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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Three celadon jade carvings of animals, comprising one of a…

Three celadon jade carvings of animals, comprising one of a recumbent deer; one of a pig; and another of a recumbent cat with a kitten lying on its back, 6.5 cm, 4.5 cm and 3.5 cm long

A yellow jade carved of a cat, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the cat…

Yellow Jade Ming Dynasty Carved Cat

A yellow jade carved of a cat, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the cat is carved recumbent, the yellow stone with russet inclusions, 5.3 cm long. Provenance: Raymond and Vicki Tregaskis, Sydney, Australia. Raymond and Victoria Tregaskis.

Chinese celadon and black jade figure group, carved with three…

Chinese Cat Trio on Celadon and Jade Toggle

Chinese celadon and black jade figure group, carved with three cats amongst vines, on toggle and cord, the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

A thirty year old world travel gemstone collection consisting…

30-Year World Gem Collection: A Natural Stone Extravaganza

A thirty year old world travel gemstone collection consisting of a variety of natural stones, mostly cabochons, including star ruby, star sapphire, Iolite, opal, variety of cat's eye, multi-colour agate, blood stone, rodonite, amethyst, jade, star…

Chinese carved two tone mutton fat and light brown jade…

Intertwined Jade Cats on Hardwood Stand

Chinese carved two tone mutton fat and light brown jade intertwined cats on carved hardwood stand, late Qing, with stand, length 4 cm

A carved spinach jade figure of a recumbent dog and a mutton…

Jade Dog and Cat Carvings on Stands

A carved spinach jade figure of a recumbent dog and a mutton fat jade carving of two cats each raised on a carved wooden stand the largest 8 cm wide

Chinese white jade cat fish, depicted with lingzhi in mouth,…

White Jade Catfish with Lingzhi

Chinese white jade cat fish, depicted with lingzhi in mouth, length 6.5 cm

A jade carving of two cats, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) 4.5…

Jade Cat Carving from Late Qing Dynasty

A jade carving of two cats, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) 4.5 cm

Chinese jade figure of cat, depicted seated, with head slightly…

Seated White Jade Cat Figure

Chinese jade figure of cat, depicted seated, with head slightly turned, in tones of white, height 4.5 cm

A Chinese white and russet jade recumbent cat figure Qing…

Qing Dynasty White and Russet Jade Recumbent Cat Figure

A Chinese white and russet jade recumbent cat figure Qing Dynasty, the jade of pale celadon/white hue, with remnants of a russet skin to the rear, carved as a recumbent cat with paws outstretched, 3.3 cm wide

Two carved jade animal groups, 19th/20th century, comprising…

Jade Animal Groups: Lion with Cub and Cat with Kitten

Two carved jade animal groups, 19th/20th century, comprising one of a recumbent Buddhist lion with cub, carved from a pale stone with russet striations, wood stand, the other of a recumbent cat and kitten, the whitish stone with slight russet suffusions.…

Chinese white jade cat, 19th/20th century, the recumbent animal…

Chinese White Jade Recumbent Cat

Chinese white jade cat, 19th/20th century, the recumbent animal naturalistically carved, length 5.2 cm

Two cat's eye 'Nephrite' Actinolite, wt. 26.63ct.

26.63ct Nephrite Actinolite Cat's Eye Gemstones

Two cat's eye 'Nephrite' Actinolite, wt. 26.63ct.

Three cabochon cat's eye 'Nephrite' Actinolite, wt. 16.03ct.

16ct Nephrite Actinolite Cat's Eye Cabochons

Three cabochon cat's eye 'Nephrite' Actinolite, wt. 16.03ct.

Two white jade carvings, 19th and 20th century, one in the form…

White Jade Cat and Dog Carvings with Boxes

Two white jade carvings, 19th and 20th century, one in the form of a cat on a Artemisia leaf, 1.7 cm high, 6 cm long; with a box, the second one finely carved in the form of two dogs, with fitted box; 5.2 cm high 5.3 cm long (2)

A 19th century jade carved cat delicately carved in the round,…

19th Century Jade Carved Cat from Canton

A 19th century jade carved cat delicately carved in the round, with whiskers and claws, 2 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969

Three pieces of Chinese carved jade depicting a cat, basket and…

Chinese Jade Carvings: Cat, Basket, Wheel Trio

Three pieces of Chinese carved jade depicting a cat, basket and wheel. Diameters: 4 cm - 5.2 cm

Three pieces of Chinese carved jade one depicting a crane and…

Chinese Jade Carvings: Crane and Cats

Three pieces of Chinese carved jade one depicting a crane and other two depicting cats. Widths 4 cm. 4.5 cm & 5.4 cm

Three pieces of Chinese carved jade one depicting two conjoined…

Chinese Carved Jade Fish and Cat Figurines Set

Three pieces of Chinese carved jade one depicting two conjoined fish and other two depicting cats. Widths 3.8 cm & 4 cm. Diameter 5 cm

A celadon jade carving, of a cat fish with young, resting on a…

Celadon Jade Catfish with Young on Lotus Leaf

A celadon jade carving, of a cat fish with young, resting on a large lotus leaf, the stone of even faintly greenish tone, 9 cm long, 9 cm

Two Chinese jade figurines, a lion in repose in shades of green…

Jade Lion and Cat Figurines with Kitten

Two Chinese jade figurines, a lion in repose in shades of green and mottled brown; the other a cat curled with a kitten (with cord attached) width 6 cm. Depth 4 cm. And smaller