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Is real jade translucent?

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Is real jade translucent?
No, not all real jade is translucent, so this is not a good test to determine if jade is real or not. That being said, some jade is transparent but most of it is a combination of opaque with some translucent spots. Find a collection of expertly vetted jade from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire and Black Diamond
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire and Black Diamonds. The Live
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire Diamond, Red Coral
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Pendant White Gold Creola Carved Black Translucent Jade, Round Solitaire Diamond And Oval
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite "A" Translucent Jade 1 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
43.01x28.25x4.44mm. The Pendant is set with a Natural Translucent Jadeite Jade Green Carving with Natural Color, no
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold

Elegant Carved Jade Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved translucent jade is framed with single cut diamonds to create simple elegance
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Jade & Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
Located in Southbury, CT
into the form of a star fruit. The 27.40mm x 11.71mm x 11.58mm translucent jade carving is suspended on
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Silver

Jade Boyars Knife GIA Report
Located in Litchfield, CT
Boyars knife modeled in Jade. The color and figure of the translucent jade is lovely. It is well carved
Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

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