Jade Buying Guide
…that the material is natural. Jadeite or Nephrite? As a gemstone, jade can be one of two minerals: jadeite or nephrite. While both are jade, there…
One of two distinct minerals commonly known as jade, jadeite is the rarer and harder variety. Rich emerald-green jadeite, known as “imperial jade,” is also the most highly valued. However, durable jadeite can be found in many colors and is well-suited for both intricate carvings and cabochons.
View Profile…that the material is natural. Jadeite or Nephrite? As a gemstone, jade can be one of two minerals: jadeite or nephrite. While both are jade, there…
…jadeite and nephrite are both jade, their properties differ. In terms of treatments, the difference in porosity is particularly important.…
…known as jade can be one of two distinct minerals: jadeite or nephrite. Of the two, jadeite is much rarer and more expensive. Jadeite can occur…
…originally. What the Chinese called yu, scientists identified as nephrite. Fei-ts’ui was identified as jadeite. The term “jade”…
…of harmony, eternity, and virtue. By Fara Braid , International Gem Society 5 minute read Jadeite serpent head pendant, Mexico (Chiapas) or…
…the photos, especially the last one. Just a few stones, including varieties of jadeite, show this. On checking my references, I found that jadeite…
…whether turkiyenite is a jade (specifically jadeite) or a rock, since the concentration of jadeite in this material measures between 40% and…
…wall of a chedi (a bell-shaped temple tower) exposed its hiding place. Despite its name, the Emerald Buddha isn’t made from emerald (nor…