Pitambari Neelam

Pitambari Neelam Price

Pitambari Neelam stone price depends on majority of factors like origin, color, clarity, cut, carat weight and treatment. But the quality is not solely responsible as the rarity, uniqueness and market demand of this also play its part. In India, Pitambari Neelam costs around ₹ 2,500 per carat (approx. $ 40) and can reach up to ₹ 35,000 (approx. $ 540) per carat and above. (Yellow neelam stone Price in other countries like Dubai or United States may differ depending upon quality and availability.)

• Origin– Sri-Lankan Pitambari Neelam stone price is high in comparison to other origins due to its superior color and exceptional clarity. It ranges from ₹ 2500 per carat to ₹ 35,000 per carat, depending upon the quality of stone. Generally, Burmese Pitambari Neelam is more affordable than Ceylon Pitambari Neelam. But exceptions are always there, the price of certain finest quality Pitambari Neelam from Burma can beat the cost of gem even from Sri Lankan origin.

• Color– Stones containing purer and brighter shades yellow and blue hue which can be easily distinguished, draw a higher Pitambari stone price. Highly saturated, bright colored stones with 50-50 color ratio are rarest, therefore, deserves a good amount. The yellow blue sapphire price also remains high for the bright yellow sapphire with hints of blue or a bright blue sapphire with strong yellow tints.

• Clarity– Pitambari stones with no eye visible inclusions are extremely rare, and therefore, come with a high cost. Since, clarity is judged in reference to inclusions, the presence of high inclusions and milky clouds at notable location lead to price reduction.

• Cut– Pitambari Neelam is generally faceted in oval cut, rectangular-cushion cut and square-cushion cut, to enhance the color and transparency as well as to retain maximum carat weight. Highly faceted Pitambari Neelam stones like princess cut or trillion cut, are generally more expensive due to the wastage of carats involved in their cutting process.

• Carat Weight– The price of Pitambari Neelam, above few carats, reflects its rarity. The amount can even reach millions for the best Pitambari Neelam in consistent color and clarity.

• Treatment– In order to inflate the market value, certain yellow blue sapphires undergo treatment that enhances its transparency and depth in color. But ultimately the stones certified as natural are more valuable than the treated ones and are also preferred astrologically.