Natural Sapphire & Gemstone Buying Guides

Blue Star Sapphire Price Guide — What They Cost and Why

What blue star sapphire costs per carat, what actually drives the price, and the one stone we hold — 8.09 ct with a GIA Sapphire Origin Report, $4,040.

Tsavorite Garnet Price Guide — What They Cost and Why

Tsavorite garnet prices by carat weight, from the seven stones in our own stock — $1,177 to $22,724 — and what actually limits the supply of a large clean stone.

Color-Change Sapphire Price Guide — What They Cost and Why

What color-change sapphire costs per carat, what actually drives the price, and the two stones we hold — 1.03 ct at $824 and 2.01 ct at $2,211.

Is Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl Good for an Engagement Ring?

Chrysoberyl is Mohs 8.5 — above quartz (7) and emerald (7.5–8), below corundum (9) and diamond (10). What that means for daily wear, setting choice, and care.

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Price Guide — What They Cost and Why

What a genuine cat's-eye chrysoberyl actually costs, and what drives the price — with two stones currently in stock, at $3,792 and $9,482, priced out per carat.

Star Sapphire vs. Regular Sapphire — What's the Difference?

Is a star sapphire a real sapphire? Yes — here's exactly what separates it from the faceted sapphires you're used to seeing, and which one actually suits you.

Purple & Violet Star Sapphire — Price and Buying Guide

What drives purple and violet star sapphire prices, how the two colors differ, and real GIA-backed pricing from current in-stock stones.

Pink Star Sapphire — Price and Buying Guide

Real prices, real asterism science, and how to tell a genuine pink star sapphire from a purple one — with current in-stock examples and GIA-backed pricing.

The Sapphire Buyer's Field Guide — Six Checks Before You Buy

A working field guide for buying natural sapphire: the five things that pretend to be sapphire, a ninety-second loupe check, the four treatments that change value, how to read a GIA report, and seven questions that expose a bad seller.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Natural Loose Sapphires

The definitive guide to buying a natural loose sapphire: colour, origin, treatment, cut, shape, certification, pricing, and engagement rings, with links to every Crescent Gems guide and collection.

Custom Sapphire Rings — The Complete Guide to Designing Your Own

Everything that goes into a custom sapphire ring: choosing the stone first, the commissioning process, metal colour, protective settings for fancy shapes, side stones, and typical timelines and costs — with links to every detailed Crescent Gems guide.

Sapphires at Wholesale Prices

Crescent Gems sells natural Ceylon sapphires at wholesale prices to jewelers, designers, gem resellers, and jewelry manufacturers who can prove they are in the trade. Sourced directly in Sri Lanka and cut in our own factory, with generous discounts for verified trade accounts.

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