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11.40 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Oval Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Topaz
Weight: 11.40 Carats
Dimension: 16.6 x 11.8 x 8.3 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem From Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Topaz
Weight: 3.90 Carats
Dimension: 9.2 x 8.8 x 5.9 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
13.25 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Pear Shape Gem For Necklace Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 13.25 Carats
Dimension: 15.3 x 14.2 x 10 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
22.20 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Huge Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 22.20 Carats
Dimension: 16.3 x 14.9 x 11.1 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 5.15 Cts Pear Shape Gemstone for Ring/Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz
Shape/Cut: Pear Shape
Color: Blue
Dimensions (mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
4.35 Carat Natural Loose Light Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem Pakistani Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 4.35 Carats
Dimension: 9.3 x 8.6 x 6.4 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
9.25 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 9.25 Carats
Dimension: 12.1 x 11.5 x 8.4 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
8.00 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 8.00 Carats
Dimension: 12.5 x 9.6 x 7.3 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Loose Golden Topaz 8.40 Carat Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 8.40 Carats
Dimension: 12.1 x 10.5 x 7.7 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
16.75 Carat Glamorous Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 16.75 Carats
Dimension: 15 x 13.2 x 9.9 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
14.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 14.65 Carats
Dimension: 13.2 x 13.1 x 9.7 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
13 Carat Pretty Natural Loose Topaz Flower Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 13 Carats
Dimension: 13.2 x 12 x 10.8 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine 9.0 Carat Trillion Cut Loose Blue Topaz from Brazil Available for Sell
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Faceted Blue Topaz
Weight : 9.0 Carats
Dimensions : 12.8x14.4x9.1 Mm
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
4.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 4.65 Carats
Dimension: 8.8 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$200 Sale Price
47% Off
22.20 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 22.20 Carats
Dimension: 16.3 x 14.9 x 11.1 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
5.35 Carats Natural Loose Topaz Brilliant Cut Oval Shape Gem From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 5.35 Carats
Dimension: 11.5x9x7.2 Mm
Origin: Skardu Pakistan
Shape: Oval
Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
37.90 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Square Shape Gemstone From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz
Weight: 37.90 Carats
Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.6 x 14.15 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
Brown Topaz 9.46 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Loose Gemstone for Ring or Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Discover the warm elegance of this Natural Brown Topaz, expertly cut into a striking 9.46 carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
9.80 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz
Weight: 9.80 Carats
Dimension: 12.1 x 10.2 x 8.6 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
13.50 Carat Natural Loose Skardu Topaz Square Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz
Weight: 13.50 Carats
Dimension: 13.7 x 13.3 x 9.2 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
14.65 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Asscher Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz
Weight: 14.65 Carats
Dimension: 13 x 12.9 x 10.2 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
Deep Blue 4.05 Carat Stunning Loose London Blue Topaz Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz
Weight: 4.05 Carats
Dimension: 13.2 x 7.7 x 5.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
Huge Scissor Cut Natural Loose Golden Topaz 19.15 Carat From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz
Weight: 19.15 Carats
Dimension: 16.3 x 13.1 x 10.6 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
8.15 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Octagon Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Golden Topaz
Weight: 8.15 Carats
Dimension: 12.5 x 9.4 x 8 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
Natural Loose Golden Topaz 6.95 Carat Octagon Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 6.95 Carats
Dimension: 12.2 x 8.7 x 7.2 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
19.10 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Octagon Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Topaz
Weight: 19.10 Carats
Dimension: 16.3 x 13.1 x 10.6 Mm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge 22.10 Carat Loose Light Blue Topaz Oval Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Light Blue Topaz
Weight: 22.10 Carats
Dimension: 18.2 x 14.1 x 11 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
4.25 Pretty Loose Pale Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 4.25 Carats
Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 5.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
11.50 Carat Glamorous Loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 11.50 Carats
Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.4 x 9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Asscher
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
12.20 Carat Adorable Loose Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 12.20 Carats
Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 8.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
2.75 Carat Gorgeous Loose Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 2.75 Carats
Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.6 x 5.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
2.90 Carat Loose Adorable Blue Topaz Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 2.90 Carats
Dimensions: 10.8 x 6.2 x 4.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
