Is blue topaz worth anything?

Is blue topaz worth anything?

When it was first introduced to the market, treated blue topaz sold for $20 to $40 per carat. But oversupply led to huge drops in wholesale prices, down to a few dollars or less per carat. Today, blue topaz is basically a mass-market gem, and price is often the most important consideration for many buyers.

How much is my topaz worth?

Colorless topaz, from which blue topaz is produced (via irradiation and heat), is available in sizes up to 100 cts. and greater, and sells for less than $8/ct. Brown topaz fetches similar prices. In contrast, precious topaz (a.k.a. ‘imperial’ topaz) in rich orange colors fetches prices in excess of $1000/ct.

What is the price of blue topaz?

Sky blue topaz price per carat in Indian ranges between Rs 150 per carat ($3 approx.) to Rs 500 per carat ($8) plus, depending upon its color, clarity, cut and carat weight.

How can you tell if a blue topaz is real?

Tip #1: Look at the stone’s clarity As they are heat-treated, most of the blue topazes available today are eye-clean, which means they do not have inclusions visible to the naked eye. As such, if you notice any scratches, cracks, dots or tiny fractures on the gem, then it may not be a real blue topaz.

Which is more valuable aquamarine or blue topaz?

Aquamarine is generally much more expensive than blue topaz, with the main reason being that blue topaz is artificially heated whereas aquamarine is natural in color. This makes a big difference for some buyers. Compare this aquamarine ring with this similar blue topaz ring.

How can you tell if topaz is real?

There are a few easy ways to tell a real topaz apart from quartz. The first characteristic to keep in mind is the hardness factor. An original topaz will scratch glass while quartz will not leave a mark on it. Moreover, a real topaz is also cool to touch and it gets electrified easily.

Is blue topaz a diamond?

Blue topaz is a very hard gemstone, a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, but it can be split with a single blow: a trait it shares with diamond. As a result it should be protected from hard knocks.

Which is more valuable blue topaz or aquamarine?

One pair that is difficult to tell apart is the Aquamarine and Blue Topaz stones. Physically, they are very hard to tell apart but in reality, an Aquamarine is much more costly than Blue Topaz. Some people seek advantage by selling Blue topaz in place of Aquamarine to make great profit.