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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A mottled celadon jade cong, probably Shang/ Western Zhou, 2.9…

A mottled celadon jade cong, probably Shang/ Western Zhou, 2.9 cm high, 108g

A Chinese Pale-Celadon jade archaistic Cong, Qing Dynasty…

Qing Dynasty Jade Cong with Mother and Baby Qilong

A Chinese Pale-Celadon jade archaistic Cong, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier, carved as a tube with a mother and baby qilong to the sides in high relief. 3.25 cm high, 5 cm diameter. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Sarah black

A Chinese yellowish white jade Cong, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…

Ming Dynasty Yellowish White Jade Cong

A Chinese yellowish white jade Cong, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later, 6.3 cm high

A mottled celadon jade Cong, Song-Ming Dynasty, 10TH-17th…

Mottled Celadon Jade Cong, Song-Ming Dynasty

A mottled celadon jade Cong, Song-Ming Dynasty, 10TH-17th century the cong is of typical square-section form with a central circular aperture. The stone is of a dark green tone with some brown-russet inclusions, 4.9 cm high. Provenance: a private…

A very fine jade Cong, possibly late Liangzhu culture (circa 3,…

Liangzhu Jade Cong with Mask Corners

A very fine jade Cong, possibly late Liangzhu culture (circa 3,300-2,300 BC) carved with a mask at each corner with an oblong scroll-filled mouth and circular eyes below a headress of fine horizontal lines. The stone is of glossy ivory-white tone, 7.6 cm…

A Chinese archaistic jade Cong, 20th century, carved from…

Archaistic Jade Cong with Stand, 20th Century

A Chinese archaistic jade Cong, 20th century, carved from greenish-grey jade with black streaks in archaic form, with a fitted hardwood stand. Together with the original invoice dated 1984. The jade 12 cm high, 10 cm wide. With stand 15.5 cm high.…

Early carved jade cylinder Cong, the exterior with a dimpled…

Dimpled Green Jade Cylinder Cong

Early carved jade cylinder Cong, the exterior with a dimpled surface, in tones of of green and black, diameter 8 cm

Chinese nephrite Cong, of handsome proportions, with…

Nephrite Cong with Wooden Stand

Chinese nephrite Cong, of handsome proportions, with cylindrical neck above deep cut facetted and angled sides, in rich tones of green and black, the whole raised upon a wooden stand, a/f, height 18 cm (cong),. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then…

Chinese nephrite Cong, of handsome proportions, in deep tones…

Green and Black Chinese Nephrite Cong

Chinese nephrite Cong, of handsome proportions, in deep tones of green and black, height 11 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

A Chinese archaic style nephrite jade Cong 20th century, the…

Archaic Style Nephrite Jade Cong with Stand and Box

A Chinese archaic style nephrite jade Cong 20th century, the colour of the cong ranging from pale celadon to brown and russet, carved with archaistic motifs including spirals. Together with a fitted wooden stand and old padded box, and original receipt,…

An archaic jade Cong, a circle within a square, representing…

Ancient Jade Cong: Symbol of High Status and Ritual Significance

An archaic jade Cong, a circle within a square, representing the earth and the Heavens, the opaque, mottled jade, smooth from age, a ritual object found in tombs and presumed to be connected to people with high status, calcified in parts, height 6, 9 cm sq

A jade Cong, height 8 cm, diameter 6 cm

Small Jade Cong: Delicate and Intricate Design

A jade Cong, height 8 cm, diameter 6 cm