Sapphires are made up of the element corundum but trace amounts of other elements give them especially vivid colors.
Sapphire vs diamond price.
The most appealing fact about white sapphires is their price.
In comparison a 1 carat diamond from james allen costs over 4 000.
On average though a one carat sapphire will cost less than a one carat diamond.
As an example here is a 1 05 carat blue sapphire from james allen which costs 700.
Prices for diamond will also jump a considerable amount once you go from a 1 49 ct.
Blue sapphires are the most expensive color because they re the most sought after.
Feel free to check out the full listing details by clicking on the images 1 15ct ceylon white sapphire 1 035.
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.
One advantage that a white sapphire however undoubtedly has against a diamond is its price.
While a diamond is valued for its brilliance sapphire value is determined by its diamonds and the color.
Of course diamonds and sapphires both come in a wide range of prices depending on their size shape cut color quality and much more.
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.
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.
Carat for carat sapphires are almost always cheaper than diamonds.