Hello. I am currently in a gems and jewelry appraisal course. My current assignment is to write a research paper on "How to establish value on Type-B jadeite."

I have read several articles etc. that state that a Type-B jadeite item is worth about 1/10 that of a Type-A identical item.

But how is the value established?

Any thoughts on this topic are appreciated.

Best Regards,
Joseph

dear joseph...i believe in the practicle application of day to day sales your 1/10th value of type B dyed jadeite vs. type A would be a reasonable sum...however if one goes into the imperial green, or the lavenders and yellows, i would think the correct numbers for the those type a jadeites would be considerably higher... david

Dear Joseph

Commercial jadeite Type "B" is not worth to be appraised since the beauty of jadeite can be felt only in natural stage.

Chinese consider aliveness ( Chi ) of jadeite most valuable. Even in Type "A" Hue in many jadeite are considered DEAD naturally by presence or influenced of Lavender Jadeite Color.Not to mention something which is bleached by acid and then impregnated with polymer resin.

jawaad...try to buy real lavender jadeite in china and tell us how "chi" the real price is...smile... david

Dear Dave

after reading some treads, I realize that u r such a knowledgable man in Antiques and Chinese Old Jade. I'm from Myanmar (Burma)but with no knowledge about Antiques. I have some antiques from Burma which I got from locations very close to China. Is Tucson your permanent home?

Rgards
Jawaad

hey jawaad...yes tucson is now my permanent home...thank you for your kind comments, and jade is truly my first love...you were right about the clarity of type a jadeite, but even a type b bangle has some small value...but actually the archaic nephrite jade is my grandest passion...those items over 2000 years old are my true specialty and love...best of luck in myanmar on your acquisitions... david

a doctor that my mom works for brought me back from guatemala a hand carved jade mayan temple about 3 to 4 inches tall and 2 and a half inches across it is i believe jadeite and i was wondering the value of this beautiful piece of jade.