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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Antique Chinese jade mirror, beautifully ornamental jade,…

Antique Chinese jade mirror, beautifully ornamental jade, carnelian and agate depicting rats in fruiting tree with metal embossed frame and bevelled edge mirror ('A/F' slight loss to applied tendril)

Chinese carved jade & silverplated hand mirror, the jade back…

Chinese carved jade & silverplated hand mirror, the jade back panel carved with foliage with ruyi sceptre style handle, in original card box

A Chinese jade embellished hand mirror, Qing Dynasty…

Qing Dynasty Jade Hand Mirror with Silver-Plated Gem Accents

A Chinese jade embellished hand mirror, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising a large openwork belt-hook and relief carved domed plaque in pale celadon jade, set in a later silver-plate gem-studded hand mirror. The belt-hook 12.5 cm long, 2.5 cm wide. The…

Chinese 19th century jade mirror, the silvered frame decorated…

Jade Mirror with Buddhist Symbols and Figural Handle

Chinese 19th century jade mirror, the silvered frame decorated in repousse with Buddhist symbols set with central oval jade panel, carved with bird, flowers and foliage, accented with coloured stones, with jade figural handle, length 23 cm

A jade-mounted bronze hand mirror, Qing dynasty 21.0 cm long,

Jade-Bronze Hand Mirror, Qing Dynasty

A jade-mounted bronze hand mirror, Qing dynasty 21.0 cm long,

A jade-mounted bronze hand mirror, Qing dynasty 20.3 cm long,

Jade-Bronze Hand Mirror from Qing Dynasty

A jade-mounted bronze hand mirror, Qing dynasty 20.3 cm long,

A jade-mounted hand mirror, the plaque Yuan to Ming dynasty 18.…

Jade Hand Mirror, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, Provenance Adelaide 2003

A jade-mounted hand mirror, the plaque Yuan to Ming dynasty 18.8 cm long. Provenance: Private collection, Adelaide, acquired locally in 2003

Large Chinese white jade belt hook, beautifully carved with…

Dragon Belt Hook with Oval Mirror

Large Chinese white jade belt hook, beautifully carved with dragon head and qiulong dragon to body, united by oval bevelled mirror, length 38.5 cm

A pale celadon jade and silver mounted mirror, the jade Qing…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Silver Mounting and Buddhist Emblems

A pale celadon jade and silver mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the ruyi -shaped mirror within a silver frame inset on the reverse with a jade plaque carved in relief with Buddhist emblems around a double happiness symbol, the handle…

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, 19th/20th century,…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Hardstone Mounts and Dragon Handle

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, 19th/20th century, the oval mirror within a silver frame inlaid on the reverse with a central jade plaque carved with a figure in a landscape, the repousse ground of floral sprays embellished with red and green…

A group of Oriental Collectable items, 5pcs i) Petit point gilt…

Oriental Collectables: 5 Unique Pieces

A group of Oriental Collectable items, 5pcs i) Petit point gilt metal bag with applied hard-stones, height 25.5 cm ii) a jade and white metal mount circular mirror diameter 8.2 cm iii) a white metal and jade mounted clip, height 6.3 cm iv) a carved jade…

A Chinese carved jadeite and silver mount mirror early to mid…

Chinese Jadeite & Silver Mirror (20th Century)

A Chinese carved jadeite and silver mount mirror early to mid 20th century marked: HK SILVER length 26 cm

Chinese silver and jade hand mirror, with a shaped mirror,…

Dragon Handle Silver and Jade Hand Mirror

Chinese silver and jade hand mirror, with a shaped mirror, surrounded by a Greek key border, united by stylised dragon handle in mutton fat jade, verso agate and jade, length 23 cm

A Chinese silver hand mirror, the mirror back decorated with…

Chinese Mythical Creature Silver Hand Mirror with Jade Cabochon

A Chinese silver hand mirror, the mirror back decorated with mythical creatures in relief, Greek key pattern to the edge and a polished jade and agate cabochon to the centre, the handle of carved hard stone and silver, mounted in a box frame.

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…

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Hardstone Mounting and Silver Inlay

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the oval mirror within a silver frame inlaid on the reverse with a central oval plaque carved in relief with a goose among flowering lotus, on a repousse ground of ribboned…

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Dragon Relief and Hardstone Mounts

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the oval mirror within a white metal frame inlaid on the reverse with a central jade plaque carved in relief with a dragon among foliate scrolls, within a frieze of ribboned…

Chinese jade mirror, approx 25 cm in length

25cm Chinese Jade Mirror

Chinese jade mirror, approx 25 cm in length

Small Chinese jade agate mirror 16 cm long

Chinese Jade Agate Mirror - 16cm

Small Chinese jade agate mirror 16 cm long

A celadon jade mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Lotus and Dragon

A celadon jade mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century the oval mirror within a white metal frame inlaid on the reverse with a jade 'spring water' plaque carved with a goose swooping down among intertwining stems of lotus leaves and flowers…

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Hardstone Mounts and Enamelled Handle

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century the circular mirror within a white metal frame inlaid on the reverse with a central jade plaque carved in pierced relief with auspicious symbols within a row of different…

A Chinese mirror set with jade bracket and handle, Late Qing…

Jade-handled Chinese Mirror from Late Qing/Republic Era

A Chinese mirror set with jade bracket and handle, Late Qing dynasty or Republic period 26 cm long. Provenance: Private collection NSW

Two carved jadeite panels. Made as two half moon panels of…

Carved Jadeite Half Moon Panels with Flora and Fauna

Two carved jadeite panels. Made as two half moon panels of carved and pierced jadeite, mirror images each with flora and fauna motif embellishment, each piece light to medium green in colour with colour variation throughout, length of each panel 20 mm…

A celadon jade and white metal mirror, the jade Qing Dynasty,…

Celadon Jade Mirror with Dragon Handle

A celadon jade and white metal mirror, the jade Qing Dynasty, 19th century the shaped rectangular frame enclosing on the reverse a jade plaque carved with four ribboned emblems around a central shou character, within a ruyi head scroll border, mounted…