All about the price of sapphire

Multiple factors influence the price of a sapphire, but it's based on the 4Cs: clarity, carat, color, and cut. Discover useful benchmarks to better understand the value of this resplendent stone.

How do you estimate the price of a sapphire?

Carats greatly increase prices, but 1 carat of sapphire (0.20 grams) has no fixed price. Several factors vary the quality and therefore the sapphire priceThis quality certainly depends on the purity (inclusions visible or not to the naked eye), but also on the size carried out, the country of origin and the color, which can be more or less sought after depending on the period.

Rare sapphires are expensive, especially when the quality is admirable and they weigh more than 2 or 3 carats, as with the padparadscha sapphireSapphires are more common, but a stone can have remarkable characteristics and if, in addition, it is a unheated sapphire, the price soars.

About the price per gram of a sapphire

The estimate of the price of raw sapphire and cut stones, regardless of their origin or color, are measured in carats and not in grams.

We can say that if you see a sapphire with a price in grams, this is very suspicious. This is not a practice of professionals in the gemstone market anywhere in the world.

If people are looking for a blue sapphire with price per gram, for example, it is usually due to confusion with the price of gold or other metals, which are valued according to a weight in grams, at least for those who use the metric system. It would be totally atypical to speak of price of sapphire in grams, in a buying or selling context.

How much does 1 carat of sapphire cost?

You can find a 1 carat sapphire for less than €1,500 or more than €6,000…. This is why it is crucial to be well advised and to buy a sapphire with a gemological certificate.

You should know that the price per carat of sapphire is determined in part by the size of the stone. That is, the larger/bigger it is, the higher the price of the sapphire per carat. For gemstones, the price per carat increases with the volume of the stone. And sapphire is a stone whose price varies greatly depending on the provenance, more so than for other precious stones. The same goes for the color (white sapphire, blue, orange...).

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What is the price of blue sapphire?

The most well-known sapphire is blue, but it has several shades, the rarest of which is called "royal blue." Overall, the price of a dark blue sapphire is higher. It is never the only parameter, but pale sapphires are not prized.

Obviously, carats increase the price of sapphires tenfold, but their origin can strongly influence them: for equal color and quality, a Ceylon sapphire costs in principle more than a Madagascar sapphireThat said, the highest prices are generally those for Kashmir sapphires, where beautiful and generous gems are found.

Overall, blue sapphire prices of excellent quality are the most considerable.

The price of pink sapphire

The popularity of the pink sapphire is only growing. It does not reach that of blue, but this makes it a prized stone and prices are rising. A 1 carat pink sapphire can cost €1,500 to €3,000 or more, if it is a beautiful, intense and even color (and not heated).Cheaper pink sapphires tend to be quite clear, but they are still lovely, sometimes with pastel hues.

How much does a teal sapphire cost?

Once again, the price of a teal sapphire depends on the 4Cs, but like each of the colors of sapphires, it has its own specificities. For example, there are teal sapphires highly prized two-tone.

Generally, this color of sapphire is (relatively) affordable, although prices are above average for stones of unusual clarity and particularly well cut.

Green sapphire prices

The prices of green sapphires can be significant. These are not common stones, even in countries rich in sapphires.

This color has a variety of shades and therefore, a lot of choices. It is not uncommon for the price of a green sapphire is higher than for other colors, of the same quality and weight, although certain criteria can change the situation.

Know the price of purple sapphire

As with other sapphires, there is not necessarily a striking difference between the price of purple sapphires and others, judged according to the same quality criteria. It is possible to find a purple sapphire at an affordable price. However, exceptional stones of this color of around 2 carats are sold for nearly €10,000 (and much more for rare gems).

How much does a yellow sapphire cost?

Regarding the yellow sapphire, we are looking for the bright yellow called canary, a yellow frank and this can make all the difference, especially if it is unheated and beautifully cut. However, many yellow sapphires are superb without necessarily having high prices. In fact, yellow sapphires cost a little less than many other sapphires, but especially blue.

How much does an orange sapphire cost?

The most expensive orange sapphires are darker and more intense, but definitely not brown. Most of these are heated stones. They are among the rarest sapphires and can have pinkish hues. The authentic orange sapphire A pure and clear sapphire is very expensive, even more so with carats, because it is mainly small stones. But there are few truly exceptional specimens, with prices higher than those of blue sapphires.