Sapphire Vs Diamond Price

While a diamond is valued for its brilliance sapphire value is determined by its diamonds and the color.

Sapphire vs diamond price.

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. In comparison a 1 carat diamond from james allen costs over 4 000. Carat for carat sapphires are almost always cheaper than diamonds. Sapphires are made up of the element corundum but trace amounts of other elements give them especially vivid colors.

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. Feel free to check out the full listing details by clicking on the images 1 15ct ceylon white sapphire 1 035. Prices for diamond will also jump a considerable amount once you go from a 1 49 ct.

Of course diamonds and sapphires both come in a wide range of prices depending on their size shape cut color quality and much more. Blue sapphires are the most expensive color because they re the most sought after. As an example here is a 1 05 carat blue sapphire from james allen which costs 700. White sapphires will always cost significantly less than diamonds even if you chose a diamond with less clarity or color grade.

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. One advantage that a white sapphire however undoubtedly has against a diamond is its price. In fact the diamond from above had 1 50 ct in weight and the white sapphire had 1 48ct in weight. The white sapphire only cost 1110 whereas the diamond cost 14900.