Gemstone Price Indices


The prices below are general indications only. Most diamonds and gemstones will be offered at a discount to these lists. However, exceptional stones may sell above these list prices. The only true price is what a knowledgeable buyer and seller agree to as a transaction price. No guarantees are made and no liabilities are assumed as to the accuracy or validity of these prices.

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WHITE DIAMONDS (1.00-1.49CTS)

COLOR IF VVS1 VVS2 VS1 VS2
D 13500-15000 10800-15000 8000-8900 6800-7600 5500-6300
E 10300-11500 9200-10200 7200-8100 6200-6900 5100-5600
F 8600-9600 7800-8700 6600-7400 5600-6300 4600-5200
G 6700-7500 6100-6800 5500-6200 4800-5400 4200-4700
H 5200-5800 4700-5300 4400-4900 4000-4500 3900-4200

Gemological Institute Of America (GIA) grading reports only, round shapes, well-cut stones with ideal parameters.


NO HEAT BURMA RUBY (1.00-1.95CTS)

COLOR FI LI1 LI2 MI1 MI2
2.5 NEGOTIABLE 108000-120000 90000-100000 67000-75000 45000-50000
3.0 NEGOTIABLE 76000-85000 63000-70000 45000-50000 36000-40000
3.5 NEGOTIABLE 45000-50000 36000-40000 31000-35000 27000-30000
4.0 NEGOTIABLE 40000-45000 33000-37000 26000-29000 22000-25000
4.5 NEGOTIABLE 36000-40000 31000-35000 23000-25000 18000-20000

American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) reports with positive identification only, no heat or clarity enhancement, ovals and cushions with ideal parameters. For unheated African ruby, deduct 50%-75%. Two carat Burma Rubies sell for a 300% premium to one carat prices. Three carat Burma Rubies sell for 500% premium to one carat prices.


NO HEAT BURMA SAPPHIRE (1.00-1.99CTS)

COLOR FI LI1 LI2 MI1 MI2
2.5 NEGOTIABLE 20000-25000 20000-22000 15000-16500 11000-12500
3 NEGOTIABLE 15000-16500 14500-16000 11000-12500 9500-10500
3.5 NEGOTIABLE 10000-11500 10000-11000 7000-7700 6000-6600
4 NEGOTIABLE 7200-8000 6400-7000 5000-5500 3600-4000
4.5 NEGOTIABLE 5000-5500 4500-5000 3000-3300 2500-2750

American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) reports with positive identification only, no heat or clarity enhancement, ovals and cushions with ideal parameters. For Kashmir, add 300%-500% depending on quality; for heated Ceylon or African, deduct 60%. Two carat Burma sapphires sell for a 30% premium to one carat prices and three carats 100%.


NO CLARITY ENHANCEMENT COLOMBIAN EMERALDS (1.00-1.99CTS)

COLOR LI1 LI2 MI1 MI2 HI
3.5 NEGOTIABLE 45000-50000 31000-35000 27000-30000 4200-5200
4 NEGOTIABLE 40000-45000 28000-31500 24000-27000 3000-3800
4.5 NEGOTIABLE 36000-41000 26000-29000 22000-24000 2400-3000
5 NEGOTIABLE 33000-37000 22000-25000 20000-22000 1200-1500
5.5 NEGOTIABLE 30000-33000 29000-23000 17500-19000 1000-1200

American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) reports with positive identification only, no clarity enhancement, emerald cuts with ideal parameters. No Clarity enhancement emeralds sell for 300%-500% premium over treated Colombian emeralds, depending on quality. All other emerald sources sell for discounts to Colombian gems.