jade

Green melon jadeite carving and diamond ring. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Bestie Jewelry & Inc.

22k yellow gold ring with light apple green jadeite. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Eddie’s Auction.

18k yellow gold moss-in-snow jadeite ring with diamond accents. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Clars Auction Gallery.

Silver ring with spinach green jadeite. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and 888 Auctions.

Gold ring with dark apple green jadeite and diamond accents. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Elegance Gallery & Auctioneers.…

18k rose gold ring with an imperial jade stone and diamond accents. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Diamond N Jewelry Auctioneers Inc.…

You might find synthetic jade for sale, but is this material really lab-made jade or something else? Learn how to identify synthetic jadeite.

Our table comparing the properties of jade lookalikes with natural jade will help gemologists distinguish authentic jade from simulants.

Jade color trade names describe prized hues and patterns in jadeite and nephrite stones. Learn about the most popular and valuable varieties.…