Gemstone Value Calculator

Calculate gemstone values based on the 4 Cs: carat weight, cut quality, color grade, and clarity.

Professional Gemstone Valuation

Gemstone Details

Valuation Results

Base Price per Carat:$0.00
Carat Weight:0.00 ct
Cut Adjustment:0%
Color Adjustment:0%
Clarity Adjustment:0%
Estimated Value:$0.00

Value Range

Wholesale:$0.00 - $0.00
Retail:$0.00 - $0.00
Insurance:$0.00 - $0.00

Gemstone Valuation Guide

Carat Weight

  • • Larger stones are exponentially more valuable
  • • 1 carat = 0.2 grams = 100 points
  • • Price per carat increases with size
  • • Certain weights have premium values

Cut Quality

  • • Affects brilliance and sparkle
  • • Excellent cut adds 10-15% premium
  • • Poor cut reduces value by 20-30%
  • • Proper proportions are crucial

Color Grade

  • • D-F: Colorless (most valuable)
  • • G-J: Near colorless
  • • K-M: Faint color
  • • Each grade affects price significantly

Clarity Grade

  • • FL/IF: Flawless (extremely rare)
  • • VVS: Very slightly included
  • • VS: Slightly included
  • • Eye-clean stones preferred

Market Factors Affecting Value

Market Conditions

  • • Economic conditions
  • • Supply and demand
  • • Currency fluctuations
  • • Fashion trends
  • • Investment demand

Origin & Treatment

  • • Geographic origin premium
  • • Natural vs. synthetic
  • • Heat treatment effects
  • • Enhancement disclosure
  • • Certification importance

Additional Factors

  • • Rarity of the gemstone
  • • Historical significance
  • • Celebrity ownership
  • • Matching pairs/sets
  • • Certification quality

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates only. Actual gemstone values vary based on market conditions, origin, treatments, and other factors. Always consult certified gemologists for professional appraisals.