7.35 Carat Pretty Loose Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 7.35 Carats
Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.3 x 7.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
9.05 Carat Pretty Loose Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 9.05 Carats
Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.6 x 8.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Katlang, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz
Weight: 3.50 Carats
Dimension: 9.2 x 7.8 x 5.4 Mm
Origin: Katlang Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Imperial Topaz
13.90 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz
Weight: 13.90 Carats
Dimension: 13.8 x 12.6 x 9.2 Mm
Origin: Katlang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Imperial Topaz
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz
Weight: 3.20 Carats
Dimension: 9.8 x 7.2 x 6 Mm
Origin: Katlang Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Imperial Topaz
15.35 Carat Gorgeous Loose Blue Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 15.35 Carats
Dimensions: 14.6 x 12.2 x 9.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
5.75 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Pair Square Shape Gemstone For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Golden Topaz Pair
Weight: 5.75 Carats
Dimension: 7.7 x 7.4 x 6 Mm And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
76.25 Carat Gigantic Loose Deep Blue London Blue Topaz From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz
Weight: 76.25 Carats
Dimension: 24 x 24 x 16 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
16.40 Carat Natural Loose Light Golden Topaz Emerald Cut from Skardu Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Topaz
Weight : 16.40 Carats
Dimensions : 15x12x9.8 mm
Clarity : Eye Clean
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$128 Sale Price
20% Off
6.70 Carat Beautiful Loose Blue Topaz Fancy Cut Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 6.70 Carats
Dimensions: 11.5 x 10 x 7.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Octagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
7.60 Carat Pretty Loose Blue Topaz Hexagon Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 7.60 Carats
Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.8 x 8.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Hexagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 11.59ct Oval Shape Gemstone for Any Jewellery
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz
Shape/Cut: Oval Shape
Color: Blue
Dimensions (mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 13.71ct Oval Shape Gemstone for any Jewellery
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz
Shape/Cut: Oval Shape
Color: Blue
Dimensions (mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 11.73ct Oval Shape Gemstone for Any Jewellery
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz
Shape/Cut: Oval Shape
Color: Blue
Dimensions (mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
10.50 Carat Adorable Loose London Blue Topaz Pair Trillion Shape Gem For Earring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz Pair
Weight: 10.50 Carats
Dimension: 10.8 x 10.8 x 6.5 Mm And 11 x 11 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
3.30 Carat Adorable Loose Deep Blue London Blue Topaz Pair From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz
Weight: 3.30 Carats
Dimension: 7.2 x 7.2 x 5 , 4.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
$293 Sale Price
34% Off
12.60 Carat Sizzling Loose Sky Blue Topaz Perfect Square Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sky Blue Topaz
Weight: 12.60 Carats
Dimension: 12 x 12 x 9.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Sky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Glamorous Loose 13.10 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Topaz
Weight: 13.10 Carats
Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.2 x 9.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
3.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Fancy Cut Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz
Weight: 3.45 Carats
Dimension: 8.1 x 7.8 x 6.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
3.80 Carat Gorgeous Loose London Blue Topaz Perfect Square Cut Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz
Weight: 3.80 Carats
Dimension: 9.2 x 9.2 x 5.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
TJD Loose Natural Swiss Blue Topaz 7.26 Cts Pear Shape Gemstone for Ring/Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stone Information: Natural Swiss Blue Topaz
Shape/Cut: Pear Shape
Color: Blue
Dimensions (mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
Perfect Square Shape 8.20 Carats Fancy Cut Loose London Blue Topaz Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose London Blue Topaz
Weight: 8.20 Carats
Dimension: 10.6 x 10.6 x 8.4 Mm
Shape: Square
Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Blue Topaz
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Top Quality London Blue Topaz 110.19 Carats Topaz Gemstone Mystic Topaz
Located in Bangkok, TH
Top Quality London Blue Topaz, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality 110.19
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Fancy Swiss Natural Blue Topaz 13.80 Carats Topazgem Topaz Gemstone Mystic Topaz
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy Swiss Natural Blue Topaz of 31.80 carats from Africa, Pakistan has a wonderful cut in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$508 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Hexagon Cut Swiss Blue Topaz 3.95 Carats Topaz Ring Majestic Topaz
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Hexagon Cut Swiss Blue Topaz of 3.95 carats from Africa has a wonderful cut in a Hexagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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Topaz Loose For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact topaz loose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Rhodium — can elevate any look. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing topaz loose — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Lauren Harper each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our topaz loose for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Topaz Loose?
On average, a topaz loose at 1stDibs sells for $3,970, while they’re typically $270 on the low end and $91,665 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.