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What colored stones are worth
Colored stones do not price like diamonds. There is no universal grading standard, and treatment usually matters more than size — often by a factor of thousands.
Value a gemstoneWhat a fine 2 carat stone is worth
| Stone | Per carat | Retail, 2 ct | Resale | Premium origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraiba tourmaline | $30,000 | $43,200 – $79,200 | $12,000 – $21,000 | Brazil |
| Alexandrite | $26,400 | $38,015 – $69,695 | $10,560 – $18,480 | Russia (Ural) |
| Ruby | $10,125 | $14,580 – $26,730 | $4,050 – $7,090 | Myanmar (Mogok) |
| Jade (jadeite) | $7,200 | $10,370 – $19,010 | $2,880 – $5,040 | Myanmar |
| Emerald | $6,750 | $9,720 – $17,820 | $2,700 – $4,725 | Colombia (Muzo) |
| Blue sapphire | $6,188 | $8,910 – $16,335 | $2,475 – $4,330 | Kashmir |
| Pink sapphire | $4,800 | $6,910 – $12,670 | $1,920 – $3,360 | Sri Lanka (Ceylon) |
| Tsavorite garnet | $4,725 | $6,805 – $12,475 | $1,890 – $3,310 | Kenya |
| Opal (black) | $3,375 | $4,860 – $8,910 | $1,350 – $2,365 | Australia (Lightning Ridge) |
| Spinel | $3,188 | $4,590 – $8,415 | $1,275 – $2,230 | Myanmar (Mogok) |
| Imperial topaz | $2,970 | $4,275 – $7,840 | $1,190 – $2,080 | Brazil |
| Yellow sapphire | $2,640 | $3,800 – $6,970 | $1,055 – $1,850 | Sri Lanka (Ceylon) |
| Tanzanite | $1,283 | $1,845 – $3,385 | $515 – $900 | Tanzania |
| Tourmaline | $1,080 | $1,555 – $2,850 | $430 – $755 | Brazil |
| Aquamarine | $810 | $1,165 – $2,140 | $325 – $565 | Brazil |
| Garnet | $450 | $650 – $1,190 | $180 – $315 | — |
| Peridot | $356 | $515 – $940 | $145 – $250 | Pakistan (Kashmir) |
| Opal (white) | $270 | $390 – $715 | $110 – $190 | Australia |
| Amethyst | $90 | $130 – $240 | $35 – $65 | — |
| Citrine | $68 | $95 – $180 | $25 – $45 | — |
| Blue topaz | $53 | $75 – $140 | $20 – $35 | — |
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