BARADAK GEM GUIDE
Price of Sapphire per carat
BARADAK separates lot acquisition, dealer market and public retail asking. Valuation depends on variety, origin, treatment, quality, weight and cut.
Analyze this gemstoneMohs9
MineralCorundum
RI1.762–1.770
SG4.00
What drives value
colorclaritycutcarat weighttreatmentorigin when supportedspecial variety/phenomenonlaboratory report
Buyer intelligence
For blue sapphire, velvety blue to violetish blue with strong-to-vivid saturation is prized. Heat status, diffusion, origin and special varieties such as padparadscha can materially change market value.
Care
Generally durable, but treatment type and fracture condition determine whether aggressive cleaning is appropriate.
BARADAK uses summarized gemological information and links to technical sources; commercial ranges do not replace a laboratory report or formal appraisal.
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