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Wondering how can jadeite be heat-treated? Even your favourite red or orange jadeite can be heat-treated! Read to learn more about it!

Jade being the umbrella term for two distinct minerals that often creates confusion: jadeite and nephrite. Both are revered for their beauty and cultural significance, but they are not the same. Let's explore the key differences between these two captivating gemstones. Composition: Jadeite Jade: Jadeite is a sodium and aluminum-rich pyroxene mineral. It's known for its vibrant green colors, which can range from emerald to forest green, and even lavender and pink hues. The presence of chromium is responsible for the green shades. Nephrite Jade: Nephrite, on the other hand, is composed of calcium and magnesium. It typically occurs in...

In this article, I will use the term jade and jadeite interchangeably. Blue Water Jadeite Jade is what the rave is in the jade community these days. The distinctive blue that has a slight deep water in colour has become a crowd favourite. Many believed that the blue water jadeite jade is valuable and it is not wrong to say the least. Indeed, the highly sought after blue water jade is highly priced and is very valuable in the industry. And because of how popular this blue water jadeite jade is, the demand for this type of jade could not...

Learning the difference between the numbers stamped on your jewelry!

Sitting itself out there unbeknownst to many to what actually it is, often been used to regard as jadeite jade is the maw sit-sit. Excellent colour to start of with that often led others believe it is the very well known semi-precious stone, jadeite jade. Maw Sit-Sit Contrary to popular belief, Maw Sit-sit is not a mineral unlike jadeite jade, it is a stone that consists of different materials such as a chromium called kosmochlor. Kosmochlor is what gives the Maw Sit-sit its bright and intense green with black patches around it. In the Maw sit-sit defense, they also contain...