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Stunning Deep Yellow Loose Citrine Gemstone 4.50 Carats Citrine Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Deep Yellow Loose Citrine Gemstone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
3.50 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 3.50 Carats
Dimension: 11.2x8.9x5.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color: Yellow
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Adorable Natural Madeira Citrine Gemstone 8.45 CTS Sparkling Loose Citrine Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality 8.45 Carats Loupe Clean Loose Citrine From Brazil.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Adorable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
6.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 6.05 Carats
Dimension: 13.1 x 11.1 x 8.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Oval
Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Stunning 19.75 Carats Pixel Cut Loose Citrine Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Citrine
Weight: 19.75 Carats
Dimension: 18x14.6x10.4 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color: Yellow
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
7.35 Carats Perfect Octagon Hanami Cut Loose Citrine Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 7.35 Carats
Dimension: 12.1x12.1x8.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Octagon
Cut
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
5.75 Cts Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.75 Carats
Dimension: 12x9.5x7.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Color
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Natural 11.15 Carats Yellow Bicolour Loose Citrine Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 11.15 Carats
Dimension: 18.2x9.9x7.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Color
Category
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
13.55 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 13.55 Carats
Dimension: 16.6 x 13.3 x 10 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
7.35 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Flower Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 7.35 Carats
Dimension: 11.9 x 11.7 x 8.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 2.15 Carats
Dimension: 8.5 x 6.7 x 5.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
7.90 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Scissor Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 7.90 Carats
Dimension: 14.6 x 11 x 8.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Scissor Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
18.75 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Laser Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 18.75 Carats
Dimension: 19.3 x 15.5 x 11.4 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Laser Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
20.70 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Laser Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 20.70 Carats
Dimension: 17.6 x 17.8 x 13.4Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Laser Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
27.45 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Rectangle Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 27.45 Carats
Dimension: 19 x 18.1 x 13.4 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Rectangle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
26.90 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Butterfly Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 26.90 Carats
Dimension: 18.9 x 17.9 x 13.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Butterfly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
25.15 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 25.15 Carats
Dimension: 16.6 x. 16.6 x 13.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
4.40 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 4.40 Carats
Dimension: 10.8 x 8.5 x 7.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
16.25 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Scissor Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 16.25 Carats
Dimension: 17.1 x 13.4 x 10.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
14.80 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Light Yellow Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 14.80 Carats
Dimension: 15.5 x 13.7 x 10.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
13.00 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 13.00 Carats
Dimension: 14.8 x 14.5 x 10.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
29.30 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Smith Bar Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 29.30 Carats
Dimension: 22 x 13.4 x 12.5 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
55.50 Carat Huge Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 55.50 Carats
Dimension: 23 x 21 x 18 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Shape: Cushion
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
16.35 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine Lot
Weight: 16.35 Carats
Sizes: 2.85 To 5.75 Carat
Origin: Brazil
Color: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
5.65 Carats Natural Loose Citrine CAN Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.65 Carats
Dimension: 12.1x9.3x7.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color: Yellow
Category
Antique Early 1900s Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
10.55 Natural Loose Citrine Butterfly Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 10.55 Carats
Dimension: 15.6 x 11.6 x 9.6 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
4.75 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Scissor Cut Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 4.75 Carats
Dimension: 12.8 x 8.1 x 7 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
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
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Scissor Cut Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 3.35 Carats
Dimension: 10.4 x 7.6 x 6.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
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
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
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
11.95 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Round Flower Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 11.95 Carats
Dimension: 14.1 x 14.1 x 11.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 14.05 Carats
Dimension: 15.2 x 13.7 x 10.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.54 in D 0.43 in L 0.6 in
14.05 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Perfect Asscher Cut Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 14.05 Carats
