Most Valuable Jade Jewelry

These necklaces, bracelets and rings aren't just beautiful.

Most Valuable Jade Jewelry

Jade has been prized by jewelers for thousands of years. From bangles to pendants, jade can be brilliant white to deep green and carries with it an almost otherworldly translucence.

It’s easy to see why so many consider jade jewelry a sign of wealth and status. This is the most valuable jade jewelry ever to come up at auction.

Jadeite Jade, Freshwater Cultured Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Necklace

Sold: Dec. 6, 2016

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $20,000

Bottom Line: Jadeite Jade, Freshwater Cultured Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Necklace

This is an elegant, sophisticated and delicate jadeite jade necklace combined with cultured pearls, diamonds and platinum.

There’s a total of 1.95 carats of diamonds, and the entirety of the necklace is 48 inches long.

Jadeite Jade, Diamond, and Gold Ring

Sold: Dec. 9, 2013

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $20,000

Bottom Line: Jadeite Jade, Diamond and Gold Ring

Want a gorgeous class-style ring? Look no further. This ring feature a hefty jadeite jade cabochon, surrounded by diamonds.

The jade in this ring is 11 carats with 18k gold, along with 3.25 carats of full-cut diamonds. Additionally, there is an AGL report that verifies it is natural jadeite jade, natural color, with no gemological evidence of impregnation present.

It should be noted that a lot of jade pieces are authentic jade — but they are dyed. The absence of dye can verify the value of the jade.

Jadeite Jade and Gold Bracelet for Tiffany & Co

Sold: April 29, 2014

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $22,500

Jadeite Jade and Gold Bracelet for Tiffany & Co sold by Heritage Auctions

This lotus root-hinged bangle bracelet is made by Tiffany & Co, from 18k gold and jade.

Not only is it a hefty bracelet, but it’s also exceptional because of its design.

Few jade bracelets are hinged bangles rather than solid.

Jadeite Jade, Diamond and Platinum Earrings

Sold: Dec. 9, 2013

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $25,000

Bottom Line: Jadeite Jade, Diamond and Platinum Earrings

These beautiful jadeite earrings are surrounded by brilliant, glowing diamonds.

They are a rare find since most jade jewelry is in the form of a necklace or a bracelet, rather than earrings.

They’re also clip-ons, making them easy to wear.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Snake Cult Amulet

Sold: Dec. 17, 2019

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $33,000

Bottom Line: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Snake Cult Amulet

Take a look at this incredible snake cult amulet, particularly special because it was worn in the shooting of "Conan the Barbarian."

This was from the collection of the writer/director of the movie, John Milius. The snake cult amulet isn’t particularly expensive itself, but its provenance is what makes it special.

Art Deco Jadeite Jade, Sapphire, Diamond, Seed Pearl and Platinum Necklace

Sold: Dec. 6, 2021

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $35,000

Art Deco Jadeite Jade, Sapphire, Diamond, Seed Pearl, and Platinum Necklace

There’s a lot to this beautiful, mixed necklace, with jadeite jade, sapphire, diamonds and more.

There are 0.70 carats of sapphires and 0.15 carats of single-cut diamonds, but the focus is entirely on the carved, art deco jadeite jade.

Tiffany & Co. Jade Tassel Necklace

Sold: Dec. 6, 2021

Sold by: Heritage Auctions

Hammer price: $37,500

Tiffany & Co Jade Tassel Necklace

This uniquely designed tassel necklace features nephrite jade rather than the traditionally more valuable jadeite jade.

Decorated with beads, tassels, and gold, the necklace is exceptionally attractive and comes with the Tiffany & Co. box.

Jade, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Pendant

Sold: May 2, 2011

Sold by: Cecilia H. Caldwell Trust

Hammer price: $50,787.50

Bottom Line: Jade, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Pendant

An intricately designed jade pendant set in diamond, platinum and gold.

This pendant included full-cut diamonds of 0.90 carats and had a completed verification report for the quality of its jadeite jade.

Translucent Natural Jade Pendant

Sold: March 26, 2016

Sold by: Linwoods Auction

Hammer price: $97,500

Bottom Line: Translucent Natural Jade Pendant

The intense, natural green of this jade pendant makes it remarkable, especially the translucency of the gemstone.

This looks almost more like an emerald than jade and makes it extremely valuable.

Jade and Diamond Victorian Bracelet

Sold: March 7, 2021

Sold by: Federal G Liquidation

Hammer price: $110,000

Bottom Line: Jade and Diamond Victorian Bracelet

Most jade jewelry is done in an antique Chinese style, but this 14k gold bracelet is special. The jade and diamond bracelet is Victorian, with ornate fittings and diamonds.

