Quote Originally Posted by Tybee View Post
Take the jewelry in and have it appraised before you decide. I recently had a ballpark appraisal on a ruby ring and it was for 3500; they have appreciated over the years depending on where the ruby is from and the color. Jade is the same. So make sure you go to an estate jeweler before you make up your mind.
I agree. Had my modest diamond wedding/Engagement ring appraised not long ago and it was 8 times what we paid for it. YLMV