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What is the difference between jade and imperial jade?

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What is the difference between jade and imperial jade?
The difference between jade and imperial jade is its color and hardness. Imperial jade is a vibrant green color and is harder than conventional jade. You will sometimes see it referred to as jadeite. Jade refers to any nephrite minerals, which are softer and come in a variety of colors. Find a wide range of jade jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Imperial Jade Ring With Diamonds 1.10 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Imperial Jade (Cut: Cabochon, Color: Green, Origin: Natural) Diamond = 1.10 Carats (Cut: Mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Imperial Jade Ring With Diamonds 1.10 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Imperial Jade (Cut: Cabochon, Color: Green, Origin: Natural) Diamond = 1.10 Carats (Cut: Mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Imperial Jade Men's Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated Jadeite Size 8
Located in Southbury, CT
This "imperial" jade ring was originally created in the Midcentury -1940s-1950s- by T. Y. Lee & Co
Category

Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Imperial Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
A rich green semi-translucent cabochon Jadeite Jade cabochon. The type A jade is natural color wit
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Mid Century Untreated Imperial Jade Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This mid century ballerina ring is an eye catching piece. This untreated, Type A imperial jadeite
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Platinum

Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring -14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon imperial green jadeite jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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