A Rare Gem, item level 32. Sold by a vendor NPC.
Sparkling Cogwheel is listed at 3,598 gold29 silver in the latest US region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 56% above its typical price of 2,304 gold50 silver. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 620 gold26 silver to 19,857 gold51 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 56% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,304 gold50 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #28997 | Dalaran |
|---|
The game's collection data lists Sparkling Cogwheel as sold by a vendor NPC in Dalaran.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #28997 | Dalaran | - | - | 96 |
Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 85.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Rare | 85s |
| MoP Classic | 85 | Rare | - |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Sparkling Cogwheel adds Versatility when socketed. Socket colors it matches: Cogwheel. See Sparkling Cogwheel on the gem list for every socket it fits.
The 10 items nearest to Sparkling Cogwheel among Gem > Versatility; 5 of them also come from Cataclysm.
| Item | Item Level | Bonus | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Cogwheel (this item) | 32 | Versatility | 3,598 gold |
 Sparkling Ocean Sapphire | 32 | Versatility; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 80 gold |
 Sparkling Deepholm Iolite | 32 | Versatility; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 2,577 gold |
 Fractured Lightstone | 32 | Mastery; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 1,468 gold |
 Perfect Sparkling Zephyrite | 31 | Versatility | 3 gold |
 Sparkling Zephyrite | 30 | Versatility | 10 gold |
 Sparkling Lapis Lazuli | 33 | Versatility | 27 gold |
 Fractured Sunstone | 33 | Mastery | 1 gold |
 Sparkling Sky Sapphire | 30 | Versatility | 8,511 gold |
 Perfect Sparkling Lapis Lazuli | 34 | Versatility | 2 gold |
 Perfect Fractured Sunstone | 34 | Mastery | 8 gold |
The lowest listed price among them is Fractured Sunstone at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Sparkling Cogwheel has a current Auction House listing in 2 regions. The lowest listed price is in Europe.
| Region | Lowest Listed Price | Listed On | Cheapest Realms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 795 gold | Region-wide | |
| United States | 3,598 gold | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Sparkling Cogwheel is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 28997 stands in Dalaran.
Sparkling Cogwheel uses icon file 237293, which 18 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Rigid Cogwheel ID 59493 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Flashing Cogwheel ID 59491 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Precise Cogwheel ID 59489 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Fractured Cogwheel ID 59480 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Quick Cogwheel ID 59479 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Smooth Cogwheel ID 59478 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Subtle Cogwheel ID 59477 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Mystic Cogwheel ID 68660 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59496 (59491 to 59501) were usually added in the same batch as Sparkling Cogwheel: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Flashing Cogwheel ID 59491 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."
Akirus the Worm-Breaker ID 59492 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 37Rigid Cogwheel ID 59493 · Gem · item level 32 "Only fits in a Cogwheel socket."
Uhn'agh Fash, the Darkest Betrayal ID 59494 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 37 "Uulwi gag erh'ongg w'ssht."
Treads of Hideous Transformation ID 59495 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Shackles of the End of Days ID 59497 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Hands of the Twilight Council ID 59498 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Kilt of the Forgotten Battle ID 59499 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Fall of Mortality ID 59500 · Armor · item level 37
Signet of the Fifth Circle ID 59501 · Armor · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 59496 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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