Genuine jade, whether it be made of nephrite or jadeite, is valuable. When it comes down to buying jade though, you should be wary of unscrupulous sellers. It’s not uncommon to see serpentine, Chalcedony, and even resin listed as “jade” jewelry, carvings, and other antiques.
Jade has a lot of factors that need to be considered when it’s being priced. Fully understanding the true value of jade can be tricky if you have an untrained eye. To determine if your jade is valuable you need to contact a certified gemstone appraiser, a qualified jeweler, or an expert in antiques like Sal at Judy’s Jewelry in Southwest Florida.
The qualities that go into pricing jade include color, cut, weight, transparency, texture, and size according to the Gemstone Institute of America (GIA). The most sought-after jade is called Imperial jade. It’s semi-translucent, a brilliant deep green, extremely durable, and it comes from the area formerly known as Burma, currently known as Myanmar. There was a sanction for some time banning the purchase and sale of Burmese jade and sapphires mined and produced by Myanmar Ruby Enterprise, Myanmar Imperial Jade Company, and Cancri (Gems and Jewelry) Company. In 2016 the sanctions placed on those companies were lifted. However, the value of jade only continued to climb. In 2010, Forbes stated that the demand for high-quality jade had created a frenzy of demand, with the price of fine jade increasing tenfold over the past decade. At nearly $3,000 an ounce, for the highest quality jade, it was more valuable than gold. Gemstone and gold prices are constantly changing and in a state of flux. However, jade has always been tied deeply into the spiritual roots of so many cultures that it is extremely unlikely we will ever see a time when jade isn’t valuable.
Buying And Selling Jade
Are you looking for specific jade antiques? Do you want a pair of nephrite earrings? Do you have a jade-handled bedside mirror that you inherited? Maybe you bought a purple jade bracelet and are curious about its authenticity. If you have jade that you want to buy, sell, have appraised or have authenticated, then you need to contact a reputable expert in the jewelry and antiquities industries like Sal at Judy’s Jewelry.
Don’t go into a transaction unknown or fall victim to an unscrupulous seller. We know that our jade vintage and antiques will be just what you’ve been looking for. We also know that we can handle any jade vintage items and antiques that you want to sell. Call Sal at Judy’s Jewelry in Fort Myers for details on any jade jewelry, jade vintage items, or jade antiques.
Judy’s Jewelry in Fort Myers, Florida is Southwest Florida’s largest antique and vintage jewelry buyer. Whether your item is authentic jade, or not we can still help you. Judy’s Jewelry handles all kinds of estates. Judy’s Jewelry also buys and sells costume and fine jewelry. Let us help you with all things jade by contacting us by phone today at (239) 481-9600 or online here. Or, feel free to visit our location at 12710 FL-867 in Fort Myers.
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