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Is mutton fat jade nephrite or jadeite?
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Mutton fat jade is nephrite. Jade is one of the oldest known gemstones, but it’s actually made of two separate minerals—nephrite and jadeite. The two stones can look very similar, but have different chemical compositions and crystal structures. Find vintage and contemporary jade jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Mutton Fat Jade Carved Official & Attendant Reversible Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 41 Grams
Stone: Mutton Fat Jade
Measurements: 2.15 x 1.90 Inches
Thickness: 0.25 Inch
ITEM #: BR-1501-012325-01
Category
Antique 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Pendant Necklace, True Mutton Fat Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The certificate actually says “mutton fat jade”. This piece is not only a true Mutton Fat white Hetian Jade, it is also carved by a master jade carver.
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
$180,000 Sale Price
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Antique Floral Carved Mutton Fat Jade Vase on Wood Stand
Located in New York, NY
The vase is hand-carved from creamy white nephrite jade with the soft, even tone and silky luster characteristic of highly prized mutton fat jade.
Category
Early 20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Jade
Antique White Mutton Fat Jade Carved Dragon Bi Disc Figurine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique pendant is finely carved from white “mutton fat” jade, prized for its soft, creamy tone and smooth, velvety translucence.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Earrings Lotus Flowers Vases Gilt Metal Feathers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A finely carved pair of vases is cut out of mutton fat jade. The vessels show metal ornaments in the center.
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, Gilt Metal
Jade Bracelet with Siberian Nephrite Jade, Mutton Fat Jade, & Silver, Stretch
By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Northampton, MA
Flanking this larger bead are a pair of gleaming, waxy white "mutton fat" Hetian jade from South-Western Xinjiang, China.
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Jade, Silver
$1,500 Sale Price
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