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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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1950s Jadeite Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
cut jadeite. With small edit it can also be worn as a pendant. Highlights - 18ct gold - Stamped 750
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1950s Jadeite Brooch
$2,251
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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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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 Bracelets

Jadeite Bead Necklace
$2,950
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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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Jadeite and Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Set with a jadeite plaque of intense green colour, pendant with
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Jadeite and Diamond Pendant
$6,500
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Jadeite Green type A
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite jadeite green Type A beads bracelet! Elevate your style with the timeless
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Jadeite Green type A
$2,200
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