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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Chinese carved jade figure group, carved in the form of a…

Chinese carved jade figure group, carved in the form of a phoenix, with libation cup resting upon its back, in tones of white and rust, height 8.3 cm and width 6 cm. Provenance: collection of a gentleman, Sydney

A celadon jade carving of a phoenix, Qing dynasty, retaining…

A celadon jade carving of a phoenix, Qing dynasty, retaining the shape of the original pebble the bird with head turned towards the curling tail plumes holding a fruiting peach spray in its beak, the details well defined, the pale stone with some russet…

A celadon jade carving of a dragon and a phoenix, the Han-style…

A celadon jade carving of a dragon and a phoenix, the Han-style ornament, based on a Han dynasty design of a dragon whose coiled body terminates in the head of a long-crested phoenix, the two fusing in a single, graceful line, with finely detailed…

A Chinese carved spinach jade tablet, rectangular form, carved…

Carved Spinach Jade Tablet with Dragons and Phoenix

A Chinese carved spinach jade tablet, rectangular form, carved in relief with multiple dragons, the reverse with a phoenix in flight. 14 x 11 cm.

A white Chinese jade phoenix paperweight, Qing Dynasty, 18th…

White Jade Phoenix Paperweight, Qing Dynasty

A white Chinese jade phoenix paperweight, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 8.5 x 7 cm. Provenance: A private collection NSW and USA.

A Chinese pale white jade dragon and phoenix plaque, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Jade Dragon and Phoenix Plaque

A Chinese pale white jade dragon and phoenix plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 5.8 x 5 x 1 cm. Provenance: mark Walberg fine Art and Antiques, New York, USA. A private collection NSW and USA.

A Chinese pale white jade 'Dragon' belt hook Han Dynasty (206…

Han Dynasty White Jade Dragon Belt Hook

A Chinese pale white jade 'Dragon' belt hook Han Dynasty (206 Bc-220 AD) the curved shaft is carved in high relief with a sinuous phoenix, terminating at an upturned dragon head. The semi translucent stone is of a pale white tone., 10.5 cm long

A Pale-Grey jade cover, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) carved in…

Ming Dynasty Jade Phoenix Cover

A Pale-Grey jade cover, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) carved in openwork with phoenix in flight, the pale white stone with minor dark inclusions, 5.7 cm diameter

A Chinese jade carved 'Phoenix' ornament, height 19 cm

Chinese Phoenix Jade Ornament (19cm)

A Chinese jade carved 'Phoenix' ornament, height 19 cm

A jade phoenix, the Chinese carved jade ornament in two tone…

Jade Phoenix Carved Ornament

A jade phoenix, the Chinese carved jade ornament in two tone white and rusty red striations with brownish patches, pierced and finely carved on both sides, height 10.5 cm, width 12 cm

Chinese white jade box and cover, of rectangular form, the…

White Jade Phoenix Box with Floral Tree Carving

Chinese white jade box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover carved with phoenix and flowering tree, with green inclusions, raised on four short feet, a/f (small chip to inner rim), 4 cm x 13.5 cm x 8 cm

Two celadon jade carvings late Qing dynasty, 19th/20th century,…

Celadon Jade Carvings of Phoenix and Fish with Lingzhi Fungus

Two celadon jade carvings late Qing dynasty, 19th/20th century, each of flattened pebble form, comprising one in the form of a phoenix holding a branch of fruiting peach in its beak, the coiled tail plumes in pierced relief, the stone with slight russet…

A large Chinese zitan ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th…

Chinese Zitan Ruyi Sceptre with Jade Inlay

A large Chinese zitan ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century the ruyi scepter is inlaid with three finely pierced white jade plaques, featuring phoenix amidst foliage / 51 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne, 15/06/2011, lot 0466

A white jade carved paperweight of two phoenix, Qing Dynasty,…

White Jade Phoenix Paperweight

A white jade carved paperweight of two phoenix, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the well polished jade is finely carved with a pair of phoenix side by side, with the male bird turning the head to the female, and tails joining together, each is holding a…

A Chinese yellowish white jade circular box and cover the cover…

Yellowish White Jade Phoenix Box

A Chinese yellowish white jade circular box and cover the cover is finely carved in low relief with a phoenix against scroll motifs, the stone is with an even yellowish white tone. 5 cm diameter

Chinese jade figure, beautifully carved in the form of a…

Pale Jade Phoenix Figure with Branch

Chinese jade figure, beautifully carved in the form of a phoenix holding a branch within its mouth, in pale tones, length 7 cm

Chinese jade twin handled cup, of circular form, carved with…

Chinese Jade Fish Cup with Phoenix Handles

Chinese jade twin handled cup, of circular form, carved with raised fish motif to centre, flanked by phoenix head handles, raised on circular foot, width 17 cm

A fine Chinese jade carved figural group, depicting a pair of…

Chinese Jade Song Birds and Phoenix Figural Group

A fine Chinese jade carved figural group, depicting a pair of song birds and a phoenix in a rose bush. Height 23 cm.

