| Grade | Color | Treatment | Origins | 0.5 ct | 1 ct | 2 ct | 5 ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Medium Red | Heat | Mozambique, Madagascar | $150–300 | $200–450 | $350–700 | $600–1,200 |
| Good | Strong Red | Heat | Mozambique, Myanmar | $400–700 | $700–1,500 | $1,200–2,800 | $2,500–5,000 |
| Fine | Vivid Red | Heat | Mozambique, Myanmar | $1,200–2,000 | $2,500–5,000 | $4,500–9,000 | $9,000–18,000 |
| Exceptional | Pigeon Blood | No Heat | Myanmar | $3,000+ | $8,000+ | $18,000+ | $40,000+ |
| Grade | Color | Treatment | Origins | 0.5 ct | 1 ct | 2 ct | 5 ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Medium Blue | Heat | Sri Lanka, Madagascar | $60–120 | $80–200 | $150–400 | $300–700 |
| Good | Strong Blue | Heat | Sri Lanka, Madagascar | $200–500 | $500–1,200 | $1,000–2,500 | $2,000–5,000 |
| Fine | Royal/Vivid Blue | Heat | Sri Lanka, Madagascar | $800–1,500 | $2,000–4,500 | $4,000–9,000 | $8,000–20,000 |
| Exceptional | Cornflower/Royal | No Heat | Kashmir, Myanmar | $2,000+ | $6,000+ | $15,000+ | $35,000+ |
How to Read This Table
- Prices are per-carat retail values in USD
- "No heat" premiums are not included — add 30–300% for untreated stones
- Kashmir origin commands an additional 200–500% premium for sapphires
- Burmese (Myanmar) stones at fine+ grades carry significant origin premiums
- Prices reflect stones with independent laboratory reports
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Disclaimer: These prices are indicative market benchmarks as of Q3 2026 and do not constitute an offer to buy or sell. Actual prices depend on individual stone quality, cutting, and market conditions. Consult a certified gemologist for appraisal purposes. Last updated: August 1, 2026.