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What is the difference between jade and jadeite?

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What is the difference between jade and jadeite?
Jade and jadeite look similar, but the latter gem is rarer and harder than the former. Jadeite is also extremely valuable. In some cases, one carat can cost up to $3 million.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Natural Myanmar Handcrafted Rabbit Loose White Jade Jadeite, Big Bunny
Located in Kowloon, HK
bidding or buying. ............................................. ABOUT WHITE JADEITE White jade is a
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1990s Hong Kong Artisan Loose Gemstones

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Jade

Antique Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Antique Carved Natural White Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace; The pendant, measuring
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Jadeite Jade Buddha 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Jadeite Jade Buddha 18k White Gold Pendant A carving of Buddha made of natural jadeite jade with
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
white gold chain. 8 light green natural Jadeite Jade beads, 9 – 12mm, GIA certificate #5181602073 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Icy White Jadeite Jade Gold Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved gold coin and diamond pendant set on an 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, White Gold

White Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Earclips by Gumps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
jadeite jade stones, each measuring 18 x 14 mm. The jade stones are beautifully framed by a fluted, tiered
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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