There are many information on the standards for choosing jade. However, regardless of the common standards for measuring the value of the jade,we feel the most important thing is how one feels about the piece. 

For those who seek to invest in jade as a collectible gemstone, we recommend the following websites for further reading: 

http://www.collectorfinejewelry.com/buyers_guide_jade.htm

http://www.palagems.com/burma_jade.htm

http://www.galleries.com/minerals/silicate/jadeite/jadeite.htm

http://www.galleries.com/minerals/silicate/actinoli/actinoli.htm