The term jade is used for two different minerals, jadeite andnephrite. Only jadeite has value as a gem material in and of itself.
For jadeite, the intensity of the green color, combined with ahigh degree of translucency are the key factors in judging value.
Stones which are too dark in color or not so translucent areless highly valued.
Ideally, color should be completely even to the unaided eye,without spotting or veins.
Another important factor in evaluating quality. The best jadeiteis semi-transparent... as is this item on this listing.
Next to certain rare colors of diamond (such as blue, pink and red),jadeite is the world‘s most expensive gem, with prices above even ruby andsapphire.
The record price for a single piece of jadeite jewelry was setat the November 1997 Christie's Hong Kong sale:
Lot 1843, the “Doubly Fortunate” necklace of 27 approximately15 mm jadeite beads, sold for US$9.3 million.
Indeed, out of the top ten most expensive jewels sold worldwideby Christie's in 1999, five out of ten were jadeite, including three of the topfour.
These auctions clearly show that jadeite is among the mostvaluable of all gemstones.
Jade is considered the “Stone of Heaven” and is thought toprovide a bridge between this world and the next.
Buyers must first add items to their eBay Shopping Cart topurchase multiple items with a single payment.
Due to the difference in Rates, I might not be able tocombine shipping internationally. Please check with me beforebidding.
I cannot check every countries customs codes,so please check if this item is allowed in your country before bidding.
I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE ALL MY ITEMS AS HONESTLY ANDACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE. I ALSO ATTEMPT TO PRODUCE THE BEST POSSIBLE IMAGE THATWILL BEST REPRESENT THE PIECE THAT I AM SELLING. IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHERINFORMATION REGARDING THIS ITEM PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDINGAND I WILL ASSIST IN ANY WAY I CAN. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS.
Pleaseask any and all questions before bidding, as all sales are final. Failure toask any and all questions about the item for auction before bidding is the fullresponsibility of the buyer. In the rare instance of an acceptable return,there will be a 25% fee. If any sale is cancelled for any reason, there willalso be a 25% fee. MORE PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.If this item is lostin shipping and the insurance needs to be filed, I will send the necessarydocuments to the buyer for them to negotiate with the shipping agent for arefund. The packing, handling and shipping rate might actually be more once theitems are packed and the destination is decided. At that time I will send abill for the balance before shipping. As illustrated, with general wear asexpected with an item of this age. In most cases I will not issue a refundunless I shipped you the wrong item by mistake. However, if you a rethoroughly unsatisfied you may contact me and discuss the situation. Insome cases a refund may be approved but you must ask first and you must returnthe product in satisfactory condition within 7 days. I do not refund anyshipping charges. Please know what you are purchasing before you buy it.There will be a 12.5% fee for any cancelled transaction.The absence of acomplete condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfectcondition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effectsof ageing.
