Comparison table for the value and rarity of poudretteite gemstones 2025
- steinerperu1
- Oct 1
- 2 min read
Gemstone Quality (Grade) Color (Pink Intensity) Carat Weight Range Estimated Market Price (per carat, USD, 2025) Rarity (Estimated Annual Worldwide Supply) Origin (Country/Region)
Top Quality – Vivid Pink Vivid Pink 1–2 ct $23,000–$52,000 2–5 stones
(Exceptional rarity) Canada, Myanmar
Collector's Quality – Medium Pink Medium Pink 0.5–1 ct $7,000–$20,000 5–15 stones Canada, Myanmar
Premium Faceted – Pastel Pink Pastel Pink 0.3–0.8 ct $3,500–9,000 12–30 stones Canada, Myanmar
Gem Quality – Light Pink/Peach Light Pink to Peach Under 0.4 ct $900–$3,000 30–50 stones Myanmar
Museum/Reference Quality Pale pink or colorless Varies N/A (very limited trade) Less than 10 annually Canada, Myanmar
The poudretteite price is one of the most headline-grabbing aspects of this gemstone's history. As of 2025, high-quality poudretteite gemstones fetch prices between $23,000 and $52,000 per carat for stones with vibrant pink color, flawless faceting, and carat weights between 1 and 2. Due to their continued rarity (fewer than 50 prime examples are known worldwide), prices often soar at public auctions and private sales, especially for stones with vibrant color and exceptional clarity.
Even smaller, lighter pastel pink or second-quality stones can fetch between $900 and $9,000 per carat, depending on their transparency, size, and origin. The largest known poudretteite stones are found primarily in museum collections or in the hands of renowned collectors and are rarely offered on the public market.
Collector factors include:
Origin: Stones of Canadian origin (“Poudretteite Canada”) often command a slight premium due to their historical significance; stones from Myanmar are sought after due to their color intensity and comparative size.
Clarity and color: Gemstones with a bright, uniform pink color and high clarity are the most valuable.
Cut: Due to the delicate nature of the mineral, great importance is placed on the art of poudretteite faceting.
Documentation: Origin and gemmological certification significantly increase both the value and liquidity of poudretteite on the market.
Market Trends: The ongoing trend toward investment-quality colored gemstones is intensifying competition among collectors seeking the world's rarest stones.
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