Technically they have a higher specific gravity so a 1 carat ruby or sapphire is smaller in size than a one carat diamond.
Blue sapphire value calculator.
Saturation describes how pure or intense a color appears and it is a key component in determining a sapphire s value.
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But did you know sapphire actually comes in every color of the rainbow.
A second unheated piece was a 6 33 carat rich blue sapphire with a hint of green and a clarity grade of if.
How sapphires are valued.
Top sapphires reach vivid saturation.
Color is the most important element in estimating the value of blue sapphire.
It was priced at 5575 which again was an absolute bargain.
Sapphires are the most valuable and rarest blue colored natural gemstones.
In november 2014 the blue belle of asia a 392 52 carat ceylon sapphire was sold for over 17 million setting the record for the most expensive sapphire ever sold at auction.
Although hue counts the closer to a pure blue the better saturation is more important.
Generally fine unheated sapphire of any size cannot be found for under 1000 per carat especially nowadays when unheated sapphire of any weight is considered a rarity.
Blue green yellow orange purple pink even a combination of colors.
The color of a sapphire may be diluted with what is called a saturation modifier with cool colored sapphires like blue green and violet gray is the usual saturation modifier.
The most expensive sapphire exemplars display a deep blue color that is very rich and saturated.
Most people will know sapphire as the beautiful blue gemstone that adorns the rings of celebrities and royals all over the world.
For example ruby and sapphire gems are both heavier than a diamond.
They are a highly desirable gemstone due to their beautiful royal blue color hardness second only to diamonds durability and luster sparkle from light performance within the gemstone.
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Many sapphires on the market are actually grayish.
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This record breaking sale is a testament to the rapidly growing sapphire market and the high value that sapphires can command during a sale.
With the help of our sapphire value chart you d be able to estimate the price of the gemstones you own based on the different nuances and variations in color as well as on their clarity and carat weight.
Price weight calculator online tool for your precious gemstones diamond by gemval.
Sapphire ceylon untreated blue si vvs type ii 3 000 to 5 500 per carat.