Jadeite and jade are two different types of minerals that are often used interchangeably to refer to a green-colored gemstone that has cultural and spiritual significance in many parts of the world.

Jadeite is a pyroxene mineral with the chemical formula NaAlSi2O6. It is one of the two types of minerals that are commonly referred to as "jade" (the other being nephrite). Jadeite is a relatively rare mineral that is found in metamorphic rocks in certain regions of the world, including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Guatemala, and California. It is known for its bright green color, which is caused by the presence of chromium and other trace elements. Jadeite is also valued for its hardness and toughness, which makes it suitable for use in jewelry and other decorative objects.

Jade, on the other hand, is a term that is used more broadly to refer to a variety of green-colored more...

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An archaistic pale celadon jade belt buckle, 19th/ 20th century,…

An archaistic pale celadon jade belt buckle, 19th/ 20th century, 8.3 cm wide, 41.8g

A white jade chi -dragon belt buckle, probably Ming dynasty, 5.…

A white jade chi -dragon belt buckle, probably Ming dynasty, 5.1 cm long, 38g

A Chinese jadeite belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th…

A Chinese jadeite belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved from jadeite utilising an apple green layer for the top of the buckle, the top carved with writhing qilong. 2.2 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, condition: no visible faults…

A Chinese white jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Chinese White Jade Dragon Belt Buckle

A Chinese white jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), carved with openwork curled qilong to both parts, the hook in the form of a dragon's head. 3.75 cm high, 9 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Sarah black

Two Chinese white jade belt plaques, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Chinese White Jade Belt Plaques with Dragon and Birds

Two Chinese white jade belt plaques, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising two rectangular belt plaques with dished beaded-edge, one with winged forward-facing dragon amongst scrolling foliage openwork, the other with two paradise flycatcher birds amongst…

A Chinese white jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty White Jade Belt Buckle with Peony Flower

A Chinese white jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), carved of creamy white jade with peony flower openwork and the hook in the form of a qilong head. 4.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, 2 cm deep. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Sarah…

A Chinese Pale-Celadon jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty…

Qing Dynasty Jade Belt Buckle with Archaistic Scrolls

A Chinese Pale-Celadon jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), carved from jade of pale icy bluish-celadon hue, decorated with angular archaistic scrolls and cloud scrolls, the hook in the form of a qilong head. 5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 2 cm deep.…

A fine Chinese white jade dragon belt plaque, Ming Dynasty…

Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Belt Plaque

A fine Chinese white jade dragon belt plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the rectangular plaque very finely carved from even-hued greenish-white jade with deep openwork and fine surface chasing with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage,…

A Chinese white Jade-Inset gilt copper belt buckle, Qing…

White Jade Belt Buckle with Gilt Copper Setting

A Chinese white Jade-Inset gilt copper belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, the oval-shaped jade plaque of fine white hue, finely carved in low relief with an archaistic qilong, inset into a gilded copper belt setting with relief…

A Chinese carved jade belt buckle light celadon coloured buckle…

Carved Jade Belt Buckle with Gold Mount

A Chinese carved jade belt buckle light celadon coloured buckle with a pierced gold metal locking mount. 10 cm

A Chinese white jade openwork dragon belt plaque, Yuan-Ming…

Yuan-Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Belt Plaque

A Chinese white jade openwork dragon belt plaque, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, 13TH-16th century, 5.5 cm long

A Chinese pale green jade two section belt buckle, serpentine…

Serpentine Jade Belt Buckle

A Chinese pale green jade two section belt buckle, serpentine interlocking rectangular panels.

A Chinese pale celadon jade dragon belt buckle, Qing Dynasty…

Qing Dynasty Pale Celadon Jade Dragon Belt Buckle

A Chinese pale celadon jade dragon belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the two-part buckle carved from very pale celadon jade of even hue with small russet flecks to one edge, the latch in the form of an arching dragon's head. 9.5 cm long, 4 cm wide

Fine Chinese white jade three piece belt buckle, comprising two…

Chinese White Jade Belt Buckle with Quilong and Lotus Carvings

Fine Chinese white jade three piece belt buckle, comprising two sections each with raised roundels carved with quilong and lotus tendrils, united with pierced rectangular hook, total length 14 cm

A group of four 'dragon' jade plaques and belt buckle, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Dragon Jade Plaques and Buckle Set

