Price per carat
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Sphene price per carat
What sphene actually sells for, worked out from the 301 stones in our stock. Every figure is a real stone you can buy, not a market estimate.
At a glance
01Sphene price by carat size
02In our stock, larger sphene costs more per carat — a big clean stone is rarer than two small ones.
| Carat size | Typical / ct | Most stones / ct | In stock |
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| Less than 4 ct | $141 | $103–$185 | 86 stones |
| 4–5 ct | $130 | $93–$161 | 47 stones |
| 5–8 ct | $119 | $100–$182 | 87 stones |
| More than 8 ct | $156 | $82–$203 | 81 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.
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Common questions
05How much does sphene cost per carat?
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Across the 301 sphene stones in our stock, the typical price is around $137 per carat, with most stones between $82 and $203 per carat. Colour, clarity, cut and size move a stone within that range.
How much is a sphene under 4 ct?
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Sphene of under 4 ct in our stock is typically $141 per carat; the middle half of the 86 stones we hold sit between $103 and $185 per carat.
How much is a 4–5 ct sphene?
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Sphene of 4–5 ct in our stock is typically $130 per carat; the middle half of the 47 stones we hold sit between $93 and $161 per carat.
How much is a 5–8 ct sphene?
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Sphene of 5–8 ct in our stock is typically $119 per carat; the middle half of the 87 stones we hold sit between $100 and $182 per carat.
How much is a sphene over 8 ct?
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Sphene of over 8 ct in our stock is typically $156 per carat; the middle half of the 81 stones we hold sit between $82 and $203 per carat.
From the journal
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Sphene
Every stone shows its own price, weight, origin and treatment. Browse our sphene, or contact our team for personal help choosing one.