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Natural Light Green Loose Emerald Gemstone 1.50 Carats Loose Emerald
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Light Green Loose Emerald Gemstone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
15.50 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting this superb loose emerald, boasting a remarkable weight of 15.50 carats and measuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
19.60 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone. AAA Gem
Located in Miami, FL
This superb loose emerald boasts a remarkable 19.60 carats and features a stunning cushion cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald cut Emerald - 2.58ct - Origin Brazil - GSL certificate
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A loose emerald of 2.58ct, of emerald cut.
Origin Brazil.
This stone is available to be set into
Category
20th Century Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Natural Certified Sandawana Emerald Oval Cut 1.30 Cts Oval Loose Emerald.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Certified Sandawana Emerald Oval Cut 1.30 Cts Oval Loose Emerald.
Certification: IGITL
Category
2010s Zimbabwean Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambia
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.40 Carats
Dimension: 8 x 6.1 x 3.4 Mm
Origin: Zambia, Africa
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.30 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambia
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.30 Carats
Dimension: 7.9 x 6 x 4.1 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.80 Carats
Dimension: 8.9 x 6.9 x 4.6 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.20 Carats
Dimension: 8.1 x 6 x 3.7 Mm
Origin: Zambia, Africa
Shape : Oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Emerald From Zambian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.25 Carats
Dimension: 7.8 x 6 x 4.4 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Emerald From Zambian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.75 Carats
Dimension: 9.2 x 6.9 x 4.3 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 5.20 Carats
Dimension: 12 x 9.6 x 5.1 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Emerald
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.50 Carats
Dimension: 9 x 6.6 x 3.6 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.65 Carats
Dimension: 8.7 x 7 x 4 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color: Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 3.25 Carats
Dimension: 9.9 x 9.4 x 4.7 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.40 Carats
Dimension: 9.1 x 7 x 5.2 Mm
Origin: Zambia, Africa
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.55 Carats
Dimension: 8.4 x 6.4 x 4.3 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gem From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.45 Carat
Dimension: 7.4 x 5.5 x 4.9 Mm
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Treatment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.20 Carats
Dimension: 7.8 x 5.8 x 3.9 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Zambian Mine, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.35 Carats
Dimension: 8.3 x 6.5 x 3.8 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Cut: Oval
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.0 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Set
Weight: 2.0 Carat
Sizes: 0.70 , 0.60 , 0.50 , 0.20 Carat
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.75 Carats
Dimension: 8.8 x 7.8 x 5.2 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.79ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Unveiling our
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.55Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.55ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Unveiling our
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.26Ct Natural Loose Emerald Pear Shape
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.26ct Loose Pear Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Unveiling our
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.30 Carats
Dimension: 10 x 7.9 x 3.6 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.55 Carats
Dimension: 9.2 x 6.9 x 5.7 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.80 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 0.80 Carats
Dimension: 7.5 x 5.2 x 2.5 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Round .48ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Carat: .48ct
Cut: Round
Color: Green
Origin: Columbia
Size: (mm) 4.70 x 4.70 x 3.07
Condition: New without Tags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Elegant Natural Loose Emerald Ring Gem from Zambia Mine 4.65 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 4.65 Carats
Dimension: 9.7x9.5x6.8 Mm
Origin: Zambia Mine
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
4.95 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 4.95 Carats
Dimension: 10.1 x 9.6 x 7 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Emerald Cut 1.20ct Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Carat: 1.20ct
Cut: Emerald
Color: Green
Size (mm): 6.49 x 5.96 x 4.36
Condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Certified 2.56 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Panjshir, Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.56 Carats
Dimension: 8.7 x 6.4 x 5.5 Mm
Origin: Panjshir, Afghanistan
Cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
W 0.26 in D 0.22 in L 0.35 in
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 6.6 x 5.6 x 3.8 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.00 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.00 Carats
Dimension: 8.4 x 3.9 x 4 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Lot From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.60 Carats
Sizes: 0.55 to 0.85 Carat
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Shape Gem For Engagement Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.65 Carats
Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 4 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.40 Carats
Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.2 x 3.3 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 1.15 Carats
Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 3.9 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape: Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 0.85 Carats
Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.1 x 3.6 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
2.85 Carat Adorable Natural Loose Emerald Gemstone From Swat Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.85 Carats
Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.5 x 4.8 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Pretty 2.05 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Set For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.05 Carats
Sizes: 0.60 to 0.75 Carat
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Color: Green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Top Quality 2.25 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Square Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.25 Carats
Dimension: 7.4 x 7.3 x 5.5 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Cut: Square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Square 1.18ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F1)
Carat: 1.18ct
Cut: Square
Color: Green
Origin: Brazil
Certified by: GIA
Report Number: 2225929139
Condition: New without Tags
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald-Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire 3.27ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exquisite natural yellow sapphire, weighing 3.27ct, is expertly cut in an emerald rectangular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline 18mm Loose emerald cut certified
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural pink tourmaline, very good quality, beautiful sparkle, will come with certificate of authenticity.
NATURAL GEMSTONE(S): Tourmaline
Clarity/Color: Slightly Included/Pink
Cut:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
Loose Emeralds - Pear .48ctw Green Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Total Carats: .48ctw
Cut: Pear
Color: Green
Size: 5mm x 3mm
Condition: New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Emerald Cut 1.50ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F2)
Carat(s): 1.50ct
Cut: Emerald
Color: Green
Origin: Colombia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emeralds - Emerald Cut .71ctw Green Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Oiling
Total Carats: .71ctw
Cut: Emerald
Color: Green
Size: ~5mm x 4mm
Condition: New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
3.10 Carats Natural Loose Emerald Cut Emerald Gemstone
Located in Brisbane, AU
Natural Emerald
Weight: 3.10 Carats
Dimension: 10.5x6.2x5.9 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan Mine
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
5.70 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 5.70 Carat
Dimension: 13.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 Mm
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Treatment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 0.95 Carats
Dimension: 9 x 5.4 x 3 Mm
Colour: Green
Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Beauteous 4.10 Carats Natural Green Loose Emerald Zambia Mine Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 4.10 Carats
Dimension: 9.3x9.1x6.5 Mm
Origin: Zambia
Color: Green
Category
Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald, Beryl
W 0.36 in D 0.26 in L 0.37 in
Perfect Square Shape Natural 2.30 Carat Loose Emerald From Swat Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald
Weight: 2.30 Carats
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 5.3 Mm
Origin: Swat Pakistan
Shape: Square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Loose Emerald - Square Cut 1.79ct GIA Green Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F2)
Carat(s): 1.79ct
Cut: Square
Color: Green
Origin: Colombia
Certified by: GIA
Report Number: 2235176902
Condition: New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.40Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.40ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.36Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.36ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.78Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.78ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Presenting
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
1.82Ct Natural Loose Emerald Radiant Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.82ct Loose Radiant Shape Emerald Gemstone
Product Description:
Discover the allure of
Category
2010s Colombian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
5.31 Carat Oval Shape Genuine Colombian Loose Emerald
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Fabulous 5.31 carats of natural beautiful color Genuine Colombian Green Emerald Loose gemstone
Category
2010s Colombian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
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Loose Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the loose emerald you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 58 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect loose emerald may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic loose emerald over the years, but those made by Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A loose emerald can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Tourmaline rings, from our inventory of 17, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our loose emerald for sale are for women, but there are 50 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Loose Emerald?
On average, a loose emerald at 1stDibs sells for $7,450, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $325,000 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.