Price per carat
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Aquamarine price per carat
What aquamarine actually sells for, worked out from the 1425 stones in our stock. Every figure is a real stone you can buy, not a market estimate.
At a glance
01Aquamarine price by carat size
02In our stock, larger aquamarine costs less per carat — size is plentiful, so colour and clarity drive the price more.
| Carat size | Typical / ct | Most stones / ct | In stock |
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| Less than 4 ct | $104 | $64–$158 | 385 stones |
| 4–6 ct | $79 | $54–$111 | 298 stones |
| 6–10 ct | $72 | $51–$89 | 344 stones |
| More than 10 ct | $74 | $55–$109 | 398 stones |
“Most stones” is the middle half of our stock in that size, so one exceptional stone cannot skew it.
What moves the price
03Two stones of the same weight can differ several times in price. Colour comes first, its saturation and evenness, then clarity, the quality of the cut, origin and treatment. Every listing states each of these, so you can compare like with like.
Read the aquamarine guide →From our stock
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Common questions
05How much does aquamarine cost per carat?
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Across the 1425 aquamarine stones in our stock, the typical price is around $83 per carat, with most stones between $51 and $158 per carat. Colour, clarity, cut and size move a stone within that range.
How much is an aquamarine under 4 ct?
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Aquamarine of under 4 ct in our stock is typically $104 per carat; the middle half of the 385 stones we hold sit between $64 and $158 per carat.
How much is a 4–6 ct aquamarine?
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Aquamarine of 4–6 ct in our stock is typically $79 per carat; the middle half of the 298 stones we hold sit between $54 and $111 per carat.
How much is a 6–10 ct aquamarine?
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Aquamarine of 6–10 ct in our stock is typically $72 per carat; the middle half of the 344 stones we hold sit between $51 and $89 per carat.
How much is an aquamarine over 10 ct?
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Aquamarine of over 10 ct in our stock is typically $74 per carat; the middle half of the 398 stones we hold sit between $55 and $109 per carat.
From the journal
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Aquamarine
Every stone shows its own price, weight, origin and treatment. Browse our aquamarine, or contact our team for personal help choosing one.