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How do you tell jade from jadeite?

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How do you tell jade from jadeite?
Jadeite is a high-quality kind of jade. Determining whether jade is jadeite is best done by having a professional examine your piece. Jadeite features a different chemical composition and subtly different hardness than nephrite, the more common form of jade. Shop an array of jade pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Jadeite Bead Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jadeite Bead Necklace, composed of one hundred fifty-three graduated jadeite beads of emerald
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Jadeite Bead Necklace
$4,500
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Gold Jadeite Globe
Located in New York, NY
Large solid figural "globe" made of jadeite. Set in an 18K yellow gold mounting with an applied
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Gold Jadeite Globe
$1,200
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Natural Lavender Jadeite Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
Compraising forty one extraordinary large natural jadeite (fei cui) beads of lavender colour
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k 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

14 Karat Jadeite Pearl Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful green jadeite necklace completes any look. 36 round jadeite beads approximately 8mm
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Ornate Jadeite Onyx Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unique piece will be the highlight of any outfit! Center oval carved Jadeite, approximately
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

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