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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Characterization of “Orange Peel” Surface Microstructure of White Nephrite from Russia: A Unique Pseudomorph Pattern
Examines correlations between surface microstructures and the orange peel effect in Russian white nephrite, proposing a formation model and revealing distinctive microfeatures specific to the material.
Wearable Art Jewelry Supporting Families in Guatemala
Chick Boss, a small jewelry business based in Guatemala, gives back to the community.
Green Jadeite-Omphacite from Guatemala
Bright green and nearly transparent jade from Guatemala, similar to jade from Myanmar, was available in Tucson.
Metallic See-Through Backing on Omphacite Jade
An unusual effect created by the backing on a jade carving is observed in the Carlsbad laboratory.
Guatemalan Jadeite Jade: Rough and Finished
A wide range of Guatemalan jadeite jade in blue, green, and lavender hues was offered at the 22nd Street show in Tucson.
“Ice Jade” from Guatemala
Characterizes a translucent variety of jadeite jade from the Morales mine in Guatemala.
A Unique Omphacite Jade Pendant
A carved jade pendant displaying both dark green omphacite and paragenetic yellow vesuvianite is examined.
Blackish Green Omphacite Jade from Guatemala
A Guatemalan jade called yongchuliao has gained popularity among Chinese buyers.
Unusual Cat’s-Eye Omphacite Fei Cui Jade
A unique jade cabochon with vivid green bodycolor and pronounced chatoyancy is examined at a lab in Shanghai.
Natural Radioactivity in Select Serpentinite-Related Nephrite Samples: A Comparison with Dolomite-Related Nephrite
Uses gamma-ray spectrometry to directly measure internal radioactivity in green nephrite from deposits in Poland, Russia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Washington Jade Update
At the AGTA show, Rod and Nathaniel Cook of Washington Jade (Edmonds, Washington) told us about shifting their focus to cat’s-eye blue and bluish green nephrite jade.
Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