Chinese pierced jade panel, of rectangular form with beaded…

Pierced Jade Panel with Phoenix and Dragon

Chinese pierced jade panel, of rectangular form with beaded edging, decorated with opposing phoenix and dragon amongst stylised floral scrolling, in light green tones, height 8 cm and width 9 cm

Chinese carved jade figure, of a lady and phoenix on…

Carved Jade Lady and Phoenix Figure with Stand

Chinese carved jade figure, of a lady and phoenix on reticulated hardwood stand, 20.5 cm high

Chinese white jade carving of a phoenix, in archaic style,…

Archaic Style White Jade Phoenix Carving

Chinese white jade carving of a phoenix, in archaic style, depicted with open beak and long tail feathers, in pale tones with dark brown inclusion, height 5.5 cm and width 10 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney.

Chinese jade carving of a phoenix, in archaic style, depicted…

Archaic-style Jade Phoenix Carving

Chinese jade carving of a phoenix, in archaic style, depicted with curled wings and paw feet, in pale green tones with brown inclusions, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney.

A Chinese jade phoenix 'Zun' vase, 20th century, the archaistic…

Mottled Jade Phoenix Zun Vase with Hardwood Stand

A Chinese jade phoenix 'Zun' vase, 20th century, the archaistic 'Zun' consisting of a phoenix carrying a 'Gu', the stone of mottled olive and white tones, together with a carved hardwood stand. The vase 13.5 cm high, 10 cm wide. Total height 16.5 cm high…

Two Chinese jade carvings, one carved in the form of a bird…

Chinese Jade Bird and Phoenix Carvings

Two Chinese jade carvings, one carved in the form of a bird seated under a tree, the other in the form of a phoenix holding lingzi, height 7 cm, 6 cm (2) private collection Sydney

Two Chinese jade carvings, in white to pale jade, one carved in…

Chinese Jade Phoenix and Fish Carvings

Two Chinese jade carvings, in white to pale jade, one carved in the form of a phoenix, the other in the form of a fish, (2) private collection Sydney

Chinese carved jade vase and cover, of facetted tapering form,…

Facetted Jade Vase with Kylin Finial and Phoenix Handles

Chinese carved jade vase and cover, of facetted tapering form, the cover with kylin finial, above a pair of phoenix drop ring handles and taoist mask to body, in tones of olive green, black and grey, on stand, height 24 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie…

Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade twin brush pot, carved with…

Qing Dynasty Jade Brush Pot with Dragon and Phoenix

Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade twin brush pot, carved with rampant dragon to one side and phoenix to the other, in tones of white and brown, the whole raised upon a wooden stand, 6.8 cm x 9.5 cm (object). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

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 carved jadeite panel, depicting a seated Kwan Yin and…

Jadeite Kwan Yin Panel with Phoenix and Lotus

Chinese carved jadeite panel, depicting a seated Kwan Yin and attendant, with phoenix and lotus flowers, in tones of green and brown on wooden stand, height 20 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate

A celadon jade ewer and cover, 19th/20th century, the…

Celadon Jade Ewer with Floral Medallion and Phoenix Handle

A celadon jade ewer and cover, 19th/20th century, the pear-shaped body of oval section, carved on either side with a floral medalion and set with an upright spout opposite the phoenix form handle pendent with a loose ring, the stone of pale green colour…

A Chinese celadon jade bi-disc carved with phoenix and dragons…

Phoenix and Dragon Celadon Jade Bi-Disc

A Chinese celadon jade bi-disc carved with phoenix and dragons 8 cm diameter

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

Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade vase, carved in the form of…

Late Qing Dynasty Jade Vase with Phoenix and Cranes

Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade vase, carved in the form of of a tree trunk surrounded by phoenix, cranes, bamboo, lingzi and pine trees, in rich tones of green, raised on a carved wooden base, height 12 cm (including stand height). Provenance:…

Chinese carved jade pebble, carved in the form of phoenix and…

Phoenix and Flower Carved Jade Pebble

Chinese carved jade pebble, carved in the form of phoenix and flowers using the brown and black skin on a white ground, length 8 cm

A Chinese jade hair pin, 19th century, the end carved in the…

19th Century Chinese Jade Phoenix Hair Pin

A Chinese jade hair pin, 19th century, the end carved in the shape of a phoenix head, 13 cm long,

A Chinese archaistic jade pendant 20th century, the jade of…

Archaistic Jade Pendant with Dragon and Phoenix

A Chinese archaistic jade pendant 20th century, the jade of pale celadon hue, of even tone, carved in the form of a tablet, to one side with an archaistic dragon and the other an archaistic phoenix, 4.8 cm long

A celadon jade carving of a phoenix in flight, 19th/20th…

Celadon Jade Phoenix with Three Birds Carving

A celadon jade carving of a phoenix in flight, 19th/20th century, its wings and tail outstretched and supporting three smaller birds, the green stone with some dark brown markings, 10.5 cm long

A celadon jade 'phoenix' vase, 19th/20th century, the recumbent…

Celadon Jade Phoenix Ewer Vase with Taotie Ring

A celadon jade 'phoenix' vase, 19th/20th century, the recumbent bird resting with legs tucked beneath the winged body with long curling tail plumage, supporting on its back an archaistic ewer with angular scroll handle and a loose ring suspended from the…

Chinese gourd flask, grown in dragon and phoenix patterned mold,…

Dragon and Phoenix Gourd Flask with Jade Stopper

Chinese gourd flask, grown in dragon and phoenix patterned mold, with hardwood mount and stopper set with a foliate jade carving, length 18 cm.

