And for the classic colored gemstones the classic big three of colored gemstones rubies emeralds and sapphires the costs increase dramatically as the quality and size of the gem.
Sapphire stone price per gram.
Type of sapphire price per carat depending on cut and quality blue under 1 carat.
Sapphire ceylon untreated blue si vvs type ii 3 000 to 5 500 per carat.
1 400 to 3 200 2 to 3 carats.
Corundum gemstones both rubies and sapphires were first synthesized in the early 1900s by a simple flame fusion process.
To the outsider the market may appear an intimidating and whimsical place mainly due to the highly unorganised structure of the trade.
While quality 2 to 3 carat stones would sell for approximately double the price per carat so that would be around 1600 2000 per carat.
Generally the greater the carat weight the more the stone s value.
50 to 800 1 to 2 carats.
At wp diamonds we specialize in buying sapphires and gemstones of over 1ct.
Our value charts are based on accurate and up to date information on average retail prices.
The price for the same colored gemstones may vary from as little as 10 per carat upto even 10000 per carat depending upon the quality and several other factors.
However simply having fine color isn t enough to prove origin.
A top quality 1 to 2 carat stone might retail for prices between 800 1200 per carat.
Many sapphires are said to have kashmir color or are called kashmir due to their color.
Carat weight has a large impact on a sapphire s price.
Color carat weight clarity cut.
Kashmir sapphires have a price structure all their own.
A sapphire stone can always be re cut so clarity is probably more important.
In gemstones weighing over 1 carat clean beryllium treated green sapphire is usually priced at around 75 100 per carat and yellow and red orange songea sapphire pieces at around 100 150 per carat.
As sapphires get bigger their price per carat increases more and more due to the rarity of larger stones.
We ve noticed that the prices for beryllium treated sapphire have been rising significantly over recent years.