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Jade
Jade is valued for its green, white, lavender and more appearance and distinctive natural character. Quality and value depend on color, clarity, cut, size, origin, treatment, and documentation.
- Mineral family
- Jadeite / Nephrite
- Chemistry
- Complex silicates
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Colors
- Green, white, lavender and more
- Common origins
- Myanmar, China, Canada
- Wearability
- Best in protected settings and requires careful wear.
Treatments and synthetics
Dyeing, bleaching, and impregnation require disclosure.
Care guidance
Use only a soft damp cloth and avoid heat, chemicals, impact, ultrasonic, and steam cleaning.
Buyer checklist
Confirm classification, treatment, dimensions, weight, origin claims, return terms, and any laboratory report before purchase.