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2.33 Carat Deep Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem IF
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.33ct Deep Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 8.4x7.4mm IF Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Fine 3.19ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet IF Oval Cut Loose Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 3.19ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet IF Oval Cut Loose Gem 9.5x7.1mm Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Gorgeous Hot Red Rhodolite Garnet 3.15 Carats Loose Garnet Gems from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Bright Red Loose Garnet Gemstone WEIGHT: 3.15 carats DIMENSIONS: 8.9 x 7.6 x 5.5mm ORIGIN: Africa CLARITY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Natural 2.50ct Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 2.50ct Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 9.5 x 6.5mm Natural Loose Rhodolite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Fantastic Bright Red Malawi Garnet 2.45 Carats Loose Gems Malawi Garnet Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fantastic Bright Red Malawi Garnet, Available for sale at whole sale price natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Bright Red Garnet Loose Gemstone From Malawi 2.10 Carats Garnet Jewelry Fine Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bright Red Garnet Loose Gemstone From Malawi, Available For Sale at Wholesale Price Natural High
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Fine 2.52ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.52ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 8.2 x 7mm Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Fine1.13ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 6.2x5.7mm
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine1.13ct Vivid Orange Red Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gem 6.2x5.7mm Fine Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Natural 3.02ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 3.02ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval 9.2x7.4mm Loose Gemstone Natural Loose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion 8.7x7mm Loose Gemstone Natural Loose
Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut 8.4x7.3mm Loose Gemstone Fine Large Natural Deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
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H 0.24 in W 0.34 in D 0.29 in
Deep Orange Red Spessartite Garnet 2.36ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Orange Red Spessartite Garnet 2.36ct Oval Cut 8.2x6.8mm Loose Gemstone VVS Natural Loose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Charismatic Hessonite Garnet Gem 2.50 carats Emerald Cut Madagascar Loose Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
light to pass through it, enhancing its brilliance. garnet stone rhodolite garnet red garnet garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Hessonite

Excellent Bright Red Cut Garnet 2.50 Carats from Malawi Loose Gems Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats Vvs Clarity Loose Garnet from Malawi. Product Information: GEMSTONE NAME: Excellent Bright Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.20 Cts Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
enchanting purplish-red to pinkish-red color. This variety of garnet is prized for its striking and vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet

1.20 Cts Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem
1.20 Cts Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem
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W 0.19 in D 0.1 in L 0.33 in
Radiant Cut 3.21 Carat Red Rhodolite Garnet from Malawi Cocktail Ring Loose Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
garnet. Garnet is widely used as a gem, the most common color of Garnet is red, the most usual tones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

3.50 Carats Natural Loose Spessartine Garnet Ring Gem January Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartine Weight: 3.50 Carats Dimension: 9x7.8x5.2 Mm Family: Garnet Color: Orange Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet

2.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 6.6 x 5 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet

2.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gem
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gem
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W 0.26 in D 0.2 in L 0.39 in
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Rhodolite Garnet 1.0 Carat Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Garnet Weight: 1 Carat Dimension: 5.9x5.5x3.4 Mm Origin: Tanzania Shape: Octagon Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

3 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape Ring Gem From Africa Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color: Red Shape: Pear Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Rhodolite garnet is a mesmerizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.55 Carats Natural Loose Fancy Cut Red Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.55 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 8.1 x 3.5 Mm Origin: Central African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite

1.45 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.45 Carats Dimension: 6.2x6x4.5 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.45 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Cushion Cut
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Cushion Cut
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W 0.24 in D 0.18 in L 0.25 in
Fabulous Pinkish Red Natural Garnet Stone 1.85 CTS Loose Garnet Faceted Garnet
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fabulous Pinkish Red Natural Garnet Stone of 1.85 carats from Africa has a wonderful cut in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

7.40 Carat Burgundy Rhodolite Garnet Cushion, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushion shape. With such rich red color and exceptional clarity, this gem would make a beautiful piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.75 Cts Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem From Tanzania Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Loose Garnet Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.2x5.9x4.7 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Gorgeous Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Multi Shape 4.30 Carat Gem Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
/ Mix Color: Red Family; Garnet Rhodolite garnet is a captivating gemstone renowned for its enchanting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

2.10 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Trillion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.10 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 9 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

2.10 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gem For jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.10 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 6.3 x 5 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

4.40 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gem From Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 8.2 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.46 Carat "Berry" Color Change Garnet Oval, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This color change garnet is like a basket of fresh berries to be enjoyed year-round! Depending on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.35 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
-red tones. The gem owes its captivating coloration to a combination of almandine and pyrope garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet

Certified 2.95 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.95 Carat Dimension: 10 x 8.4 x 4.4 Mm Certificate: Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite

3.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Fancy Cut from Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.25 Carats Both Dimension: 8.9x6.9x5.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

