What is the current market price for Royal Blue sapphires?

The worldwide market price for certified, top-tier Royal Blue sapphires now typically sits somewhere between $1,000 and $5,000 per carat, and for unheated stones that pass three carats, it can jump up fast, almost exponentially. It also ends up being one of the most dependable, heavily sought-after gem assets in the entire world.

Pricing is very tricky and not just a single formula. For instance, a one-carat heated Royal Blue might land around $1,500, but a three-carat piece with the same overall quality can easily push beyond $10,000 total, because large rough crystals are unusually scarce. Even the provenance matters. A certified Ceylon Royal Blue will usually receive a stronger premium compared with stones with the same colouring that come from Madagascar or from basaltic sources.