The Gemius IndexAMB

Amber

Four market segments for amber, Entry to Investor. Each shows its price index, market band and an example grade. Refreshed every quarter.

By market segment

Where a amber lands depends on its origin, colour, clarity, treatment and size.

Entry

Commercial
Price index98.0 0.5% qtr
Q1 2025: 100.0Q2 2025: 99.4Q3 2025: 99.6Q4 2025: 98.7Q1 2026: 98.5Q2 2026: 98.0
Q1 2025Q2 2026
Example grade (e.g.)BalticYellow-gold / cognacHeated · cabochonPer gram base
Market band$1 to $2 / ct

Mid

Good
Price index103.0 0.8% qtr
Q1 2025: 100.0Q2 2025: 100.8Q3 2025: 100.6Q4 2025: 102.0Q1 2026: 102.2Q2 2026: 103.0
Q1 2025Q2 2026
Example grade (e.g.)Baltic / MexicoCognac / cherryUntreated · carved5 – 25 ct
Market band$3 to $7 / ct

Premium

Fine · Headline
Price index110.0 2.3% qtr
Q1 2025: 100.0Q2 2025: 102.8Q3 2025: 102.0Q4 2025: 106.5Q1 2026: 107.5Q2 2026: 110.0
Q1 2025Q2 2026
Example grade (e.g.)Dominican / BurmiteSaturated cognac or transparentUntreated · sun-spangle decorative25 – 100 ct
Market band$7 to $9 / ct

Investor

Extra-Fine
Price index120.0 4.3% qtr
Q1 2025: 100.0Q2 2025: 105.6Q3 2025: 104.0Q4 2025: 113.0Q1 2026: 115.0Q2 2026: 120.0
Q1 2025Q2 2026
Example grade (e.g.)DominicanBlue amber · strong fluorescenceUntreated · transparent100 ct +
Market band$12+ / ct

Price index base 100 at Q1 2025. Market band is the per-carat range across the segment. Example grades are illustrative, not an offer to buy or sell. As of Q2 2026.