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 vintage, necklace consisting of twenty five x 15 mm links,…

A vintage, necklace consisting of twenty five x 15 mm links, each set with one tubular cut greenstone, the necklace measures 56 cm. Metal is an alloy of nickel and copper. Finished weight 21.0 grams.

An antique Australian 15ct gold curb link fob chain with gold…

An antique Australian 15ct gold curb link fob chain with gold mounted New Zealand greenstone fob, 19th century, stamped '15ct' on the bar and the clips, 42 grams not including greenstone fob

Sterling silver mounted greenstone crescent necklet, on faceted…

Greenstone Crescent Sterling Silver Necklace

Sterling silver mounted greenstone crescent necklet, on faceted trace link chain 54.5 cm length

9ct greenstone necklace, trace link chain supporting two…

Greenstone Necklace and Earring Set with Brooch

9ct greenstone necklace, trace link chain supporting two greenstone rails and pendant drop with matching greenstone rail earrings, pierced together with greenstone bar brooch. 50 cm chain length

New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone Albert chain, six…

9ct Greenstone Albert Chain with 6 Rails - NZ Colonial

New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone Albert chain, six greenstone rails on rope trace link chain 43 cm length

New Zealand Colonial 9ct and greenstone Albert chain, six fine…

9ct Greenstone Albert Chain with Tassel Fob

New Zealand Colonial 9ct and greenstone Albert chain, six fine greenstone rails with engraved mounts and double elongated rail links, added gold plated tassel fob 45 cm long

A circa 1900 9ct. gold and pounamu fob chain, the eight pounamu…

Pounamu and Gold Fob Chain with Dog Clips

A circa 1900 9ct. gold and pounamu fob chain, the eight pounamu pieces with engraved cap ends and chain links between, gold T-bar and extra pounamu and gold piece suspended from base, two 9ct gold dog clips.

Antique 9ct rose gold, nephrite and rolled gold fob chain for…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold and Nephrite Fob Chain

Antique 9ct rose gold, nephrite and rolled gold fob chain for restoration, marked rolled gold to the -bar, 9ct to the chain (once, clasps are gilt, length 38 cm, weight 20 grams

New Zealand Colonial gold mounted greenstone cross 15ct gold…

Colonial Greenstone Cross on Gold Chain

New Zealand Colonial gold mounted greenstone cross 15ct gold mounted on fancy modern 9ct neck chain 68 mm length

9ct rail link Albert chain with greenstone pendant fob attached,…

Greenstone Pendant Fob on 9ct Rail Link Chain

9ct rail link Albert chain with greenstone pendant fob attached, 49 cm length

New Zealand 9ct greenstone Albert chain ('T'bar and clasp…

9ct Greenstone Albert Chain with Masonic Medallion and Signet Ring

New Zealand 9ct greenstone Albert chain ('T'bar and clasp plated) four greenstone gold mounted rails with extra loose bar (only one ring mount) with 9ct masonic medallion attached and 9ct signet ring with swivel head of masonic emblem and initials

New Zealand 9ct greenstone rail Albert chain ten matching gold…

Greenstone Rail Albert Chain with Gold Caps - 54cm Length

New Zealand 9ct greenstone rail Albert chain ten matching gold capped greenstone rails with mixed trace links 54 cm length (clip plated)

New Zealand 9ct and greenstone pocket watch fob chain plain…

Greenstone Pocket Watch Fob Chain with G. Bros Shield

New Zealand 9ct and greenstone pocket watch fob chain plain curb link chain with two greenstone rails and central shield attached, shield marked 'G. Bros' probably for Gilbert Brothers of Greymouth 30.5 cm length (plated clips)

Jones Bros. (Auckland) pounamu and gold watch fob, the central…

Pounamu and gold watch fob with Jones Bros. mark

Jones Bros. (Auckland) pounamu and gold watch fob, the central shield medallion engraved and stamped with makers mark flanked by two pounamu gold capped bars and chain sections, length 19 cm.

William Drummond & Co. 15ct gold and New Zealand greenstone fob,…

19th Century Gold and Greenstone Fob by William Drummond

William Drummond & Co. 15ct gold and New Zealand greenstone fob, 19th century, stamped 'W.D. 15', 9 cm high including chain.

