Amethyst is very affordable and it's not usually lab created or fake. Some colored gemstones like amethyst are abundant around the world and are cheap enough to be available as a natural stone all the time. You'll also find prices like that on eBay, Amazon, and even Etsy at times. Kay has many lab created sapphires, rubies, and emeralds set in sterling silver under $100. Most of the time, they're going to be lower than what you'd find at Kay, with the except of lab created gemstones. Online, there's a mess of different prices. You're paying more for the brand than the name. Unfortunately, many of their "high quality" colored gemstones are part of brands like the Neil Lane gemstone engagement ring collection or the LeVian collection. If you're shopping at a brick and mortar chain retailer like Jared or Kay, you're more than likely going to be paying way more than you need to for gemstones that aren't great quality. However, if you're looking for a variety of loose stones to choose from locally, you might come up short.
But with gemstones, it could be different.Ī local jeweler that sources loose stones will probably have prices similar to the cheaper high quality colored stones online. When it comes to diamonds, you're most likely going to find cheaper ones online rather than in store. Routine maintenance will need to be done out of pocket.
But I thought I'd point that out.īrian Gavin only offers a manufacturer's warranty on their jewelry which covers design defects. I wouldn't fret too much about that though, because Brian Gavin is a 5th generation diamond cutter, so the likelihood of damage is slim to none. One has to wonder whether that's if your bring your own colored stone or one of theirs. They also have a disclaimer stating they can't be held liable for scratching softer stones while setting. One thing to watch out for with Brian Gavin is that some items can't be returned. Brian Gavin eases the search for those who would like more choices from their home. Not everyone has the ability to go to gem shows and jewelry shows. Often times you'll run into retailers who are selling less expensive stones like a blue topaz for way more just because it's harder to find them loose. I really like how many of their loose gemstones are affordable. It's honestly even more difficult, but at least they have a lot of affordable options. They also carry custom cuts of these shapes as well.Īlso like Leibish, they don't give you a great visual when trying to select a ring setting to accompany your loose stone. They are responsibly sourced from women miners in Tanzania.īrilliant Earth has 360˚ degree videos available for their gemstones, like this gorgeous rhodolite garnet from the Moyo Collection below. The proceeds for these natural gemstones serve to improve the conditions for women in the mining industry.
This small collection of loose gemstones come from female jewelry artisans. One of my favorite unique collections that Brilliant Earth carries is their Moyo Gemstones. Some gemstones may only be available as lab created gemstones. Sometimes they will carry a bunch of one stone and then a week later, there will only be one. The loose gemstone inventory is frequently changing because of how popular colored gemstones are right now. While they may offer fully traceable blockchain natural diamonds, they don't have blockchain colored gemstones. They will tell you what country your loose gemstone has been sourced from, or will otherwise indicate if it's lab created. Brilliant Earth is a company focused on responsible sourcing on all gemstones, not just diamonds like many other companies.
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