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How can you tell if jade is mutton fat?

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How can you tell if jade is mutton fat?
To tell for sure if jade is “mutton fat,” you must have the stone tested by an expert jeweler or licensed appraiser. This is because other precious and non-precious stones may show off a similar translucent milky white color. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted mutton fat jade jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Pendant Necklace, True Mutton Fat Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This master piece is certified natural nephrite jade "Mutton Fat Jade" The certificate is from
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Important Natural Nephrite Jade Pendant Necklace Certified True Mutton Fat Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
place of Heitan jade. That certificate actually says “mutton fat jade” then of course we backed it up
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Carving, True Mutton Fat Jade, Bodhidharma, 達摩
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Mutton Fat Jade" The certificate is from a renown Hong Kong Lab which only certifies Jade. The
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Earrings Lotus Flowers Vases Gilt Metal Feathers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
finely carved pair of vases is cut out of mutton fat jade. The vessels show metal ornaments in the center
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Antique 1870s Chinese Drop Earrings

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Jade, Gilt Metal

Jade Bracelet with Siberian Nephrite Jade, Mutton Fat Jade, & Silver, Stretch
By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Southbury, CT
focial point. Flanking this larger bead are a pair of gleaming, waxy white "mutton fat" Hetian jade from
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

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Jade, Silver

Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
. The half-moon-shaped white nephrite jade -also known as Mutton Fat jade- has been carved and pierced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

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