For example a recent price guide lists a fine quality 3 ct colombian stone as six times more valuable than three equivalent quality 1 ct stones.
Emerald gemstone price guide.
Zambian panna price per ratti may be slightly lower than zambian emerald price per carat.
Emerald s price is very high due to its rarity.
Zambian emerald is a close competitor of colombian emerald in terms of quality and prices.
Like the emerald has always commanded more price when fashioned as an emerald cut and sapphires are considered more desirable in the oval cuts.
Symmetry is directly proportional to price.
The values listed below are based on a variety of sources including primary and secondary gemstone dealers jewelers miners and wholesale suppliers.
The cut of a colored gemstone also has significant bearing on the price per carat.
Like many stones the per carat price of fine quality emerald escalates rapidly with size.
An emerald that weighs 1 50 carats with a bg 5 5 hue falls in the exceptional tone and saturation category and vvs clarity is priced at 10 000 to 18 000 per carat so multiply the carat weight 1 50 times 10 000 to get 15 000 for low retail and 1 5 times 18 000 to get 27 000 as the high retail price.
Being a popular variety loose zambian emerald stone price in india can draw 2 500 per carat 40 approx and reach up to 40 000 per carat 620 approx and above.
The igs gem price guide covers commonly traded colored gemstones as well as more unusual collectible gems.
Value factors hinge largely on color with nuances of saturation and hue affecting price to a significant degree.