Blue sapphires are the most expensive color because they re the most sought after.
Sapphire vs diamond price.
Cost of white sapphires vs diamonds a price comparison to give you an idea of price differences between a white sapphire and a diamond i ve listed two 1 carat size examples below.
Prices for diamond will also jump a considerable amount once you go from a 1 49 ct.
In fact the diamond from above had 1 50 ct in weight and the white sapphire had 1 48ct in weight.
To a 1 5 ct.
Likewise the more brilliant and pure the color is the more expensive it will be.
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.
One advantage that a white sapphire however undoubtedly has against a diamond is its price.
On average though a one carat sapphire will cost less than a one carat diamond.
White sapphires will always cost significantly less than diamonds even if you chose a diamond with less clarity or color grade.
The white sapphire only cost 1110 whereas the diamond cost 14900.
Diamonds refract more light than sapphires do appearing more brilliant adding to their value.
While a diamond is valued for its brilliance sapphire value is determined by its diamonds and the color.
The most appealing fact about white sapphires is their price.
As an example here is a 1 05 carat blue sapphire from james allen which costs 700.
Of course diamonds and sapphires both come in a wide range of prices depending on their size shape cut color quality and much more.