Is an 18k jade ring valuable?

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Stacey asked:


I have a goddy looking 18k yellow gold ring that has a jade stone in it. The stone is about 10ct and is an eye-catching vibrant green (somewhere between apple green and emeraldish). It’s free of any visible flaws and has a very pretty glow from the inside when you hold it up to the light. I took it to a jeweler and he said both the stone and the ring are authentic and of higher quality, but I needed to make an appointment with the appraiser to find out any more info. The jade is most likely a translucent jadeite in his opinion.

I asked a question about it earlier and had a couple questions answered, but want to know if this type of jewelry is all that valuable?

I don’t really know much about gemstones

Is it even worth getting it appraised?

How much does 10ct translucent (most likely natural) apple-emeralish jade on 18k gold usually sell for? It also has a flawless polished look to it-is that typical of jade?

It has a sunshine like filigree design inscribed all around the band with a squiggly type pattern all around the gold at the base of the stone. It’s a pretty heavy ring for only being about a size 7 also.

Does anyone know anything about jade? What do you think it’s worth? Any frame of reference where I might find something similar?

Thank you

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One Response to “Is an 18k jade ring valuable?”

  • Duzzit Madder:

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