Friends of Jade

As a new wholesaler of nephrite jade (extracted from river bed, so it's river rounded stones) I am trying to find a competitive market price to sell it. Is there any source of cumulative pricing (over several years) for Nephrite Jade available?

Thanks

As much as you can get!

The quality and size of the stone really make the price.
You are not going to sell a 500 lb boulder at a per carat price. A really awesome hand specimen can fetch a handsome sum because it is both beautiful and portable.
How well can you sell the stone? One man in the biz told me the value is in the cut. I could show you a plain stone that you might toss on a scrap heap but once cut and polished could fetch you a tidy sum.
I have dealt with orientals who have said to me "This no good, How much?"
$25.00 a lb to $500.00 a lb
If dealing Jadeite you may be able to get as much as $500 a carat for top grade imperial.
Know your stone. Know your customer.
How bad do you need money?

Buena Suerte
Peter Lee

I believe that good Imperial Green Jadeite fetches a lot more than that a carat.Today about $4500 and up a carat. Especially 5 carat and larger. The price is not easy to set since good material is so difficult to find.