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 Victorian sterling silver letter opener, 1896 London, maker's…

Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener, 1896 London, C-Scroll Handle

A Victorian sterling silver letter opener, 1896 London, maker's mark probably William Comyns & Sons the letter opener of page turner with a repousse and chased handle with C-scrolls, the turner or blade of elongated form with rounded end, marked to the…

A late Victorian silver mounted page turner, the shaped handle…

A late Victorian silver mounted page turner, the shaped handle profusley embossed with 'C' scrolls and foliate scrollwork, Crisford & Norris Ltd., Birmingham 1899, xylonite blade. Length, 35.5 cm.

Art Nouveau silver and ivorine page turner, striking floral…

Art Nouveau silver and ivorine page turner, striking floral embossed design to handle (unmarked), length 40 cm

A Meiji period brass page turner with tortoise, the flat blade…

A Meiji period brass page turner with tortoise, the flat blade engraved with bamboo, bird, and character. The handle cast with two groups of tortoise, length 30 cm

Antique Japanese mixed metal page turner, Meiji period…

Meiji Period Japanese Mixed Metal Page Turner, 29.5 cm

Antique Japanese mixed metal page turner, Meiji period 1868-1912, length 29.5 cm

Japanese Meiji period page turner, with engraved foliate…

Feline Engravings: Meiji Period Page Turner

Japanese Meiji period page turner, with engraved foliate decoration and embossed multiple cat decorations to handle

Japanese Meiji period page turner, with engraved decoration and…

Engraved Enchantments: Mythical Meiji Tales

Japanese Meiji period page turner, with engraved decoration and embossed mythical creatures

Art Nouveau design page turner Lalique page turner, in the Art…

Swan Art Nouveau Page Turner by Lalique

Art Nouveau design page turner Lalique page turner, in the Art Nouveau style with swan motif

New Zealand sterling silver & greenstone page turner / letter…

Fern Engraved Greenstone Letter Opener

New Zealand sterling silver & greenstone page turner / letter opener the mounts engraved with ferns, 24 cm length

A George V silver and tortoiseshell page turner, of slim form,…

George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Page Turner

A George V silver and tortoiseshell page turner, of slim form, Bewlay & Co. Ltd., London 1916. Length 33 cm.

A heavily embossed hallmarked sterling silver and tortoiseshell…

Embossed Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Page Turner (1896)

A heavily embossed hallmarked sterling silver and tortoiseshell page turner, c1896, length 39 cm

Treen Pug dog page turner, vintage carved wooden pug dog shape…

Vintage Pug Dog Page Turner

Treen Pug dog page turner, vintage carved wooden pug dog shape finial with inset glass eyes

Carved wooden page turner with Mother Theresa 1780 silver coin…

Mother Theresa Coin Page Turner

Carved wooden page turner with Mother Theresa 1780 silver coin handle

Good early Japanese brass page turner applied figural handle,…

Japanese Brass Figural Page Turner with Engraved Blade

Good early Japanese brass page turner applied figural handle, to engraved blade, character marks to handle verso, length 30 cm

Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell page turner,…

Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Page Turner with Child Design

Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell page turner, hallmarked, the sterling silver handle decorated with children in an outdoor setting, accented with shell, acanthus and c-scroll, a/f, length 40 cm

Tunbridge ware various Collectable items inc, page Turners,…

Tunbridge Ware Collectibles

Tunbridge ware various Collectable items inc, page Turners, stamp boxes, timer etc

Antique horn handle and brass page turner length 59 cm

Horn and Brass Page Turner - 59cm

Antique horn handle and brass page turner length 59 cm

Wooden page turner inscribed 'The Eastern Telegraph Company…

Eastern Telegraph Souvenir: 1892 Map and Calendar

Wooden page turner inscribed 'The Eastern Telegraph Company limited the Eastern extension Telegraph Company Limited' 50 & 11 old broad St London (33.5 x 35 cm). It has a world map and a calendar for 1892 and was issued as a promotional item or a souvenir.

New Zealand Colonial 18ct gold mounted green stone page turner

18ct Gold Green Stone Page Turner

New Zealand Colonial 18ct gold mounted green stone page turner

A celadon jade page turner, the small turner of typical…

Celadon Jade Page Turner with Prunus Blossom Motifs

A celadon jade page turner, the small turner of typical elongated form with rounded ends, lightly relief carved and pierced with prunus blossom and leaf motifs, a flat unadorned silver band serving as a finger rest, length 21 cm

A whalebone page turner with carved dog handle, 19th century,…

19th Century Carved Dog Whalebone Page Turner

A whalebone page turner with carved dog handle, 19th century, 24 cm high

A Victorian sterling silver handled page turner, William Comyns…

Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Page Turner

A Victorian sterling silver handled page turner, William Comyns and Sons / London / circa 1901, the oversized tortoiseshell blade, mounted to a sterling silver handle. Each side of the handle cast with a couple within rocaille scrollwork, total weight…

Three sterling silver meat skewers and a page turner, the page…

Antique Silver Meat Skewers and Page Turner Set

Three sterling silver meat skewers and a page turner, the page turner, of plain form with a loop handle. Maker's marks for William Eley and William Fearn, London, circa 1799, the larger meat skewer initialled Jeg beneath a loop handle. Maker's marks for…

Edwardian sterling silver & tortoiseshell page turner,…

Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Page Turner

Edwardian sterling silver & tortoiseshell page turner, hallmarked Birmingham 1902, 26 cm, long

A whalebone page turner, Tasmanian origin, 19th century 23 cm…

Tasmanian Whalebone Page Turner, 19th Century

A whalebone page turner, Tasmanian origin, 19th century 23 cm long

A New Zealand vintage greenstone page turner, parallel sided,…

Vintage Greenstone Page Turner

A New Zealand vintage greenstone page turner, parallel sided, mildly oval cross section and rounded ends. Good dark green tone with black flecked inclusions. Length 20.2 cm

Edwardian page turner, with tortoise shell blade, above a…

Floral Pewter Handle Page Turner with Tortoise Shell Blade

Edwardian page turner, with tortoise shell blade, above a pewter handle decorated with flower motif, slight a/f, length 26 cm

Early 20th century gentleman's travelling vanity vase, made by…

Wilson & Gill Gentleman's Traveling Vanity Vase with Accessories

Early 20th century gentleman's travelling vanity vase, made by Wilson and Gill, London, monogrammed FHC for F.H Coward, Abercrombie Councilor 1920s. Fitted with two hair brushes, two clothes brushes, one comb, combined shoehorn/button hook, two boot pulls…

Griffiths tea advertising page turner

Griffiths Tea: Turn a Page, Savor the Flavor

Griffiths tea advertising page turner

Antique sterling silver page turner, hallmarked London 1908,…

London 1908 Sterling Silver Page Turner with Crane Decoration

Antique sterling silver page turner, hallmarked London 1908,with timber and shield crest handle, decorated with engraved etched crane to silver, length 35 cm approx

An English brass page turner

Brass Page Turner

An English brass page turner

Two Victorian page Turners, including a Victorian silver plate…

Victorian Page Turners Set

Two Victorian page Turners, including a Victorian silver plate handled page turner/letter opener (small chips to tip), 21 cm long, and a hand painted bone page turner, 23 cm long

Chinoiserie Oriental scenes page turner

Oriental Page Turner: Chinoiserie Scenes

Chinoiserie Oriental scenes page turner

Sterling silver & agate page turner, hallmarked Birmingham 1902,…

Birmingham Hallmarked Agate Page Turner, 1902

Sterling silver & agate page turner, hallmarked Birmingham 1902, 28 cm long approx.

Chinese hardwood page turner, approx 40 cm high

Chinese Hardwood Page Turner - 40cm Height

Chinese hardwood page turner, approx 40 cm high

Cared Chinese bamboo page turner,

Bamboo Page Turner: Gentle Care for Your Books

Cared Chinese bamboo page turner,

Oriental carved page turner (advertising Griffiths tea & coffee)

Griffiths Tea & Coffee Ad: Oriental Carved Page Turner

Oriental carved page turner (advertising Griffiths tea & coffee)

Japanese mixed metal page turner

Metallic Page Flipper

Japanese mixed metal page turner

Japanese mixed metal page turner

Metallic Mix: Japanese Page Turner

Japanese mixed metal page turner

Carved figural crocodile page turner

Crocodile Page Turner Sculpture

Carved figural crocodile page turner

Carved wooden page turner

Wooden Page Turner

Carved wooden page turner

Horn handled page turner

Horn Page Turner

Horn handled page turner

Early Japanese bronze page turner. Handle with carved eagle and…

Japanese Bronze Page Turner with Carved Eagle and Monkey

Early Japanese bronze page turner. Handle with carved eagle and monkey in a nest. Embossed silver decoration verso. Engraved blade. Length 28 cm

Antique oriental brass & bone page turner 21 cm wide

Oriental Brass & Bone Page Turner - Antique

Antique oriental brass & bone page turner 21 cm wide

A New Zealand greenstone (jade) page turner, with engraved…

Engraved Silver and Greenstone Page Turner

A New Zealand greenstone (jade) page turner, with engraved silver mounts, length 28 cm

A Japanese bronze page turner, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab Page Turner

A Japanese bronze page turner, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting crab handle, length 30 cm

Chinese gilt metal page turner decorated with fish and elders.…

Gilt Fish and Elder Page Turner

Chinese gilt metal page turner decorated with fish and elders. Length 29.5 cm