Natural sapphires are usually required to issue their gemstone certificates. This is because they buy sapphires not only because of their appearance and efficacy on sapphires but also for long-term investment. The peak demand for sapphires in the world in 2015, although after the following year the demand for sapphires declined, did not result in the price of sapphires being cheap, especially natural sapphire crystals and untreatment / non treatment. The price of sapphires is getting more expensive every year. Most of the best quality sapphires are found in Sri Lanka known as Ceylon Sapphire and in Kashmir (India) known as Royal Blue Sapphire Kashmir. The most expensive sapphire is a natural and crystalline sapphire without human intervention (Untreatment). As clarty improves, one can expect price to go up and the gem to move into the next category below.Why sapphires are so expensive, because gemstones are so difficult to find and so few are found in the bowels of the earth. A little yellow is acceptable as well.Ĭlarity is not as important as color change for medium quality alexandrites.

You should try to buy Alexandrites that have Green to Blue-Green color.

Beyond Russia and Brazil, origin will not dramatically change the pricing of medium quality alexandrites. The same applies for Russian Alexandrites. For example, a Brazilian Alexandrite with the same exact features of a Tanzanian Alexandrite will always be more expensive.

Origin for these Alexandrites has some level of importance. Wholesale price for this category will be from $7,000 to $20,000 per carat. The price point is more consumer friendly. However, if the color change is brown alone, this would likely fall into the lower grade category.Īlexandrites that fall into this middle range are extremely hard to find due to their high demand. It is important to note that the presence of “brown” does not necessarily mean it is a low-grade alexandrite. The Green color might lighter, and sometimes the modifier will have some brown. The color change will likely be above 50-60%. Medium Quality Alexandrites will definitely meet the threshold by labs to qualify as Alexandrite.

Price per carat sapphire