Late Edwardian sterling silver and green stone rail Albert…

Edwardian Green Stone Rail Albert Chain

Late Edwardian sterling silver and green stone rail Albert chain four green stone rails with rope trace link chain 40 cm length, dog clip marked for Birmingham 1908, Henry Pope maker

9ct green stone panel Albert chain trace linked six green stone…

Green Stone Panel Albert Chain, 45cm Length

9ct green stone panel Albert chain trace linked six green stone panels with engraved caps, 45 cm length

A colonial style silver and nephrite Albert chain necklace,…

Silver and Nephrite Colonial Style Necklace with Adze Blade

A colonial style silver and nephrite Albert chain necklace, with small old nephrite adze blade. The six semi-translucent nephrite bars with Maori scroll decorated cap fittings.

Part 9ct mounted greenstone rail link Albert chain four bars…

Greenstone Rail Link Albert Chain with Rolled Gold Bars

Part 9ct mounted greenstone rail link Albert chain four bars with clips rolled gold 24 cm

A vintage 9ct gold Albert chain with fob, hollow curb links…

Vintage 9ct gold Albert chain with nephrite fob

A vintage 9ct gold Albert chain with fob, hollow curb links with 2 swivels, t bar and 45 mm long nephrite fob with 9ct gold fitting, length 36 cm plus 70 mm chain and fob drop, wt. 14.49g.

An early 2othc 9ct nephrite Albert chain, the four greenstone…

9ct Nephrite Albert Chain with Engraved Shield and Clip Fittings

An early 2othc 9ct nephrite Albert chain, the four greenstone bars with gold cap mounts with 9ct gold engraved central shield. Gold cased clip fittings

Brendon Bodley nephrite & carnelian necklace C.1996, approx. 40…

Bodley Nephrite & Carnelian Necklace, 1996, 40cm

Brendon Bodley nephrite & carnelian necklace C.1996, approx. 40 cm length

A late 19th century greenstone and 9ct yellow gold mounted fob…

Greenstone and Gold Fob Chain with Maltese Cross Drop

A late 19th century greenstone and 9ct yellow gold mounted fob chain, the oval section nephrite bar links with engraved cap mounts the conforming suspended bar with Maltese cross greenstone drop. Length 42 cm.

Late Victorian 9ct mounted greenstone rail Albert chain, with…

Greenstone Rail Albert Chain with Maltese Cross Fob

Late Victorian 9ct mounted greenstone rail Albert chain, with attached greenstone Maltese cross fob (clips and t-bar plated), 39.5 cm length

A contemporary 9ct rose gold and greenstone fob chain,…

Rose Gold Greenstone Fob Chain with Paperclip Links

A contemporary 9ct rose gold and greenstone fob chain, 'paperclip' links, four greenstone panels, with T-bar and chain, dog clip, 22.57gm.

An Art Deco nephrite and sterling silver necklace, round…

Art Deco Nephrite and Silver Necklace

An Art Deco nephrite and sterling silver necklace, round cabochon stones, on a curb chain. Weight 41.2g

A 14ct yellow gold necklace, featuring with green stone discs.…

Green Stone Disc Necklace in 14ct Yellow Gold

A 14ct yellow gold necklace, featuring with green stone discs. Total weight 7.2g (chain only 1.3g).

Oriental greenstone string of tortoise figures eight carved…

Greenstone Tortoise String Necklace

Oriental greenstone string of tortoise figures eight carved greenstone tortoise figures, strung together on a fabric connection, length 4 cm, each tortoise.

Oriental carved greenstone bead necklace, with carved…

Dragon Clasp Greenstone Bead Necklace (72 cm)

Oriental carved greenstone bead necklace, with carved greenstone dragon form clasp, (length 72 cm).

Crystal set sterling silver snake collar necklace with…

Sterling Silver Snake Collar with Green Stone Eyes

Crystal set sterling silver snake collar necklace with articulating joints and green stone eyes. 14 cm inside width

A Victorian 15ct. gold fob chain, Prince of Wales links, with…

Victorian 15ct. Gold Fob Chain with Greenstone Pendant

A Victorian 15ct. gold fob chain, Prince of Wales links, with T-bar and a gold capped greenstone pendant. 36gm.

A greenstone and pearl necklace with multi-strands and a…

Greenstone and Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace with Button Clasp

A greenstone and pearl necklace with multi-strands and a greenstone button style clasp

Single strand graduated greenstone bead necklace 9ct clasp with…

Graduated Greenstone Set with 9ct Gold Accents

Single strand graduated greenstone bead necklace 9ct clasp with matching bead ring in 9ct and pendant earrings

