Collection: Green Jade Jewelry | Shop Green Jadeite Jade and Nephrite Jade
Green Jade Explained
There are two gemstones gemologically considered jade in the USA: Jadeite jade (also called fei cui), and nephrite jade. These gems are both beautiful carving stones with incredible toughness and longstanding historical significance. However, they are chemically different and have separate histories, though they've been known to intertwine.
Jadeite Jade
At Mason-Kay Jade, most of what we sell is jadeite jade. All of the jadeite jade we sell is natural (untreated) and gem-quality. Our mounted jades are set in fine metals with genuine colored gemstones.
Jadeite jade was treasured by at least seven different Mesoamerican civilizations (including the Olmec, Maya and Aztec) between 1500 BC and 1500 AD for its beauty and durability. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, China wouldn’t discover jadeite until the 1700s—but once they did, it quickly became an object of reverence. Most valued in it's green color, jadeite jade famously captured the attention of historical figures such as Emperor Qianlong, the Dowager Empress Cixi, and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek.
Today, jadeite jade in fine gem qualities is known to fetch exceptionally high prices, as in the case of Barbara Hutton's famous Hutton-Mdivani Necklace which sold for $27.4 million in 2014. Jadeite jade colors include green, lavender, blue, red, orange, yellow, grey, white, brown, and black.
Jadeite jade has a Moh's hardness rating of 6-7, making it suitable for everyday wear. However, storing jadeite jade next to diamond jewelry may result in abrasion, so please store jade with care.
Nephrite Jade
Nephrite jade has been revered in China going as far back as China's history itself. Most valued in it's white color, much of the nephrite jade market is in antique statuary. In fine metal jewelry such as rings and earrings, green nephrite jade may be preferred to white, especially from origins such as China, Russia, Taiwan, and Canada -- though it is available from many other locales around the world.
Nephrite jade in it's highest qualities can be the toughest gemstone in the world, meaning it's highly resistant to breaking. It's especially beloved in beads and bangles, and it's hardness rating of 5.5-6.5 makes it suitable for everyday wear.
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GREEN NEPHRITE JADE CARVED TURTLE BRACELET UPC #373976
Regular price $180.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$230.00 USDSale price $180.00 USDSale -
14K YELLOW GOLD GREEN JADEITE JADE SCREEN PENDANTUPC #395459
Regular price $275.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$390.00 USDSale price $275.00 USDSale -
GREEN JADEITE JADE BAND RING VARIOUS FINGER SIZES UPC #234239
Regular price $90.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
GREEN NEPHRITE JADE CARVED ZODIAC ADJUSTABLE BRACELET UPC #379015
Regular price $120.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$170.00 USDSale price $120.00 USDSale -
Green Jadeite Jade Carved Dragon and Phoenix Bead Necklace | UPC #393127
Regular price $240.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Blue Green Guatemalan Jadeite Jade Pi Disc Necklace | UPC #397620
Regular price $360.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
14K YELLOW GOLD GREEN JADEITE JADE STAR OF DAVID PENDANT UPC #374379
Regular price $510.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
14K White Gold Green Jadeite Jade Cross Pendant | UPC #353756
Regular price $430.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
GREEN JADEITE JADE BARREL SLIDE NECKLACE UPC #103016
Regular price $140.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Green and White Jadeite Jade Carved Bamboo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant | UPC #045415
Regular price $290.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Green Jadeite Jade Half Round Oval Bangle 52.6 X 47.3MM UPC #029989
Regular price $440.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
14K Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Medallion Pendant | UPC #397064
Regular price $620.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
GREEN JADEITE JADE CARVED COMB UPC #394773
Regular price $550.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Green & Lavender Jadeite Jade Carved Zodiac Half Round Bangle 61.5mm UPC #381339
Regular price $4,100.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
GREEN JADEITE JADE CARVED FISH 14K YELLOW GOLD PENDANT UPC #174528
Regular price $360.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
GREEN JADEITE JADE BAND RING FINGER SIZE 10 UPC #395008
Regular price $390.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSold out