Shamozai Mine Katlang, Pakistan
Shape: Cushion
Color; Imperial Golden
Treatment: Non
Certificate: Avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Imperial Topaz
6.30 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Fancy Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 6.30 Carats
Dimension: 11.7 x 10.8 x 8.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Square Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 8.50 Carats
Dimension: 13.3 x 13.1 x 8.2 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
10.50 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst
Weight : 10.50 Carats
Dimension: 15.1 x 11.1 x 9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Color: Deep Purple
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Customer Demand
Amethyst, a stun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
5.85 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.85 Carats
Dimension: 13.8 x 9.1 x 6.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
21.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst
Weight : 21.95 Carats
Dimension: 19.6 x 14.5 x 11.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Color: Deep Purple
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Customer Demand
Amethyst, a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
13.20 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst February Birthstone Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 13.20 Carats
Dimension: 16.6 x 13.4 x 9.8 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline Marquise Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Cut Marquise
This 1.45 Carat Natural Loose Rubelite Tourmaline showcases a vivid reddish-pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 6.95 Carats
Dimension: 13.2 x 8.7 x 8.2 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
14.75 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 14.75 Carats
Dimension: 16.4 x 16 x 10 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
8.75 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Octagon Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 8.75 Carats
Dimension: 13.6 x 13.6 x 9.2 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$200 Sale Price
37% Off
18.85 Carat Pretty Dark Purple Loose Amethyst Flower Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 18.85 Carats
Dimension: 17.6 x 15.6 x 11.4 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$240 Sale Price
33% Off
30.90 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
This 30.90 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline radiates an intense, rich pinkish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline
8.30 Carat Natural Loose Amethyst Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 8.30 Carats
Dimension: 18.9 x 8.1 x 7.5 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$144 Sale Price
42% Off
9.95 Carats Natural Loose Amethyst Pixelated Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 9.95 Carats
Dimension: 18 x 10 x 7.6 Mm
Colour: Purple
Origin: Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$216 Sale Price
20% Off
13.00 Carat Natural Loose Honey Citrine Cushion Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 13.00 Carats
Dimension: 15.9 x 15.7 x 9.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Honey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
50.00 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Purple Amethyst Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethyst
Weight : 50.00 Carats
Dimension: 23 x 20 x 15.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion Cut
Color: Lavender Purple
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Customer Demand
Amethyst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald
This 3.25 Carat Natural Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline is a true collector’s gem, showcasing a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
9.95 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine
Weight: 9.95 Carat
Dimension: 17.1 x 13.6 x 9.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
3.35 Carats Stunning Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline
Weight: 3.35 Carats
Dimension: 8.8x8.3x5.8 Mm
Origin; Kunar Afghanistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous 4.60 Carats Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Amethyst
Weight: 4.60 Carats
Dimension: 12x9.7x7.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
1.60 Carats Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
beauty or harnessed for its metaphysical attributes, tourmaline remains a gem of enduring fascination and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
4.15 Carats Unheated Untreated Loose Aquamarine Ring Gem March Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
"water" and "of the sea," respectively. This nomenclature perfectly encapsulates the gem's color, which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
7.80 Carat Natural Loose Blue Goshenite Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
This 7.80 Carat Natural Loose Blue Goshenite Aquamarine is an exceptional gemstone, cut in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
3.50 Carats Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Ring Gem January Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
highly sought after by collectors and gem enthusiasts.
In summary, spessartine garnet is a captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Custom Precision Cut Portuguese Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Cut Cushion Precision
This 8.85 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine is a masterpiece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline
Weight: 2.10 Carats
Dimension: 7.5 x 7 x 5.2 Carat
Colour: Green
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Tanzanite Pear Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite
Weight: 1.15 Carats
Dimension: 9 x 5.2 x 3.7 Mm
Shape: Pear
Color: light Purple
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Demand
.
Hardness. Tanzanite is a slightly soft ston...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tanzanite
23.07 Carat Natural Loose Certified Paraiba Tourmaline Pear Cut Mozambique Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
-after gemstones in the world. Expertly fashioned in a pear cut, the gem features precise facets that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$108,000 Sale Price
20% Off
AIG Certified 3.40 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Gem From Mozambique
Located in Peshawar, PK
Garnet & Spessartine Garnet.
Spessartite is synonymous with Spessartine, though in the gem trade the name
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Other
Gem Quality Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Layout Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 586.90 Carats
Size: 21x15x12 To 15x11x11 MM
Pieces: 26
Drilled: No
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
10.50 carats Loose Aquamarine Goshenite Stone Oval Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Faceted
NA
This exquisite 10.50-carat loose aquamarine goshenite gemstone showcases the serene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
$488 Sale Price
42% Off
14.25 Carat Natural Loose Majestic Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
refinement, perfect for collectors and designers seeking a gem that combines beauty, tradition, and lasting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem 1.50 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Greenish Blue Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
11.50 Carat Natural Loose Faceted Yellow Citrine Trilliant Cut Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
abundance, joy, and clarity, Citrine is a favorite among gem enthusiasts and designers alike. Whether
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Light Green Loose Tourmaline Gem 3.0 Carats Faceted Tourmaline Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Light Green Loose Tourmaline Gem, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
7.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Amethyst \ Prasiolite Long Trillion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst
Weight: 7.25 Carats
Dimension: 21 x 11.2 x 7.5 Mm
Colour: Light Green
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
30.35 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Gem Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cut, it highlights the gem’s natural brilliance and clarity, making it a perfect centerpiece for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
4.95 Carat Loose Geological Orange Citrine Asscher Cut Natural Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
visually captivating and meaningful gem. This piece is perfect for collectors, designers, or anyone seeking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 2.20 Carats
Dimension: 8.7 x 5.9 x 4.3 Mm
Colour: Red
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 2.40 Carats
Dimension: 7.6 x 6.8 x 5 Mm
Colour: Red
Origin: Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Pair Square Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Pair
Weight: 3.90 Carats
Sizes: 1.90 And 2.00 Carat
Colour: Green
Origin: Supat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet
Weight: 2.40 Carats
Dimension: 8.2 x 7 x 4 Mm
Colour: Red
Origin: Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.90 Carat Pretty Natural Loose Peridot Cushion Shape Gem From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot
Weight: 2.90 Carats
Dimension: 9.2 x 7.9 x 5 Mm
Colour: Green
Origin: Supat Valley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
14.25 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine
Weight: 14.25 Carats
Dimension: 15.9 x 12.4 x 10.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Natural 11.20 Carat Loose Lemon Quartz Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz
Weight: 11.20 Carats
Dimension: 14.4 x 12.3 x 9.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine, Quartz
12.85 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Quartz Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lemon Quartz
Weight: 12.85 Carats
Dimension: 19.3 x 10.5 x 8.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Quartz
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Peridot Pair Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Pair
Weight: 4.20 Carats
Dimension: 9.8 x 5.4 x 4.2 Mm And
9.8 x 5.3 x 4.2 Mm
Colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
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Loose Gems For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of loose gems for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 3 vintage editions and 324 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of loose gems includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 87 Tourmaline versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of oval cut, cushion cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of loose gems, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Loose Gems?
Prices for loose gems start at $65 and top out at $325,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,721.
Finding the Right Loose-gemstones for You
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.
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