Pricing Details of Pearl Stone
- Pearl stone prices vary with the quality and size of the gemstone. Pearl price in India starts from INR 1000 per carat and can reach as high as INR 2 lakh per carat and above. Pearl stone prices in other countries like the UK, USA, and UAE may vary depending on their supply and demand ratio.
- The quality of the pearl is often determined by factors such as its type, colour, surface perfection, luster, and shape. The availability and demand of certain types and shades also create a difference in the Moti Stone price in the international market.
Factors Affecting Quality & Price of Pearl Stone
Type & its Origin
- Pearls are of two types – ‘the naturally formed - Natural Pearl’ & the ‘manually produced - Cultured Pearl’. Due to their immense rarity, strong astrological relevance, and high demand, real pearl price is valued 10 times more than the Cultured Pearl. Amongst various origin varieties of Pearl, the natural Basra pearl price remains substantially high because of its historical importance.
- Other exotic varieties, such as the Tahitian pearl and Maybe Pearl may also receive a high value in the market for their beauty and rarity. South Sea Pearl is often considered quite affordable because they are easily available. Freshwater pearl that costs around INR 100 per carat and serves as the cheapest option but possesses no astrological significance.
Shape
It is very hard to find a perfectly round pearl moti. Therefore, the round the pearl, the more valuable it becomes. The distorted, pearl or baroque-shaped pearl is more easily available and relatively cheaper.
Note: Due to their immense rarity, Basra pearls are considered quite valuable even in unsymmetrical shapes.
Lustre and Surface Quality
Generally, the fewer and smaller the imperfections, the more valuable the pearl. Due to its organic formation, minor flaws don’t create a significant price difference. Pearl with brilliant luster deserves a higher value, whereas dull and milky pearls are priced cheaply.
Colour
Pearl moti price remains high for the white gems with a slight rosy overtone. Creamy golden South Sea or the Tahitian black pearl gemstone price also lies on the higher side because of their dark exotic colour. The presence of yellowish or greenish overtones may create a reduction in the pearl’s overall worth.
Carat Weight
Size bears a huge impact on the real pearl price. Large-size pearls are more expensive than similar smaller pearls because they take a longer time in their formation. Hence, the larger the pearl, the higher its value.
Treatment
The chemically treated, bleached, or coated pearls are inexpensive and bear no astrological value. They are usually recommended for making imitation jewellery and fashion accessories. We always recommend that buyers choose an untreated and unheated Pearl or Cultured Pearl to ensure maximum positive results in life.
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