Mid 20th century New Zealand Jeweller sterling silver and…

Greenstone and Sterling Silver Necklet

Mid 20th century New Zealand Jeweller sterling silver and greenstone necklet

Green stone necklace, size: approx 46 cm length

Green Stone Necklace - 46cm Length

Green stone necklace, size: approx 46 cm length

Individually knotted nephrite jade bead necklace, size: approx…

Knotted Nephrite Jade Bead Necklace - 46 cm Length

Individually knotted nephrite jade bead necklace, size: approx 46 cm length

Facetted green stone necklace, length 56 cm

Green Stone Facetted Necklace - 56cm Length

Facetted green stone necklace, length 56 cm

Long strand nephrite jade beads, size: approx 86 cm length

86cm Nephrite Jade Bead Strand

Long strand nephrite jade beads, size: approx 86 cm length

An early 20th century necklace, seed pearl and green stone…

Seed Pearl & Green Stone Necklace on 9ct Gold

An early 20th century necklace, seed pearl and green stone composites on 9 carat yellow gold. Total weight 7.2g

Attributed to Faberge, nephrite pin dish, c. 1910, the circular…

Faberge Nephrite Pin Dish with French Bulldog

Attributed to Faberge, nephrite pin dish, c. 1910, the circular emerald green nephrite bowl surmounted by a carved French bulldog with pink sapphire eyes and yellow gold collar set with a pink sapphire, dog (A/F), diameter 6.5 cm

Green stone necklace with silver clasp, size:45 cm length

Green Stone Necklace with Silver Clasp - 45 cm Length

Green stone necklace with silver clasp, size:45 cm length

New Zealand greenstone faceted bead necklace 7.50 mm x 8.50 mm…

Faceted Greenstone Necklace from New Zealand

New Zealand greenstone faceted bead necklace 7.50 mm x 8.50 mm 32.60 grams

Graduated green stone necklace, size: approx 45 cm length

Green Stone Graduated Necklace - 45cm Length

Graduated green stone necklace, size: approx 45 cm length

Facetted green stone necklace, with replacement clasp

Green Stone Necklace with Replacement Clasp

Facetted green stone necklace, with replacement clasp

Green stone and coral necklace, with gold filled clasp, green…

Green Jade and Coral Necklace with Gold Clasp

Green stone and coral necklace, with gold filled clasp, green stone testing suggests jade

An old 9ct & nephrite jade gold long chain link necklace, touch…

9ct Gold and Nephrite Jade Long Necklace

An old 9ct & nephrite jade gold long chain link necklace, touch marks 9ct approx 62 cm long

Necklace of uniform nephrite jade beads, individually strung on…

Uniform Nephrite Jade Bead Necklace

Necklace of uniform nephrite jade beads, individually strung on wire

A greenstone and gold neckchain, the eleven oblong nephrite set…

Greenstone and Gold Neckchain with Eleven Nephrite Stones

A greenstone and gold neckchain, the eleven oblong nephrite set in bar links with connecting bar gate links. Length 440 mm. Weight 27 grams. Weight 27grams. Length 44 cm.

A vintage gold pendant necklace, 18ct foxtail chain with…

Vintage Gold Pendant Necklace with Nephrite Heart Pendant

A vintage gold pendant necklace, 18ct foxtail chain with magnetic clasp (approx. 11g), attached with an heart shape nephrite pendant with 9ct fittings.

Pale green stone necklace

Pastel Gemstone Necklace

Pale green stone necklace

Green stone tube and ball necklace, size: approx 52 cm in length

Green Stone Tube and Ball Necklace - 52cm Length

Green stone tube and ball necklace, size: approx 52 cm in length

A nephrite necklace and pendant. Presented as a single strand…

Green Nephrite Necklace with Gold Leaf Pendant

A nephrite necklace and pendant. Presented as a single strand of round polished nephrite beads, deep green in colour, suspending a central heart shaped panel of polished nephrite, overlaid with a yellow gold leaf

Nephrite jade 14ct yellow gold necklace, a 45 cm polished round…

Nephrite Jade Necklace with Diamond Clasp

Nephrite jade 14ct yellow gold necklace, a 45 cm polished round 8 mm nephrite bead necklace, with a 14ct diamond set clasp

Carved nephrite jade pendant and bead necklace, pendant approx…

Nephrite Jade Pendant and Bead Necklace Set

Carved nephrite jade pendant and bead necklace, pendant approx 5 cm in length (bale broken) and bead approx 85 cm,

Green stone necklace and 2 pendants

Green Stone Necklace with Two Pendants

Green stone necklace and 2 pendants

Vintage sterling silver and green stone necklace and earrings.…

Sterling Silver Green Stone Necklace and Earrings Set

Vintage sterling silver and green stone necklace and earrings. Set with various polished and uncut semi-precious green gemstones. Stamped 925

Green stone necklace

Emerald Pendant

Green stone necklace

Green stone necklace

Emerald Elegance Necklace

Green stone necklace

Vintage silver and green stone necklace, with toggle clasp

Green Stone Vintage Necklace with Toggle Clasp

Vintage silver and green stone necklace, with toggle clasp

Green stone bead necklace, clasp as inspected

Green Stone Bead Necklace with Secure Clasp

Green stone bead necklace, clasp as inspected

A 14ct gold and nephrite necklace, claw set with 6 nephrite…

14ct Gold and Nephrite Fringe Necklace

A 14ct gold and nephrite necklace, claw set with 6 nephrite cabochons (19.8 x 14.5 mm) between fringe drops on an anchor link chain.