Two carved jade ink receptacles, rectangular form with phoenix…

Phoenix Jade Ink Receptacles

Two carved jade ink receptacles, rectangular form with phoenix and scrolling clouds in relief, one in green tones, the other brown. 9.3 cm x 58 ea.

Chinese jade figure group, depicting a phoenix perched on the…

Phoenix and Dragon Jade Figure Group

Chinese jade figure group, depicting a phoenix perched on the back of a dragon, in pale celadon tones, length 8.5 cm

A Chinese carved jade phoenix and dragon vase with stand height…

Jade Phoenix and Dragon Vase with Stand

A Chinese carved jade phoenix and dragon vase with stand height 15.5 cm (with stand)

A celadon jade 'phoenix and lingzhi' brush rest, Qing dynasty,…

Celadon Jade Phoenix and Lingzhi Brush Rest

A celadon jade 'phoenix and lingzhi' brush rest, Qing dynasty, the long-tailed bird perched on entwined openwork branches bearing numerous fungus stems in high and pierced relief, the pale celadon stone of even tone with a slight russet striation, fitted…

A signed Chinese Straits silver and jade box, early 20th…

Chinese Silver and Jade Box with Symbolic Creatures

A signed Chinese Straits silver and jade box, early 20th century, the squared box with a slightly shaped lid with a celadon jade bi inset with a silver button, with four finely embossed and chased roundels to the body each bearing symbolic creatures,…

Vintage silver enamelled censer designed with double dragon…

Enamelled Silver Dragon Censer with Jade and Coral Inlay

Vintage silver enamelled censer designed with double dragon handle with balls, coral inaly to the lid with enamelled cloud detail. Turquoise with jade inlay to the body with phoenix decoration, & two jade carved panels, all standing on a trifooted stand.…

Chinese white jade carving, carved and pierced in the form of a…

Phoenix White Jade Carving

Chinese white jade carving, carved and pierced in the form of a phoenix, length 7.2 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart

A celadon jade 'phoenix' washer Qing dynasty, 19th century,…

Celadon Jade Phoenix Washer with Openwork Handle

A celadon jade 'phoenix' washer Qing dynasty, 19th century, with shallow rounded sides waisted below the flared mouth, carved in pierced relief with a phoenix among flowering branches forming the openwork handle to one side, the pale greenish stone with…

A Chinese silver gilt mesh & enamel perfumery with inlaid…

Chinese Enamel Perfumery with Semi-Precious Stones & Silver Mark

A Chinese silver gilt mesh & enamel perfumery with inlaid semi-precious stones, on tripod enamel legs, inset with jade, semi-precious stones, & enamel decoration embellishing phoenix & dragons impressed silver mark to base, height 19 cm

Early Chinese pierced jade plaque. Phoenix & blooms. Brass…

Chinese Jade Plaque with Phoenix and Brass Surround

Early Chinese pierced jade plaque. Phoenix & blooms. Brass surround. 11 x 13 cm (overall)

A Chinese silver box with carved jade phoenix finial and enamel…

Enamel-inlaid Chinese Silver Box with Jade Phoenix Finial

A Chinese silver box with carved jade phoenix finial and enamel inlay, circa 1920s. 11 cm diameter

A Chinese pale celadon jade circular plaque, carved with a…

Phoenix Jade Plaque with Stand

A Chinese pale celadon jade circular plaque, carved with a stylised phoenix, with wood stand. Depth 5 cm

Chinese fine white jade carving dragon & phoenix, measures 8 cm…

Dragon & Phoenix White Jade Carving (8cm x 8cm)

Chinese fine white jade carving dragon & phoenix, measures 8 cm x 8 cm

A celadon jade 'dragon and phoenix' vase and cover Qing dynasty,…

Celadon Jade Dragon Phoenix Vase Qing Dynasty

A celadon jade 'dragon and phoenix' vase and cover Qing dynasty, 19th century of rectangular section and upright form, carved in high and pierced relief with a dragon climbing above the wave-splashed rockwork base towards a flaming pearl among clouds…

A jadeite group of Guanyin and attendants, standing holding a…

Jadeite Guanyin with attendants, phoenix, and lotus waves

A jadeite group of Guanyin and attendants, standing holding a vase and with a phoenix to one side, and with two small boys nearby, all supported on lotus pods rising above crested waves, the stone in tones of green with some russet suffusions, wood stand,…

A Chinese carved boxwood ruyi and an Incomplete rosewood ruyi,…

Carved Chinese Ruyi Set

A Chinese carved boxwood ruyi and an Incomplete rosewood ruyi, the boxwood ruyi, late 19th/early 20th century, with a rolled-over head relief-carved with a dragon and a foot with foliage, the shaft and centre carved and pierced with dragons, deer, a…