A group of four 'dragon' jade plaques and belt buckle, Qing dynasty one on stand, 8.4 cm wide, 41g; 7.5 cm wide, 75g; 5.4 cm wide, 15g, 9.8 cm wide (4).,

A white jade 'chi-dragon' belt buckle, Qing dynasty with a…

Qing Dynasty White Jade Chi-Dragon Belt Buckle with Silver Chain

A white jade 'chi-dragon' belt buckle, Qing dynasty with a silver chain, 5.5 cm long, 36g (jade buckle only),

A Chinese jade grey-green Qilong belt hook and a pierced open…

Qilong Belt Hook and Oval Plaque from Qing Dynasty

A Chinese jade grey-green Qilong belt hook and a pierced open work oval plaque, Qing Dynasty, length 7.5 - 11 cm

A group of three archaistic jade carvings, comprising a pierced…

Archaistic Jade Carvings: Dragon, Phoenix, and Dagger

A group of three archaistic jade carvings, comprising a pierced dragon and phoenix plaque, a belt fitting with dragon's head and taotie mask, and a small dagger the hilt carved in low relief with stylised phoenix scrolls, (3), 7.5 cm, 9 cm, 14.5 cm.

Chinese spinach jade two sectioned belt buckle, set with carved…

Chinese Spinach Jade Dragon Belt Buckle

Chinese spinach jade two sectioned belt buckle, set with carved dragon head, in tones of dark green and black, length 9.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)

A Chinese carved jadeite belt buckle on stand buckle length 8.5…

Carved Jadeite Belt Buckle on Stand: Chinese Beauty

A Chinese carved jadeite belt buckle on stand buckle length 8.5 cm

Pair Chinese carved jade belt buckles carved phoenix decoration…

Chinese Jade Phoenix Belt Buckles (2-piece)

Pair Chinese carved jade belt buckles carved phoenix decoration to white jade 2 piece buckle, length 13.5 cm total

A Mongolian style Chinese silver and jade ewer, second half…

Silver and Jade Mongolian Ewer with Dragon Motifs

A Mongolian style Chinese silver and jade ewer, second half 20th century, the ewer of pear shape with two carved jade medallions with dragon motifs to the body, a jade belt buckle to the handle and a zoomorphic spout, decorated with filigree, applied…

A Chinese hand mirror with jade belt hook handle, late Qing…

Jade-handled Chinese hand mirror with immortal and deer carving

A Chinese hand mirror with jade belt hook handle, late Qing dynasty, late 19th century-early 20th century the chased metal back centered with an off-white oval jade plaque of convex form carved with an immortal and a deer standing beneath a pine tree and…

Chinese He Tian white jade belt buckle with carved horse's head

He Tian white jade belt buckle with horse head carving

Chinese He Tian white jade belt buckle with carved horse's head

A carved celadon jade belt plaque Qing dynasty, 19th century,…

Celadon Jade Belt Plaque with Sage and Dragon Motif

A carved celadon jade belt plaque Qing dynasty, 19th century, of oval form carved in relief with a sage standing beneath an overhanging pine tree in a rocky landscape, the reverse with a dragon's head hook and button knop carved with a yin yang motif, 7.5…

An unusual carved white jade belt plaque, Qing Dynasty, circa…

Carved White Jade Belt Plaque, Qing Dynasty

An unusual carved white jade belt plaque, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century. In the form of scroll, with two recessed holes at the back. 10 cm x 4.7 cm, fitted wood stand

A Chinese dragon-form white jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty,…

Qing Dynasty White Jade Dragon Belt Buckle

A Chinese dragon-form white jade belt buckle, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century. The stone of pale greenish-grey colour. 8 cm x 5 cm and 7.5 cm x 5 cm

A celadon jade belt buckle in three sections, two parts with…

Celadon Jade Belt Buckle with Chilong and Foliage Carvings

A celadon jade belt buckle in three sections, two parts with convex centres carved in pierced relief with a chilong coiled among foliate scrolls, the aperture at either end linked by a hooked openwork plaque carved with slender foliage, the stone of pale…

A jade belt buckle Qing Dynasty, late 19th century each section…

Jade Belt Buckle with Shou Medallion and Bats

A jade belt buckle Qing Dynasty, late 19th century each section with a central shou medallion encircled with bats in pierced relief, one with dragon's head hook, the other with an oval aperture, the reverse of each with a circular knob for attachment,…

Chinese enamel dish with mutton fat jade belt buckle handle

Enamel Dish with Jade Handle

Chinese enamel dish with mutton fat jade belt buckle handle