Jadeite is the principal mineral making up the most valuable form of jade, a precious stone particularly prized in China. Most gem-quality jadeite jade comes from northern Myanmar. Jade tools and implements have been found at Stone Age sites, showing that the mineral has been prized by humans since before the beginning of written history. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of jadeite astrological antiques including a complete set of white jade astrological animals and a set of zodiac daggers
SET OF JADEITE ZODIAC ORNAMENT
The twelve carved jadeite zodiac figures of lavender colour, suffused with white patches;
Selected jadeite measuring approximately 53.80 x 48.20 x 32.66 and 60.36 x 45.12 x 27.71mm; accompanied by a fitted case and wooden stand, dimensions 30.0 x 30.0 x 11.5cm
Sold for HK$70,400 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023
Chinese Carved Jadeite Zodiac Animals
A complete set of Chinese white jade carvings of the Zodiac. W：8in
Sold for US$4,800 at Monarch Jade Antiques in 2020
Set of 12 Zodiac Carving w/Stds & Box 1950-70s
The set comprised all 12 Chinese zodiac carvings, made with various color stones: jadeite, agate etc, each approx L:4cm, box size 23x 23.2x 5.2cm
Sold for CA$475 at Stunning Arts Auction & Appraisal in 2023
A jadeite Zodiac plaque set
Sold for A$60,000 at SMORGON Pty Ltd in 2022
A SET OF TWELVE ZODIAC DAGGERS WITH JADEITE HANDLES
Sold for US$28,000 at Zedd’s Art Gallery Corp. in 2021
