What determines the price of color gemstones?




As mentioned in a previous post, color plays a major role in the pricing of any gem, but there are many other factors to consider when buying a color stone.


Understanding these factors will help you make a more confident decision when choosing your stone. Here is the list of factors that along with color will determine the value of a color gemstone:



Other factors that affect color stone price:


• Transparency

• Clarity

• Shape

• Cut (the style and quality)

• Carat weight

• Treatment (is it treated or untreated)

• Origin