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What is the difference between jade and jadeite?

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What is the difference between jade and jadeite?
Jade and jadeite look similar, but the latter gem is rarer and harder than the former. Jadeite is also extremely valuable. In some cases, one carat can cost up to $3 million.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Jadeite Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring, with center jadeite jade gemstone. Ring size - 3.75, ring top - 22mm x 14mm. Weight
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold

Icy Jadeite Jade Buddha Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved standing happy buddha and set on an 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Jadeite Jade Flower Vase Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item JD823 Jadeite Jade carved vase with flowers, fruits in natural Green, Yellow and Lavander
Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Genuine Burmese Lavender Jadeite Jade Bangle
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Genuine Burmese Lavender Jadeite Jade Bangle, a true masterpiece that
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Jade

Natural Jadeite Jade Rose Gold Pendant Enhancer
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated carved variegated Jadeite Jade pendant with a 14k rose gold top with a hinged
Category

Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Bangle, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated green jadeite jade bangle in size 55.6mm. This bangle's inner diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Jade

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