Jade Value Calculator
Estimate jade values based on type, color, translucency, and texture for both jadeite and nephrite varieties.
Jadeite Value Estimator
Calculate the value of jadeite jade based on quality characteristics.
Treatment Impact on Value
See how jade treatment type (A, B, C grades) affects market value.
Jadeite vs. Nephrite Comparison
Compare values between jadeite and nephrite jade pieces.
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Understanding Jade Values
Jade holds a unique position in the gemstone world, revered for over 7,000 years across multiple civilizations. In Chinese culture, jade is considered more precious than gold, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and eternal life. The jade market is one of the largest colored gemstone markets globally, driven primarily by Asian demand, with auction records regularly exceeding those of diamonds and other precious stones.
Jadeite Grading and Treatment
The jade trade uses a unique grading system based on treatment. Type A jade is completely natural and commands the highest prices. Type B jade has been bleached to remove brown stains and filled with polymer resin, reducing value by 80-90%. Type C jade has been dyed, and Type B+C has been both treated and dyed. Always request a gemological certificate when purchasing significant jade pieces.
For jadeite, the combination of vivid imperial green color, glass-like translucency, and fine texture creates what the Chinese call "laokeng" (old mine) quality - the most desirable and valuable jade possible. These pieces are increasingly rare as original Myanmar mines produce fewer high-quality stones, driving prices steadily upward for certified natural jadeite.