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What is Hetian jade?
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Hetian jade is nephrite jade that comes from Hetian in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. It comes in black, blue, white, yellow and green colors and is one of the types of jade most commonly used to produce fine jewelry. Shop a range of Hetian jade jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Hetian Jade Boulder on Carved Wooden Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hetian Jade Boulder on Carved Wooden Stand
Chinese Hetian jade gamble stone mounted on a wooden base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Certified Natural White Nephrite Jade Carving, Hetian Jade Decoration, Unisex
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hetian jade has been famous for thousands of years.
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade
Certified Nephrite White Jade Carving, Hetian Jade, Scenic Stature
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hetian jade has been famous for thousands of years.
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade
Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nicely colored jade Chinese archer ring that feel oh-so-soft, heavy and cold to the touch. Jade archer rings with very soft hand polished finish that is carved from a pale brown jade...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Certified Natural Nephrite Black Hetian Jade Necklace, Bat and Grapes Motif
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect a very well carved piece of natural Hetian Jade of unusual color. The actual piece looks much better than any ph...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Brass
