If you are wishing to purchase a gemstone you must know the absolute market price of a gemstone otherwise it can leave you stuck with a fraction of the price you paid. Understanding the worth of gemstone, you can bargain at the price of stone or you can resell it for a handsome profit.

How much do gemstones cost?

If you are trying your hand at buying precious gems, you must have cash on hand for completing your first purchase.

The question that arises here is what amount of capital is needed to invest in a gemstone? The price of a gemstone depends on the factors such as historic importance of stone, its aesthetic appearance and its current market demand as well.

In which ways these factors combine to influence price?

If we talk about these factors separately they can impact the cost of a gemstone. While talking about the multiple factors altogether they influence the price of the gemstones. 

As an illustration, if the stone is certified, has a precise cut and originated in Russia, its price would be high. However, if your gemstone has a rough cut with inclusions, you can suppose to pay less. Given below are some factors which influence the price you pay.  

Gemstone Type

The price of a gemstone varies as per the colour and type of stone. For illustration, citrine and amethyst are lower-priced gemstone types. 

Gemstone Aesthetics

In the industry of gemstones, beauty or aesthetics can be assessed according to the 4 Cs which are Colour, Clarity, Cut, and Carat.

Colour: Generally, the price of a gemstone increases with the richness of desirable colour. Too light or dark gemstones tend to be lower priced.

Clarity: Gemstones with tiny inclusions command a higher price as compared to gemstones with multiple pronounced inclusions.

Cut: Gemstones having precise cut tend to have a higher price than rough-cut stones.

Carat: Larger gemstones are valuable than smaller ones.