A vintage costume necklace, set with carved greenstone drops.

Greenstone Vintage Costume Necklace with Carved Drops

A vintage costume necklace, set with carved greenstone drops.

Matinee length pearl necklace, 14ct gold clasp decorated with…

Green Stone & Pearl Matinee Necklace

Matinee length pearl necklace, 14ct gold clasp decorated with green stone and pearl

Green stone necklace

Emerald Essence Necklace

Green stone necklace

Pearl and green stone two strand necklace

Double Strand Gem Necklace

Pearl and green stone two strand necklace

Carved green stone and cord necklace

Green Stone Necklace with Cord

Carved green stone and cord necklace

Green stone necklace with silver gilt clasp

Green Stone & Silver Necklace

Green stone necklace with silver gilt clasp

A hallmarked sterling silver vesta case with Albert chain and…

Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Albert Chain and Fob

A hallmarked sterling silver vesta case with Albert chain and fob; foxtail and fancy link chain attached with a nephrite set fob. Birmingham 1922

Vintage oblong & round green stone necklace

Green Stone Vintage Necklace

Vintage oblong & round green stone necklace

Greenstone bead necklace

Greenstone Bead Necklace

Greenstone bead necklace

Oriental greenstone necklace. Hand knotted. Length 96 cm. Wt.…

Hand-Knotted Greenstone Necklace, 96cm Length

Oriental greenstone necklace. Hand knotted. Length 96 cm. Wt.127gms.

A gold and New Zealand greenstone watch chain, circa 1880,…

Gold and Greenstone Watch Chain, 1880

A gold and New Zealand greenstone watch chain, circa 1880, marked 15ct, length 38 cm. (Reference p.134 Australian Jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy)

Greenstone bead necklace,

Greenstone Bead Necklace

Greenstone bead necklace,

A nephrite bead necklace; 8 mm beads with silver bolt-ring…

85cm Nephrite Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp

A nephrite bead necklace; 8 mm beads with silver bolt-ring clasp. Length 85 cm

Green stone necklace, as inspected

Verdant Gem Necklace

Green stone necklace, as inspected

An Edwardian nephrite, pearl and 9ct gold pendant necklace.

Nephrite and Pearl Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain

An Edwardian nephrite, pearl and 9ct gold pendant necklace.

An Edwardian nephrite jade and gold-mounted fob

Edwardian Jade and Gold Fob

An Edwardian nephrite jade and gold-mounted fob

A stylish sterling silver and green stone necklace by Allen &…

Green Stone Sterling Silver Necklace by Allen & Co

A stylish sterling silver and green stone necklace by Allen & Co.

A Tony White carved pale green stone and cabochon pink stone…

Green and Pink Stone Necklace with Beaded Strand

A Tony White carved pale green stone and cabochon pink stone and beaded strand gold backed necklace

A natural pearl necklace with green stone set gold clasp, 44…

Green stone clasp natural pearl necklace, 44 pearls, 45cm

A natural pearl necklace with green stone set gold clasp, 44 pearls, 8 mm, 45 cm long

A nephrite jade bead necklace

Nephrite Jade Bead Necklace

A nephrite jade bead necklace

A green stone and 9ct gold necklace and pair of earrings. Total…

Green Stone & Gold Necklace Set - 5.2g

A green stone and 9ct gold necklace and pair of earrings. Total weight 5.2g

A jade necklace; composed of 10 mm round variegated green…

Variegated Green Jade Necklace with Cultured Pearl Clasp

A jade necklace; composed of 10 mm round variegated green nephrite jade beads to a cultured pearl set 14ct gold clasp. Length 42 cm

A parcel of assorted jewellery; a silver charm bracelet, a 30g…

Assorted Silver and Gemstone Jewelry Parcel

A parcel of assorted jewellery; a silver charm bracelet, a 30g silver ingot, a silver necklace set with a crystal opal, a pair of quartz set cuff links, a silver mother of pearl pendant and a coral and nephrite bead bracelet with silver gilt clasp. (7)