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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.
To locate the price for a 0.34 carat H VS2, first select the 0.30 to 0.39 size matrix. Find the H row and then locate the VS2 column. The number is 18, or $1,800 per carat. The stone's price is 0.34 x $1,800 or $612 for the stone. Similarly, the price for a 0.39 K VS1 is 13 or $1,300 per carat, or $507 per stone.