Yellow Sapphire · Price Guide
Yellow Sapphire Price Guide (2026)
Yellow sapphire pricing is shaped heavily by treatment status and color saturation — a well-heated commercial stone from Thailand and an unheated, richly saturated Ceylon Pukhraj of the same carat weight can differ enormously in price, particularly once astrological sourcing (which specifically favors unheated material) enters the buying decision.
Indicative price bands
| Quality tier | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Commercial (heated, pale or slightly greenish yellow) | ₹3,000 – ₹12,000 per carat |
| Good (heated, solid golden yellow, eye-clean) | ₹12,000 – ₹45,000 per carat |
| Fine (unheated or lightly heated Ceylon, rich golden color) | ₹45,000 – ₹1,50,000 per carat |
| Collector (exceptional unheated Ceylon, vivid saturated color) | ₹1,50,000+ per carat |
Indicative starting points for loose, certified natural yellow sapphire 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 Yellow Sapphire buying guide, and how we verify every certificate on our Yellow Sapphire certification page.
Common Yellow Sapphire Price Questions
Why is unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire so much pricier than Thai yellow sapphire?
Mostly rarity and treatment status — Thailand supplies large volumes of heated commercial stone, while fine unheated material, concentrated in Ceylon production, is genuinely scarcer and specifically sought after for astrological use.
Does carat weight alone determine yellow sapphire price?
No — color saturation and treatment status typically matter more than size. A smaller unheated stone with rich golden color can cost more than a larger pale, heavily heated one.
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