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What is nephrite jade?

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What is nephrite jade?
Known as the official state mineral of Wyoming, Nephrite jade is an ornamental stone, mainly used in carvings and beads. It is slightly softer than jadeite. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems and stones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
A Gump's jade necklace from the 1960s, still on its original string. Such a find! The multi-colored
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Gump's Jade Egg Circa 1970s
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
What a treasure for the Gump's collector and jade lover! This 1970's jewel from the iconic San
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Gump's Jade Necklace Midcentury
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
retailer, Gump's, circa 1970. The luminous, translucent fog-toned jade beads measure approximately 8.83mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
the neck. I am a second-generation collector of jade and have loved Gump's jade jewelry all my life
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Rare Gump's Jade Necklace, Impossibly Translucent Nephrite 16 ¾"
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
This is rare Gump's nephrite jade necklace from the Midcentury (circa 1960s) in an exceptionally
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Gump's Jade Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
original box. This iconic pair of essential desk adornments are a must for the Gump's or jade collector. My
Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

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