Blue Sapphire Cost Vs Diamond. While a sapphire would require more frequent polishing and sometimes re-cutting due to scratching and abrasions diamonds are more prone to chipping a damage that is very difficult and more costly to repair. Even sapphires on the high end price-wise wont match a diamonds price such as this 113 carat blue sapphire for 2610.
The diamond from above however is not the best example for a price comparison. Thats because Diamonds are significantly more expensive than White Sapphire and you get a smaller stone for your dollar. Cost for 9 diamonds is 125 more than for 9 white sapphires.
While these stones are more heavily mined than diamonds the return on high-quality sapphires is significantly less than the production and availability of many other gemstones making them a sound investment.
They are still considered second-rate gemstones and are not highly valued. The cost of both a diamond and a sapphire depend on the cut color clarity and carat. Blue - SI-VVS Type II. Several types of inclusions can be found in various sapphires.