Dimension: 14.3 x 14.3 x 11.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 4.85 Carats
Dimension: 13 x 7.9 x 6.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
8.15 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 8.15 Carats
Dimension: 15.6 x 9.3 x 7.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
7.80 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Pixel Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 7.80 Carats
Dimension: 15 x 9.9 x 7.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Pixelated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
18.40 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Laser Cut Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 18.40 Carats
Dimension: 18.7 x 14.3 x 10.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
5.65 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Round Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.65 Carats
Dimension: 11.7 x 11.7 x 8.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Honey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
4.45 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 4.45 Carats
Dimension: 12 x 8.2 x 7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Orange And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.33 in D 0.28 in L 0.48 in
8.65 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 8.65 Carats
Dimension: 13.9 x 10.9 x 8.4 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Honey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
2.45 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 2.45 Carats
Dimension: 8.9 x 7.7 x 5.7 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Honey Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
6.35 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Flower Cut Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 6.35 Carats
Dimension: 11.3 x 9.7 x 8.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
14.90 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Square Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 14.90 Carats
Dimension: 14.9 x 14.9 x 11.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.59 in D 0.45 in L 0.59 in
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Octagon Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 3.60 Carats
Dimension: 9.6 x 8.8 x 6.8 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow And
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
9.95 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Hexagon Cut Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 9.95 Carats
Dimension: 14.7 x 11.3 x 9.2 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Honey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
40.80 Carat Natural Loose Citrine And Amethyst Reverse Pair Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine And Amethyst Reverse Pair
Weight: 40.80 Carat
Dimension Of Amethyst: 21 x 12.2 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine
5.80 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Long Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 5.80 Carats
Dimension: 12.6 x 9.9 x 7.9 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Colour: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.39 in D 0.32 in L 0.5 in
5.90 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Asscher Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine
Weight: 5.90 Carats
Dimension: 11 x 11 x 8.1 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Asscher
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
9.55 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Hexagon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Yellow Citrine
Weight: 9.55 Carats
Dimension: 15.8 x 11 x 8.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Hexagon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Genuine 4.05 Carats Natural Loose Citrine Fancy Cut Gem From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Citrine
Weight: 4.05 Carats
Dimension: 10.6x9.3x7.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color; Brown Honey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.37 in D 0.29 in L 0.42 in
Gorgeous 27.75 Carats Loose Citrine Deep Yellow Flower Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Faceted Citrine
Weight: 27.75 Carats
Dimension: 18.1x17.9x13.3 Mm
Origin: Brazil
Color: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Baroque Revival Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
1.85 Carats Loose Citrine Stone Trillion Cut Natural Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Triangular
Cut Trilliant
This exquisite 1.85 carat citrine gemstone, sourced from the rich
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.35 in D 0.22 in L 0.35 in
Stunning 7.35 Carats Perfect Square Asscher Cut Loose Citrine Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Citrine
Weight: 7.35 Carats
Origin: Brazil
Dimension: 11.7x11.7x8.8 Mm
Color: Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.47 in D 0.35 in L 0.47 in
4.20 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Honey Color from Brazil Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Honey Citrine
Weight : 4.20 Carats
Dimensions : 10.8x9.1x6.1 Mm
Clarity : Eye Clean
Origin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
Gorgeous Natural Loose Citrine Ring Gemstone 3.55 Carat Fancy Hexagon Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Citrine
Weight : 3.55 Carats
Dimensions : 11.8x10.1x6.9 Mm
Clarity : Clean
Origin : Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.4 in D 0.28 in L 0.47 in
10.60 Carat Natural Loose Citrine Asscher Cut Ring Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Citrine
Weight : 10.60 Carats
Dimensions : 13x12.8x10.1 Mm
Clarity : Clean
Origin : Brazil
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
W 0.51 in D 0.4 in L 0.52 in
Huge Yellow 27.75 Carat Loose Citrine Flower Square Cut from Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Citrine
Weight : 27.75 Carats
Dimensions : 18x17.9x13.4 mm
Clarity : Loupe Clean
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
H 0.71 in W 0.71 in D 0.53 in L 0.71 in
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Loose Citrine For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the loose citrine you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a loose citrine may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic loose citrine over the years, but those made by Margherita Burgener, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also octagon cut and asscher cut versions for sale. Finding a loose citrine for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Loose Citrine?
On average, a loose citrine at 1stDibs sells for $270, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $777 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.