Define the parcel first
A parcel is a group offered together, but the exact contents need to be agreed for each listing. Confirm whether the media shows the entire lot, a sample, or a selection from a larger supply. Keep the product reference in your notes and ask for an approximate piece count if it matters to your plan.
Check total weight and the size range
A total weight is useful for describing a lot, but two parcels of the same weight can contain very different numbers and sizes of pieces. Ask for the size range and how the weight was recorded. Keep the seller’s units as stated when making your enquiry. Our faceted peridot listing uses carats; some rough listings use kilograms. Confirm whether the quoted price is for the whole lot or an agreed portion.
Describe what you need the material for
A collector selecting a display group may need different information from someone assessing material for cutting or a designer looking for matching stones. State the dimensions, colors, or quantities that are important to you. For rough material, request condition details relevant to your assessment; no finished-stone yield is implied by the parcel’s weight or photographs.
Ask before splitting or combining lots
Partial quantities are a request, not an assumed option. If you want a portion of a parcel, specify a target weight or piece count and any selection criteria. If several listings interest you, add them separately to the cart rather than describing an uncertain combined quantity. This keeps the eventual quote tied to the right material.
Review the complete quotation
Provide your delivery country so shipping can be considered for the actual parcel. Review the item descriptions, quantity units, currency, shipping, stated taxes, and validity date together. Ask for clarification when any part is unclear. Submitting the request does not reserve a lot, and availability is confirmed as the quotation is prepared.
