Featured Jade Earrings- quality assessment?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Lynn Forsell, Mar 31, 2022.

  1. Lynn Forsell

    Lynn Forsell Member

    Hello, I'm selling these jade earrings that my parents acquired while living in Japan in 1955/1956. I'm trying to determine how to assess the quality. They are hand carved with integrated jade rings carved from the same source material. The fittings next to the stones are silver per XRF with attached gold posts. Any opinions greatly appreciated.

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    they look well made and of nice quality jade.
     
  3. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    To price them I would check images online of hand carved jade earrings with gold posts and then find something close to yours to give you and idea of value. It is helpful in selling that you know the age and where they came from.
     
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  4. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Very nice jadeite pieces! The detached ring carved from one piece with the "pod" is really a plus.
    Judging the quality, it depends on the translucence and the even color of the stone.
    I think the posts were originally screwback for non pierced ears, 1920-1930s, so natural A grade jadeite.
    EBay isn't very reliable to price jade, as you encounter so much junk with hyperbolic and false descriptions...
     
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  5. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I agree with that. The metal on the posts appears to be a different color from the rest of the metal. The posts will be more desirable now, of course.

    The earrings are very attractive!
     
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