jadeite

Jadeite ring and cabochon. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Gianguan Auctions.

Imperial green jadeite and diamond ring, 18k white gold setting. Photo by Sarah J Y Wong. Licensed under CC By-SA 4.0.

Vintage koi fish jadeite pendant, back. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.

Vintage koi fish jadeite pendant, front. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.

The strongest market for jade — both jadeite and nephrite varieties — is China. The bi, the donut-shaped Chinese symbol for eternity, is a popular…

Spinach green jadeite brush pot. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.

Jadeite slice, 7.6 x 3.6 x 0.4 cm, Clear Creek deposits, Idria Peak, New Idria Mining District, San Benito County, California. © Rob Lavinsky,…

Raw jadeite produced in Japan. Photo by gorosan/shutterstock.com.

Faceted Guatemalan jadeite, 906 cts, 54 x 49.05 x 25.5 mm. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Worth Auctions.