Aquamarine · Price Guide
Aquamarine Price Guide (2026)
Aquamarine pricing is driven mainly by color depth and clarity — because most commercial material is pale, a deep, richly saturated blue commands a real premium, and because the mineral grows so cleanly, visible inclusions hurt value more than they would in gems where some inclusion is expected.
Indicative price bands
| Quality tier | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Commercial (pale, light sky-blue) | ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 per carat |
| Good (solid medium blue, eye-clean) | ₹8,000 – ₹25,000 per carat |
| Fine (deep saturated "Santa Maria"-type blue) | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 per carat |
| Collector (exceptional depth of color, larger clean stones) | ₹60,000+ per carat |
Indicative starting points for loose, certified natural aquamarine in the Indian market — the specific stone's color, clarity, cut, and certificate determine the final price. Request a quote for an exact figure against a documented stone.
See how to judge quality for yourself in our Aquamarine buying guide, and how we verify every certificate on our Aquamarine certification page.
Common Aquamarine Price Questions
Why does 'Santa Maria' aquamarine cost so much more than standard material?
It refers to an exceptionally deep, saturated blue color that's genuinely rare within this typically pale gemstone — the name commands a premium because that depth of color, not carat size, is what's scarce.
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