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Natural Grade A Jadeite Jade Harmony Circlet Coin (Bi) Green Cord Necklace Sale Price: $25.45  |
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This simple necklace is made of green silk cord and holds a simple and elegant green jade disc, with smaller green jade beads. This is the ideal gift for someone, or yourself, who likes to wear simple and stylish jewelry as part of their casual wardrobe. |
Jadeite Jade
 Beautiful Pearl and Jadeite Jade Ring Size 7 US $1,000.00 
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 GRADE A ICY GREEN JADEITE JADE BANGLE BRACELET LOVELY COLOR 22 GRAMS US $1,108.00
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 ESTATE 14K SIZE 6 JADEITE JADE RING US $388.00
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 Certified Untreated Natural A Grade Icy Jadeite Jade Pendant US $88.00
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 ART DECO NATURAL UNTREATED OVAL 177 X 123MM JADEITE JADE 14K GREEN GOLD RING US $3,295.00
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 VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD NATURAL JADEITE JADE DIAMOND LADIES RING SZ 475 US $329.00
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 045ct LADIES DIAMOND JADEITE JADE RING YELLOW GOLD 18K US $1,160.25
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 18k yellow gold jadeite jade apple green Buddha pendant 54 grams 1 1 4 US $329.00
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 22k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Ring Signed Lucky US $760.00
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 VINTAGE 10K GOLD GREEN JADEITE JADE w ACCENTS RING size 625w Makers Mark US $110.00
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 Victorian Inspired Oval Jade Jadeite Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold US $1,119.00
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 IMPORTANT 14K YELLOW GOLD HUGE MANS NATURAL JADEITE JADE RING SZ 975 US $1,195.00
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 Stunning Split Shank JADEITE JADE Cabochon Ring in Solid14K Yellow Gold Sz 6 US $464.99
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 Vintage 14k Gold Insect Beetle Pin Brooch w Green JADEITE Jade 33 grams US $199.00
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 Green Natural A Jadeite Jade Band Saddle Chinese Ring sz 95 US $99.00
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 14k Gold Ladies Ring w 5 Celadon Green JADEITE Jade Size 9 US $249.00
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 330ct Jadeite Jade Womens Cocktail Ring 21k Yellow Gold Band High Karat 47g US $344.99
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 Reversible Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Fine Ring 14k Yellow Gold Engravable A US $334.99
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 Vintage 60s filigree 14k yg mounting with multicolor natural jadeite jade ring US $599.00
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 VINTAGE 1920s 14K ROSE GOLD 2 ROW WIRE FRAME OVAL JADEITE JADE PENDANT AGL CERT US $2,415.00
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 █ ESTATE GIA CERTIFIED JADEITE JADE DIAMOND RING █ 18K WHITE GOLD US $9,900.00
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 14K GOLD OVAL JADEITE JADE RING SIZE 6 US $395.99
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 VINTAGE 14K GOLD JADEITE JADE DANGLE EARRINGS Grams 49 US $130.00
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 Estate Jade Jadeite Diamonds Solid 18k Yellow Gold Screw Back Stud Earrings US $636.00
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 18k yg 750 stamped vintage apple green jadeite jade ladies ring sz 7 US $499.00
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 14K PINK GOLD EJC MARQUISE NATURAL MEDIUM GREEN JADEITE JADE RING AGL CERT US $2,415.00
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 VERY FINE NATURAL JADEITE JADE 14K GOLD RING US $690.00
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 Estate Jade Jadeite Solid 14k Yellow Gold LUCKY Pendant 16 Necklace US $396.00
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 Asian Style JADEITE JADE Cabochon Ring in 14K US $499.98
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 123ct Jade JADEITE Gemstone PENDANT 14k Yellow Gold US $169.99
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 Certified Natural Grade A Jade Jadeite Dark Green Black Band Ring sz 575 US $66.90
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 Rare Imperial Jadeite Jade 10ct Diamond 18K Gold Clip on Earrings US $3,400.00
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 ESTATE EUROPEAN 1940s PINK GOLD PEAR SHAPE JADEITE JADE DANGLE EARRINGS GIA US $2,795.00
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 1900 IMPERIAL EMERALD JADEITE JADE SEED PEARL 14K PINK GOLD RING GIA CERTIFIED US $3,370.00
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 14K YELLOW GOLD MASON KAY CLUSTER RING MULTI COLOR JADEITE JADE US $279.99
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 1980s Vintage 14k yellow gold jadeite jade dark green Buddha pendant 147 grams US $99.00
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 Estate Jade Buddha Kwan Yin Pendant 14K Solid Gold Jadeite Apple Green Natural US $620.00
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 Estate Untreated A Grade Chinese Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Pendant US $398.00
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 NATURAL APPLE GREEN 540CT OVAL JADEITE JADE 18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND RING US $4,015.00
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 ART DECO RETRO 14K PINK GOLD 14 X 8MM JADEITE JADE DANGLE CLIP AND POST EARRINGS US $2,995.00
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 MASON KAY 2012 14K YELLOW GOLD RING CLUSTER MULTI COLOR JADEITE JADE US $239.99
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 14K 585 Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Rose Pendant Necklace US $829.95
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 Asian JADEITE Jade Cabochon 14k Gold Pendant Chain US $498.00
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 1445 X 1082MM GREEN NATURAL JADEITE JADE 14K PINK GOLD OVAL RING AGL CERTIFIED US $2,995.00
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 GENUINE EXTRA LARGE LIGHT GREEN JADEITE JADE TASSEL PENDANT ALLUREGEM US $29.99
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Which do you prefer...?