2.60 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 7 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Red Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite

4.95 Carats Pretty Natural Loose Smoky Hessonite Garnet Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 4.95 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 8.6 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Smoky Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Hessonite

Gorgeous Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Trilliant Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.90 Carats Dimension: 9.8x9.9x5.9 Mm Origin: Madagascar Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Glamming Trillion Shape Red Garnet 1.20 carats Natural Loose Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Trillion Shape Red Garnet, weighing a stunning 1.20 carats, and hailing from the gem-rich mines of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Organic Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet 1.40 carats Trilliant Cut Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet, a 1.40-carat masterpiece expertly fashioned in a striking Trilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

14.07 Carats Heart Shaped Red Loose Garnet Stone Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean Shape heart Cut heart The 14.07 carats Heart Shaped Red Garnet is a mesmerizing natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.05 Carats Red Loose Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Natural Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon Cut emerald This exceptional 2.05 carats Red Garnet Stone, featuring an alluring Emerald Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

6.00 Carats Heart Shaped Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Natural Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape heart Cut heart The 6.00 carats Heart Shaped Red Garnet from Madagascar is a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.45 Carats Red Loose Garnet Stone Hexagon Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
tree because of its color resemblance to red garnet. Garnet is widely used as a gem, the most common
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.85 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
for its exquisite purplish-red or raspberry-red color. This alluring gem is a variety of garnet with a
Category

Early 2000s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.05 Carats Adorable Natural Loose Emerald Shape Rhodolite Garnet Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.05 Carats Dimension: 5.8 x 4.6 x 3.7 Mm Origin: Central African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Rhodolite

1.45 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval Cut fancy oval The Pinkish Red Garnet Stone is a radiant gem of exquisite beauty, boasting a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.80 Carats Pinkish Red Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval Cut custom precision The Pinkish Red Garnet Stone is a radiant gem of exquisite beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.50 carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
display. garnet january birthstone garnet jewelry garnet stone garnet gemstone red garnet garnets gems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.95 Carats Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
octagon Cut emerald The 1.95 carats Bright Red Garnet Stone is a mesmerizing example of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.75 Carats Vivid Red Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
because of its color resemblance to red garnet. Garnet is widely used as a gem, the most common color of
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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Red Rhodolite Loose Garnet 3.65 Carats Step Oval Cut Natural Malawi Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean Cut Step Oval The Red Rhodolite Garnet, a dazzling gemstone of exceptional beauty, captivates
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

26.60 Carats Heart Shaped Loose Red Garnet Lot Madagascar's Gemstone (In Box)
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut heart step cut The 14.07 carats Heart Shaped Red Garnet is a mesmerizing natural Tanzanian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.60 Carats Soft Red Loose Garnet Stone Square Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
used as a gem, the most common color of Garnet is red, the most usual tones being tinged with brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Wellness of Bright Red Rhodolite Garnet 3.05 carats Oval Shaped Madagascar's Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clean Shape Oval Cut Fancy Oval Experience the captivating allure of a Bright Red Rhodolite Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Natural Spessartite Loose Garnet Gemstone 1.65 Carats Namibia Garnet for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Spessartite Loose Garnet Gemstone of 1.65 carats from Namibia has a wonderful cut in a Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.40 Cts Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 7.6x7.5x5.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa
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21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fancy Cut Malawi Garnet Gem 3.30 Carats Garnet Gemstone from Malawi
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy Cut Malawi Garnet Gem of 3.30 carats from Malawi has a wonderful cut in a Oval shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.85 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 9.3x6.8x4.1 Mm Origin:Madagascar Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet

1.85 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape
1.85 Carats Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pear Shape
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W 0.27 in D 0.17 in L 0.37 in
19.42 Carats Red Garnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned as a heart, this rich red 19.42 carat natural Garnet is a well fashioned, eye clean gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

19.42 Carats Red Garnet
19.42 Carats Red Garnet
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W 0.6 in D 0.39 in L 0.72 in
1.60 Carat Loose Fire Spessartine Garnet from Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Garnet & Spessartine Garnet. Spessartite is synonymous with Spessartine, though in the gem trade the name
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.60 Carat Loose Fire Spessartine Garnet from Afghanistan Mine
1.60 Carat Loose Fire Spessartine Garnet from Afghanistan Mine
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H 0.27 in W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.27 in
2.25 Carats Reddish Loose Garnet Stone Oval Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Garnet is widely used as a gem, the most common color of Garnet is red, the most usual tones being tinged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

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Loose Red Garnet Gem For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact loose red garnet gem you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. A loose red garnet gem from Fine Jewels UK — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and heart cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a loose red garnet gem, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Loose Red Garnet Gem?

The price for a loose red garnet gem starts at $33 and tops out at $340 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $68.

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.