Prices
Green Sapphire is extremely hard, scoring nine out of ten on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Green sapphires can vary dramatically in shade, tone and saturation, from a light green to an extremely dark, rich color. They are majorly mined in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Australia and Brazil. Green sapphires are also mined in Montana, usually near the Upper Missouri River. Just like a diamond is valued for its brilliance, the main factor that affects a sapphire’s beauty and value is its color.
Clarity and cut of a sapphire also act as a price grading factor. It is always better to focus on choosing a green sapphire with the best color and a suitable carat weight, all while suiting your budget. A low quality green sapphire natural stone is usually heat treated to dissolve inclusions and enhance clarity. As per the market rule, treated stones are less valuable than natural, unheated and untreated green sapphire stones because treatment reduces the astrological and healing properties of the gemstone. If you are looking to buy solely for Jewelry purpose then you need not focus on this.
Metal used for the pendant and the complexity of design play a major role in deciding the price of a Green Sapphire Pendant. Metals like gold and platinum cost more than silver, brass; so, the price varies accordingly. Also, a simple design is always pocket friendly than a complicated one. So choose the design as per your budget.