Jade
These beads have undergone bleach and polymer treatment, but detecting this can be impossible without advanced equipment. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Clars Auction Gallery.
Article: Identifying Jade Treatments
Credit: Clars Auction Gallery
Gemstone | Jade |
Treatments | Bleaching, fracture/cavity_filling |
Natural or man made | Natural |
Jewelry type | necklace |
Gem State | Bead |
Color | Green |
Transparency | Opaque |