GEMSTONE PRICE GUIDE
This guide provides updated pricing ranges for key Zambian and African gemstones, reflecting international demand trends — particularly in China and global luxury markets.
Prices are indicated per carat (ct) or per kilogram (kg) and updated regularly to reflect changes in market conditions.
SAVVY Gemstone Buying Guide — Zambia & China
Updated 28 October 2026
These are indicative SAVVY purchase ranges, not retail or resale prices. Every offer is confirmed only after physical inspection. Prices are shown in RMB.
Buying now: faceted Paraíba tourmaline, 1–2 ct
We are reviewing natural copper-bearing Paraíba tourmaline with strong neon blue or green-blue colour and a clean face-up appearance. A recognised laboratory report is required, or the stone must be submitted for testing. Price on inspection only.
Indicative buying ranges
Aquamarine — strong blue / Santa Maria-potential, faceted 1–5 ct
Zambia delivery: RMB 380–450 per ct
China delivery: RMB 450–520 per ct
Aquamarine rough — strong blue, high clarity, sorted
Zambia delivery: RMB 100–150 per gram
China delivery: RMB 160–200 per gram
Red or pink garnet — clean, vivid, faceted, approximately 3–10 ct
Zambia delivery: RMB 120–180 per ct
China delivery: RMB 180–260 per ct
Mandarin / Fanta spessartine — vivid orange or red-orange, faceted 1–3 ct
Samples first. Price on inspection.
Zambian emerald rough
Selective buying only. Separate commercial and premium material. Price on inspection.
Natural ruby
Selective buying only. Treatment and laboratory disclosure required. Price on inspection.
Amethyst
Samples only. No bulk purchase before the use case and price are agreed.
Why Zambia and China prices differ
Zambia delivery reflects the additional cost and risk of compliant export documentation, freight, clearance and handling. China delivery applies when material is already legally delivered in China and ready for inspection.
Before you travel or export
Send daylight photos and video, exact weight and size distribution, whether the material is rough or faceted, origin and treatment disclosure, certificates where available, your current location, and your asking price.
Submit from Zambia: WhatsApp +260 770 953 085
Arrange inspection in China: WhatsApp +86 166 0192 7416
Indicative and non-binding. Final prices depend on gemstone identity, origin, treatment, colour, clarity, cut, size, yield, certification, current demand and physical inspection. Publication of a range does not guarantee purchase.