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Jade
Jade
AlsoJadeite, Nephrite
Two different minerals share the name: jadeite and nephrite. Vivid, translucent green jadeite, known as imperial jade, is the most valuable.
- Mineral
- Jadeite or nephrite
- Colour from
- Chromium and iron
- Hardness
- 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale
- Known sources
- Myanmar (jadeite); China, Canada, New Zealand (nephrite)
What to look for
- Even, bright colour and good translucency
- A fine, smooth texture
- Untreated jadeite is called Type A; bleached or dyed jade must be disclosed
CareTough. Clean with warm, soapy water.
General guidance about the stone. Each actual stone is described individually, with its own photographs and any laboratory report, when you enquire.
Jade, to wear.
Ask whether a ring, pendant, stud earrings or a bracelet with jade is available, in gold, platinum or silver.