Custom weapon finishes in Counter-Strike have long been a staple of the game, with some being more special than others. One of the most iconic finishes across multiple weapons is the Case Hardened variation, a one of a kind skin that features the colors red, blue, and yellow in multiple available patterns for players to obtain. Due to their rarity, a specific subset emerges as the holy grail for collectors – the Case Hardened Blue Gem. This goes for any and all skins that have the Case Hardened finish: the cleaner the blue on the gun, the more valuable. There are multiple Five-SeveN Case Hardened patterns in the game when it comes to the “Blue Gem” variation, with some fetching more of a premium than others.
Why is Case Hardened So Valuable?
Blue Gem Case Hardened skins are prized for their intense blue hue and intricate patterns and have become a sought-after commodity in the Counter-Strike community. The extent of blue coverage and the complexity of the pattern are the two primary factors determining their value. While the degree of wear and tear can influence the price of other skins, it has a less significant impact on Blue Gems. The pattern’s uniqueness and aesthetic appeal are the primary drivers of value.
Among the number of blue-dominant Case Hardened skins, some stand out due to their strategic placement of blue accents. At the higher end of the Case Hardened line, the differences between certain patterns and placements of the color blue may be easy to miss especially for the less trained eye but can be worth up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in differences for the most hardcore collectors. Even if two distinct patterns have an identical amount of blue on the weapon, the placement and where exactly it is spread out will have a huge effect on its overall value.
In essence, Blue Gem Case Hardened skins offer a blend of visual allure and collectible worth. Their distinctive blue coloration and intricate patterns make them highly desirable among CS:GO players and collectors.
Five-SeveN Blue Gem Patterns
As opposed to a single, unchanging design, Five-Seven Case Hardened Blue Gems are a collection of designs united by one feature: a striking blue predominance throughout the weapon’s body. There are very few or no yellow elements, which results in an aesthetically arresting, nearly monochromatic blue masterpiece.
These patterns are uncommon since the production of Case Hardened designs was haphazard. A distinct pattern value is assigned to each Five-Seven Case Hardened skin, which determines the particular color distribution. Blue Gem designs are only a small portion of what is possible.
Multiple Blue Gem patterns for the Five-SeveN Case Hardened exist, with some being better than others.
The World’s Number One: Five-SeveN Case Hardened Blue Gem Pattern #278
This specific pattern of the Five-SeveN Case Hardened is the very best in the entire world. It features a completely blue top part of the barrel with minimal streaks of red and gold towards the bottom side. It is the finest Five-SeveN Case Hardened anyone can obtain and can fetch upwards of double or triple the price of an average Blue Gem variant of the same weapon.
Second to One: Five-SeveN Case Hardened Blue Gem Pattern #690
This is nearly identical to the #278, which puts it around the same level. Just like the #1 Blue Gem, it has a completely blue top part of the barrel and minimal red and gold effects. The average price for a Five-SeveN Blue Gem is around $100, making the price for this specific weapon extend towards the $300 to $400 range.
Best of the Rest: Five-SeveN Case Hardened Blue Gem Pattern #868
The Blue Gem Pattern #868 is still one of the best Five-SeveN Case Hardened variants available in the game, but it loses out just barely for having a small spot on the barrel where the gold trim gets in the way of what would have been an otherwise completely blue barrel. Still, it is one of the very best patterns anyone can get on this specific weapon finish and will still fetch a price higher than the average market value.
Other Blue Gem Patterns
All the other Five-SeveN Case Hardened Blue Gem patterns currently in Counter-Strike are listed as follows:
Tier 1 | 189, 363, 532, 648, 689, 872 |
Tier 2 | 25, 151, 177, 215, 321, 631, 670, 700, 724, 875, 879, 888 |
Tier 3 | 13, 28, 101, 103, 126, 265, 344, 369, 381, 387, 413, 426, 428, 430, 434, 450, 468, 555, 557, 627, 661, 768, 770, 791, 809, 823, 844, 849, 874, 905, 927, 935, 955, 969, 979 |
Tier 4 | 72, 81, 87, 112, 122, 125, 168, 174, 179, 187, 273, 305, 310, 447, 497, 512, 525, 571, 592, 640, 685, 760, 828, 833, 843, 862, 878, 887, 951, 985 |
Tier 5 | 0, 1, 9, 34, 79, 82, 92, 113, 121, 140, 141, 142, 149, 171, 173, 180, 197, 200, 205, 220, 249, 279, 287, 303, 312, 319, 322, 376, 396, 408, 429, 463, 466, 471, 479, 495, 509, 539, 545, 573, 578, 579, 586, 589, 616, 617, 625, 632, 643, 658, 716, 717, 727, 752, 758, 762, 795, 804, 814, 822, 824, 852, 855, 856, 926, 938, 953, 961, 967, 970, 997 |