Sourcing Guides
An explanation of the factors that influence gemstone pricing in B2B sourcing, and why fixed price lists rarely reflect real supply.
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Gemstone pricing depends on colour, clarity, cut, carat weight, quantity and current supply from source, all of which shift lot to lot. A fixed price list would misrepresent the reality of natural material.
Once a brief is submitted, available parcels matching the requirement are identified and priced individually, based on their specific characteristics and the quantity requested.
Providing an approximate budget range in your brief helps a sourcing network filter toward realistic options rather than presenting material outside your commercial range.
Frequently Asked
Because natural gemstone pricing varies by colour, clarity, carat weight, quantity and current supply. Every parcel is priced individually once matched to a buyer's specific requirement.
Submit a request through our gemstone inquiry form with your specifications and, if possible, a budget range. Available matching material is then presented with pricing attached.
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