Golden Sheen Sapphire Prices Update – 2023
Gold or Golden Sheen Sapphire Prices
Prices for gold sheen sapphire have remained relatively constant over the last 12 months. The 2023 price chart and price reporting have been updated to bring it into line with the gold sheen sapphire grading system developed by T.M. Malik and S. Waddington. The most notable change is the inclusion of the “commercial” grade to meet a market price point of $100 per carat.
The first half of the year saw prices ease, most likely as a result of general market conditions. However prices recovered somewhat in the latter half, sales from September shows (Bangkok and Hong Kong) were reported as good, despite very unfavorable conditions in Hong Kong.
New cuttings of “exceptional” grade material were premiered at the September Bangkok Gem and Jewelry show and were readily sought by Japanese, Chinese, and European buyers.
Price range as reported
“Prices vary by quality. Extremely rare grade US$6,000 per carat onwards, rare from US$3000 to US$5,000, extra fine, from US$1200 to US$3000, good to very good, from US$400 to US$1200; Commercial grade sells for US$100 to US$200 per carat
The most marked variation was for Extremely rare grade stones ranging above 6,000 USD per carat”.
