Skyrim Soul Gem Value Comparison (Septims)
Compare Skyrim soul gem values from 10 to 1000 septims. Empty and filled petty, lesser, common, greater, grand and black gems listed. Includes tables.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Soul Gem empty Not 32. Official game data is 10. | 10 septim | Smallest standard gem, no soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Lesser Soul Gem empty Not 88. Official game data is 25. | 25 septim | Second tier standard gem, no soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Common Soul Gem empty Not 250. Official game data is 50. | 50 septim | Mid tier standard gem, no soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Greater Soul Gem empty Not 350. Official game data is 100. | 100 septim | Large standard gem, no soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Grand Soul Gem empty Not 500. Official game data is 200. | 200 septim | Largest standard gem, no soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Black Soul Gem empty Not 500. Official game data is 300. | 300 septim | Special gem for human souls, no soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page special table |
| Petty Soul Gem with Petty soul Not 75. Prefilled value is 40. | 40 septim | Prefilled petty gem sale value | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Lesser Soul Gem with Lesser soul Player filled may stay at 25 due to bug. | 80 septim | Prefilled lesser gem sale value | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Common Soul Gem with Common soul Player filled may stay at 50 due to bug. | 150 septim | Prefilled common gem sale value | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Greater Soul Gem with Greater soul High mid tier filled value. | 350 septim | Prefilled greater gem sale value | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Grand Soul Gem with Grand soul Not 850. Prefilled value is 500. | 500 septim | Prefilled grand gem sale value | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page standard table |
| Black Soul Gem with Grand soul Not 1000. Prefilled value is 750. | 750 septim | Prefilled black gem with human soul | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page special table |
| Azura Star Does not break on use. Value 1000. | 1,000 septim | Reusable Daedric artifact, grand capacity | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page special table |
| The Black Star Holds black souls. Does not break on use. | 1,000 septim | Reusable black gem variant, grand capacity | UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page special table |
About this converter
Skyrim soul gem values come from game data seen on UESP. Empty gems have low septim values. Filled gems sell for more. Size order is petty, lesser, common, greater, grand. Black gems hold human souls and cost most. Azura Star and Black Star are reusable and hold high value. This set uses prefilled sale values for filled gems. Use it to plan enchanting runs and merchant trips.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Use it to compare empty petty with filled grand. Try common against greater. Test black gems against Azura Star. Check how many petty gems match one grand gem.
Values match the UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page. Petty empty is 10, not 32. Lesser empty is 25, not 88. Common empty is 50, not 250. Greater empty is 100, not 350. Grand empty is 200, not 500. Black empty is 300, not 500. Filled values are 40, 80, 150, 350, 500 and 750. Player filled gems can keep empty value due to a known bug. Prefilled gems use the higher values shown here. Flawed Varla stones and soul fragments are left out of this set.
FAQ
What is the most valuable gem here?
Azura Star and The Black Star are 1000 septims each. They are reusable and do not break on use.
How much is an empty petty gem?
An empty petty gem is 10 septims. A prefilled petty gem is 40 septims.
Why do my filled gems sell for less?
Player filled gems can keep the empty value due to a known bug. Prefilled gems found as loot use the higher values shown here.
How much is a black soul gem?
An empty black soul gem is 300 septims. A black gem with a grand soul is 750 septims.
Sources
- UESP Skyrim Soul Gems page game data tables
- Bethesda The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim game data
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 14 entries
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