Vintage (6) IMPERIAL JADEITE (2) Faceted RUBY 22K Yellow Gold BROOCH Pin 4.3 gramsThe term jade is used for two different minerals, jadeite and nephrite. Only jadeite has value as a gem material in and of itself.For jadeite, the intensity of the green color, combined with a high degree of translucency are the key factors in judging value. Stones which are too dark in color or not so translucent are less highly valued. Ideally, color should be completely even to the unaided eye, without spotting or veins.Another important factor in evaluating quality. The best jadeite is semi-transparent... as is this item on this listing.Next to certain rare colors of diamond (such as blue, pink and red), jadeite is the world‘s most expensive gem, with prices above even ruby and sapphire. The record price for a single piece of jadeite jewelry was set at the November 1997 Christie’s Hong Kong sale: Lot 1843, the “Doubly Fortunate” necklace of 27 approximately 15 mm jadeite beads, sold for US$9.3 million. Indeed, out of the top ten most expensive jewels sold worldwide by Christie’s in 1999, five out of ten were jadeite, including three of the top four. These auctions clearly show that jadeite is among the most valuable of all gemstones.Jade is considered the “Stone of Heaven” and is thought to provide a bridge between this world and the next. I cannot check every countries customs codes, so please check if this item is allowed in your country before bidding.For International Buyers: I can only combine a limited number of items to combine shipping. Please check with me first.You are welcome to send an offer for an item…I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE ALL MY ITEMS AS HONESTLY AND ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE. I ALSO ATTEMPT TO PRODUCE THE BEST POSSIBLE IMAGE THAT WILL BEST REPRESENT THE PIECE THAT I AM SELLING. IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ITEM PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING AND I WILL ASSIST IN ANY WAY I CAN. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD 'AS IS'.Please ask any and all questions before bidding, as all sales are final. Failure to ask any and all questions about the item for auction before bidding is the full responsibility of the buyer. In the rare instance of an acceptable return, there will be a 25% fee. If any sale is cancelled for any reason, there will also be a 25% fee. MORE PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Bidders are encouraged to INSURE packages. Insurance coverage is Buyers responsibility! If for any reason this item is lost in shipping and the insurance needs to be filed, I will send the necessary documents to the buyer for them to negotiate with the shipping agent for a refund. The packing, handling and shipping rate might actually be more once the items are packed and the destination is decided. At that time I will send a bill for the balance before shipping. As illustrated, with general wear as expected with an item of this age. In most cases I will not issue a refund unless I shipped you the wrong item by mistake. However, if you a re thoroughly unsatisfied you may contact me and discuss the situation. In some cases a refund may be approved but you must ask first and you must return the product in satisfactory condition within 7 days. I do not refund any shipping charges. Please know what you are purchasing before you buy it. There will be a 12.5% fee for any cancelled transaction. The absence of a complete condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.
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