Jade or greenstone and why?
Pictures
Jade: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Chinese_jadeite_buttons.jpg
Greenstone:
http://www.shopnewzealand.co.nz/images/Pendant-SP1310J.jpg
Oh i'm not buying it or anything, it's for a research project.
Green stone!! I heard its bad feng shui to buy yourself Jade. It's meant to be given never purchased for yourself.
Treasure Hunting for Jade
Jade rough
Do you have a hankering to find some Jade but you do not want to travel to China or South America for it? Well you are in luck; you can just pick it off the ground from Jade Cove which is located about 65 miles south of Monterrey California.
When treasure hunters first discovered Jade at Jade Cove they came from all over to hammer and dynamite the large rocks on the cliffs. Large trucks with winches were used to drag the boulders up the cliffs doing serious damage to the beach and cliff areas.
Jade Cove is now protected and it has numerous regulations regarding the prospecting for jade that are strictly enforced. No tools are allowed, no collections above the high tide mark. It is a day use area only, so no camping. The trail leading down the cove is covers a 180 food drop is it is quite steep and treacherous and you are only allowed to remove what one man can carry out.
Scuba Diving
A shallow shelf slopes off the shore and runs through thick kelp beds. Fifty yards offshore is Cave Rock. Beneath 40 feet of water, it is the only underwater concentration of jade known in the world today. The cave runs parallel to the shore and in the cave is naturally polished pure green jade. It will be one of your most unforgettable diving experiences.
Two type of Jade is known. The first is Jadeite (sodium-rich aluminous pyroxene) and the other is Nephrite (calcium-rich magnesium, iron, aluminous amphibole). Both have a hardness rating between 6.5 and 7 on the mohs scale. They can be beautifully colored and have delicate shapes. Both were created under extreme pressure with relatively low temperatures.
Prehistoric man used jade for weapons and tools. It has the hardness of quarts and could be shaped into cutting type tools and weapons. China has been using jade since 3,000 B.C. The Mayan, Aztecs of Central America valued jade more highly that gold.
Jade carved
Other Places to Find Jade
In China, Nephrite can be found in a creamy white coloration known as Mutton Fat as well as the green variety. Jadeite can come in a more verity of colors such as blue, lavender, pink, black and emerald green. Jadeite is the rarer of the two and can be found only in about 12 places in the world.
Jade is the official gemstone of the state of Alaska where it has been found in the Kobuk river watershed at Jade Mountain. Outside of the Anchorage Visitor’s Center sits a two ton block of jade that was mined from the Kobuk area and donated to the state. Some fine green, white, and cats’ eye nephrite have been found in Alaska.
Wyoming has green and a golden brown variety of jade that is found in the chaparral and desert country around Lander.
Metaphysical
The metaphysical properties of jade include wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty, courage, beauty, longevity and female eroticism. Chinese often had the mouthpieces of the opium pipe carved out of jade in the belief that breathing smoke through jade would bestow longevity upon the smokers. Calligraphy brush handles were also made of jade so the user would gain wisdom when using it.
Happy Treasure Hunting.
About the Author
David Cowley has created numerous articles on Treasure Hunting. He has also created a Web Site dedicated to Treasure Hunting. Visit Treasure Hunting