Sapphire Vs Diamond Price

As an example here is a 1 05 carat blue sapphire from james allen which costs 700.

Sapphire vs diamond price.

In comparison a 1 carat diamond from james allen costs over 4 000. In fact the diamond from above had 1 50 ct in weight and the white sapphire had 1 48ct in weight. On average though a one carat sapphire will cost less than a one carat diamond. Prices for diamond will also jump a considerable amount once you go from a 1 49 ct.

Carat for carat sapphires are almost always cheaper than diamonds. The most appealing fact about white sapphires is their price. Sapphires are made up of the element corundum but trace amounts of other elements give them especially vivid colors. Feel free to check out the full listing details by clicking on the images 1 15ct ceylon white sapphire 1 035.

Blue sapphires are the most expensive color because they re the most sought after. While a diamond is valued for its brilliance sapphire value is determined by its diamonds and the color. Diamonds refract more light than sapphires do appearing more brilliant adding to their value. Likewise the more brilliant and pure the color is the more expensive it will be.

To a 1 5 ct. Even sapphires on the high end price wise won t match a diamond s price such as this 1 13 carat blue sapphire for 2 610. Of course diamonds and sapphires both come in a wide range of prices depending on their size shape cut color quality and much more. One advantage that a white sapphire however undoubtedly has against a diamond is its price.