This is a mottled (unevenly spotted) white and reddish-brown jadeitecabochon. - Photo by Tino Hammid/GIA
Jadeite Carving
Jadeite comes in many sizes, making it the perfect gemstone for fine jewelry and large carvings. - Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA, ring gift of Sophie Leu
Asian Carving
See why this great carving will make you want to touch it!
Opaque Jade
Jade can be semi-transparent to opaque. Semi-transparent means that light coming through a material is only slightly distorted or fuzzy, while opaque means light does not go through it at all. - Photo by Maha Tannous/GIA
Imperial Jade
Rich green jadeite that is semitransparent is known as "Imperial Jade" in the jewelry business. - Photo by Eric Welch/GIA, courtesy Mason-Kay Fine Jade Jewelry
Jadeite Colors
Enjoy jadeite's rainbow of colors in this video.
Lavender Jade
Learn more about the second most popular variety of jade.
Nephrite Carvings
Nephrite carvings have been popular in China for centuries.
Eternity Symbol
Each of these discs is a Chinese eternity symbol, or pi. It has a lot of spiritual meaning for many Asians. - Photo courtesy Mason-Kay Fine Jewelry
Semitransparent Jade
The highest quality jadeite is semitransparent. - Photo by Mauricio Minotta/GIA, gift of Sophie Leu
White Cabochon
Jadeite can be found in colors that are white and lavender. - Photo by Tino Hammid/GIA