Jade refers to minerals containing nephrite, which is usually more opaque and traditionally used in sculptural ornaments. Jadeite would not contain nephrite, and would be more translucent and can be polished to a high luster, making it more suitable for jewelry of the finest quality.
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#1. A 18 kt. stamped 24 inch full length gold chain with an exquisite Imperial Jadeite heart 1 inch x 1 inch pendent that has brilliant translucency. $1,750.00 cash.
#2. A 14 kt. untested GP 30 inch full length gold chain with a 1.25 x 1.25 inch Jade pendent.
#3. Jade pendent 1 inch x 1.75 inches with jade beads on cord.
#4. A 10 kt. untested GP 18 inch full length gold chain with a Horn shape 1.5 inch x 1/8 inch Jade pendent.
#5. A Silver plated 18 inch chain with a Scorpio sign 1.25 inch x 1.25 inch Jade pendent.
#6. A 10 kt. untested GP 20 inch full length gold chain with a Aries sign 1.5 x 1.5 inch Jade pendent.
#7. Jade bracelet with GP bands.
#8. Small Jade pendants all approx. 0.75 x 0.75 inches.
#9. Four plain Jade rings approx. size 4-7.
#10. Jadeite rings left to right. approx. size 5-7 Untested GP with Jade 0.25 x 0.50 inches and 18 kt. gold with Jade 0.50 x 0.58 inches. Both Jade stones are without imperfections.
