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What is nephrite jade?
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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.
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18K Gold Pendant Jade Egg, Circa 1970s, Gump's San Francisco
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
What a treasure for the Gump's collector and jade lover! This 1970's jewel from the iconic San Francisco retailer, Gump's, features a hand-carved deep forest green nephrite jade egg ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Gump's White Jade Ring
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly unisex and exceedingly rare, this is an original Gump's San Francisco jade ring featuring an oval cabochon of natural and untreated white jadeite jade set into a hand-craft...
Category
2010s North American Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Gump's 14K Gold & Black Jade Cabochon Stud Earrings
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed pair of gold & onyx earrings.
By Gump's of San Francisco.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
Materials
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Gump's 14K Gold and Red / Orange Jade Cabochon Earrings
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed pair of gold and orange jade earrings.
By Gump's of San Francisco.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Gump's San Francisco Lavender Jade Link Bracelet and Earring Set
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
The bracelet is GIA certified and the earrings are not. Both piece stamped. GUMPS and 14K.
Product Details
Brand: Gump's San Francisco
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Jade: Natural Type A Ja...
Category
1990s Retro Link Bracelets
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gumps 14K Gold Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Floral Brooch Pin
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in New York, NY
A refined mid-century brooch by Gumps, masterfully composed in 14 karat yellow gold and centered around intricately carved jadeite elements of vibrant, mottled green hue. The composi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold


