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What is the difference between jade and imperial jade?

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What is the difference between jade and imperial jade?
The difference between jade and imperial jade is its color and hardness. Imperial jade is a vibrant green color and is harder than conventional jade. You will sometimes see it referred to as jadeite. Jade refers to any nephrite minerals, which are softer and come in a variety of colors. Find a wide range of jade jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item #8097 GIA Certified 18K Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds Center stone set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring -14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon imperial green jadeite jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated imperial jadeite jade ring surrounded with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Antique Genuine Burmese Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Statement Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Antique Genuine Burmese Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Statement Ring, crafted circa
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Jade

Certified Jade, Rose Cut Diamond & Onyx Ring & Pendant. Imperial Green Jade. XXL
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in person than any video and photos. Here is a bright imperial green Jade and diamond ring / pendant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Imperial Jadeite Jade Marquise and Diamond Ring, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated imperial jadeite jade marquise ring surrounded with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

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