• Hardness

  6.0 - 7.0.

• Occurrence

  Turkestan, Central Asia, Myanmar, Siberia, Russia, China, New Zealand, Australia, North America, Brazil, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Italy, Poland, Germany and Switzerland.

• Appearance

  Two distinct minerals are commonly called Jade, namely Jadeite and Nephrite. Jadeite appears in many shades of green, colorless, orangish to brownish red, yellow, light to grayish blue, gray, pink, lilac and dark purple. Nephrite, very similar in appearance to Jadeite Jade, is also found in various shades of green, although darker. Other colors are gray, bluish gray, and grayish white. Serpentine, another distinct mineral, also jade-like in appearance is often mistakenly called Jade, or Serpentine Jade and not as valuable.

• Enhancements

  Refer to specific pages.

  More information on gemstone enhancements.

• African Jade

• Cat's Eye Jade

• Lemon Jade

• Nephrite

• Purple Jade

• Item #JAD141
  	9.83 ct.
  	17.9x12.9mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
  	Medium Light
  	Strong Strongly Yellowish Green
  	Translucent
  	[N] Not enhanced.
  	one of a kind
  With areas of darker green.
  Jade	$ 49.99

• Item #JAD142
  	16.92 ct.
  	22.9x15.4mm Cabochon, Rectangle Cut
  	Medium
  	Strong Yellowish Green
  	Translucent
  	[N] Not enhanced.
  	one of a kind
  With areas of darker green.
  Jade	$ 54.99

Calibrated Gemstones
Calibrated Gemstones by Shape

Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

• A Slightly translucent, excellent color, good cut, good polish..

Jade		Quality	A
Shape	Size	Avg. Weight	Price Each
Cabochon, Round	4mm	~	$ 20
	5mm	~	$ 24
	6mm	~	$ 25
	8mm	~	$ 42
	10mm	~	$ 49
Cabochon, Oval	5x3mm	~	$ 14
	6x4mm	~	$ 24
	7x5mm	~	$ 26
	8x6mm	~	$ 32
	9x7mm	~	$ 38
	10x8mm	~	$ 63
	12x10mm	~	$ 76
	14x10mm	~	$ 86
	16x12mm	~	$ 95
	18x13mm	~	$ 114

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Last updated April 2, 2012
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