There are also black star sapphire varieties that exhibit pink and purple hues. In 2016, prices for the same unheated sapphire from Madagascar are being offered well over $1000 USD per carat, even at wholesale. This stone’s black color is a result of iron and titanium traces present in the mineral. 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. 16.1 ctw Genuine black Marquise Sapphire tennis bracelet 260.00 FREE shipping 18K Solid Yellow Gold Round Black Sapphire Link Chain Vintage Bracelet 6 6/8'' (27.9k) 297.74 372.18 (20 off) FREE shipping New Phillip Gavriel Woven Black Sapphire Bracelet Sterling Silver Rhodium 7.5' (2.4k) 459. It was priced at $5575, which again was an absolute bargain. A second unheated piece was a 6.33-carat rich blue sapphire with a hint of green and a clarity grade of IF. We had it priced at $965, which was unusually low, and this resulted in a quick sale. It was a beautifully-cut round faceted stone, a shape that typically commands a high price. Black sapphires are natural corundum stones that have the exact chemistry of other more popular variants like blue sapphires. One piece was a stunning violet blue color, 2.62 carats in weight and of VVS clarity. Several years ago, we acquired some outstanding gems from the Diego-Suarez Mine in Northern Madagascar. Since theyre not a rare stone or gem and are found easily, their value is much lower than other. But, did you know that not all sapphires are blue The September birthstone comes in every color of the rainbow except red. Other unheated, pure blues can sell for 2,000 10,000 per carat depending on size. It difficult to state typical market prices for very fine unheated sapphires, especially since they are so rare. The rare, blue Kashmir sapphire commands the highest prices, sometimes over 200,000 a carat. Sapphires range from 25 per carat to more than 11,000 per carat the most expensive one ever sold came in at 135,000 per carat.
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