Cabochons of various shapes, bangle bracelets, and round or carved beads are the most common jadeite jewelry styles. The deep, even, green color of this cabochon is far from common, however. - Gift of Sophie Leu
Jadeite is available in a wide range of sizes for jewelry as well as carvings. - Gift of Sophie Leu
When jadeite’s structure is fine-grained, the gem has smooth texture and high luster. - Courtesy Mason-Kay Fine Jade Jewelry
Some jadeite is transparent enough to allow the observer to see into the stone, revealing the gem’s depth of color and giving it higher value. - Gift of Sophie Leu
Jadeite comes in a wide range of colors. The most valuable is an intense green called Imperial. - Courtesy Mason-Kay Fine Jade Jewelry
This butterfly pin has wings carved from fine lavender jadeite. The butterfly symbolizes long life. - Courtesy Mason-Kay Fine Jade Jewelry