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Prices Many dealers say jadeite is less expensive in the United States than in the Orient. Like most gemstones, the larger the piece of jade, the more valuable the piece. Burma jadeite is bought and sold on individual pieces according to MM sizes. The most common sizes are 8mm x 10mm, 10mm x 14mm, and 13mm x 18mm. The 8 x 10's are usually 2-3 carats. The top material around 8 x 10mm in size can wholesale for $2000-$3000 per carat.
The prices for 2 carat diamonds range between $5,060 and $48,400 per carat. Compared to other diamonds, 2 carat stones are found more often, yet they are still rare: 1 in 1 million diamonds are quality 1 carat stones, and only 1 in 15 million stones are 2 carats. Their size makes them ideal for a sparkling set of earrings.