Price per carat

Gemstone Weight

Gemstone weight is a crucial characteristic when determining its value.

For rare and highly sought-after gemstones, the price per carat increases progressively with increasing weight.
For gemstones that are abundant on the market, with ample raw material available for larger cuts, the price per carat increases gradually and by a smaller amount (sometimes the price per carat can be nearly identical for gemstones of any weight).
If you have a gemstone that is unusually heavy for its type, a dilemma arises. The value of the gemstone increases progressively with weight, but once a certain price point is reached, the gemstone might lose market interest due to its significantly increased price. Therefore, you may find the gemstone undervalued in our assessment. Selling it at a higher price can become a significant challenge. However, it is worth trying, as anything is possible.
A gemstone becomes interesting for investment purposes after a certain weight threshold. For very expensive gemstones, this is from 1 carat, and for expensive gemstones, it is from 3 carats.
Gemstones weighing more than 50 carats are difficult to utilize within the jewelry industry. Such stones are of greater interest to collectors.