There are a total of 11 jade cabochons with a carat weight of 34.1.

David Webb Convertible Chain Necklace

Sold: Jan. 19, 2022

Sold by: Joshua Kodner

Hammer price: $150,000

Bottom Line: David Webb Convertible Chain Necklace

David Webb Convertible Chain Necklace sold by Joshua Kodner

This is an incredible and contemporary convertible chain necklace with emeralds, sapphires and (of course) jade.

The jade is the star of this necklace, carved into a unique white cabochon.

Jade Bead Necklace

Sold: April 12, 2022

Sold by: Doyle New York

Hammer price: $160,000

Bottom Line: Jade Bead Necklace

This necklace has a beautiful long strand of perfectly matched jade beads.

There’s so much variation in jade and jade typing, that it can be rare to find a full strand of jade beads that perfectly match.

Jade 'Buddha' Pendant with Diamonds and Gold

Sold: Sept. 5, 2020

Sold by: GWS Auctions, Inc.

Hammer price:$170,000

Bottom Line: Jade ‘Buddha’ Pendant

This beautiful jade Buddha pendant sold for $170,000 based on the merit of its Type A jade, an exceptionally rare grade of jade stone.

Not only did the pendant have its 120.86 carats of jade typed, but it was typed with an official jade identification report from Hong Kong Gems Laboratory.

Jadeite Jade Type A Bracelet

Sold: Jan. 18, 2019

Sold by: Diamond N Jewelry Auctioneers Inc.

Hammer price: $198,000

Bottom Line: Jadeite Jade Type A Bracelet

This jadeite jade bangle is primarily prized due to its beautiful Type A jade, which shows brilliant white-green translucence that verges on deep green in places.

This is the quintessential jade bangle.

Multicolor Jade Bracelet

Sold: June 21, 2014

Sold by: Royal Fine Antiques Asia

Hammer price: $200,000

Bottom Line: Multicolor Jade Bracelet

This is an antique, multicolor jade bracelet with rare and flashy colors.

The jade bracelet dates back to the Han dynasty period, also making it an antique.

The bracelet is so dark brown and red that it almost looks like agate.

Han Dynasty Jade Bracelet

Sold: Oct. 25, 2014

Sold by: Royal Fine Antiques Asia

Hammer price: $200,000

Bottom Line: Han Dynasty Jade Bracelet

Gorgeous striations make this one-of-a-kind Han dynasty jade bracelet a unique and valuable find.

Of course, there’s also one thing to consider about these bangles: They were made at specific sizes.

So if you’re intending on wearing a $200,000 bracelet, you need to get the sizing right.

Jade and Diamond 14k Necklace

Sold: Nov. 29, 2019

Sold by: US Jewelry Liquidations

Hammer price: $258,000

Bottom Line: Jade and Diamond 14k Necklace

Although it had a suggested retail price of $128,000, this necklace sold for $258,000.

Made of both jade and diamonds, as well as 14k gold, this is a contemporary and flashy piece that highlights the brilliant green color of the jade.

Green Jade Bangle

Sold: Feb. 2, 2019

Sold by: Lin Lin Kuriyama

Hammer price: $260,000

Bottom Line: Green Jade Bangle

This is a traditional and brilliant green jade bangle, and it doesn’t get much brighter than this. It was actually sold as a set, which may have been carved out of the same jade.

One of the most notable things about bangles is that they have to be carved out of a single piece of jade, which means that enough jade has to be present.

You can’t do that with diamond.

Chinese Carved Jade Bangle

Sold: Sept. 24, 2017

Sold by: Antique Reader Inc.

Hammer price: $270,000

Bottom Line: Chinese Carved Jade Bangle

Not all jade is green. In fact, some of the most interesting representations of jade include multiple colors.

In this case, the bangle displays beautiful green and red hues, making it particularly unique.

Jade and Diamond Halo Necklace

Sold: Dec. 17, 2020

Sold by: Federal G Liquidation

Hammer price: $610,000

Bottom Line: Jade and Diamond Halo Necklace

This is an incredible jade and diamond halo necklace featuring over 56 carats of diamonds.

The halo necklace has value beyond the jade, but it’s also easy to see how the luminescence of the jade sets it off.

While the suggested price of this necklace was $37,000, it went for much more.

Jade Emerald Bangle

Sold: Aug. 29, 2018

Sold by: Harvard Auction Inc.

Hammer price: $700,000

Bottom Line: Jade Emerald Bangle

Bangles have a special place in Chinese society. While jade is a critical component, the bangle itself is important — it’s traditional to gift jade bangles during important life celebrations.

This particular jade bangle was made in the Qing dynasty style.