Jade Jewelry

Natural Jadeite & Nephrite Jade Jewelry

Discover the exquisite beauty and profound cultural significance of natural jade jewelry.

“Gold has a price and jade is priceless” - This meaningful proverb highlights the timeless value of jade.

At AME Jewellery, we honor the rich heritage of Eastern culture through our unique designs of natural jadeite and nephrite jade jewelry, skillfully crafted from white, rose, and yellow gold.

Jade is regarded as an eternal and mystical gemstone, symbolizing prosperity, success, and good luck. The adoration of jade by Asian royalty over centuries has solidified its position as a valuable treasure in Eastern cultures.

Jade is the official gemstone for celebrating the 12th wedding anniversary, representing eternal love and marital strength.

Nephrite and Jadeite

Jade, also known as Bì (璧) or Fěicuì (翡翠), is one of the oldest gemstones, with a history of over 7,000 years. However, it wasn't until 1863 that mineralogists clearly distinguished jade into two different minerals: nephrite and jadeite.

• Jadeite Jade: Found in green, white, pink, red, black, brown, and purple. The most valuable color, Imperial green, is exclusive to jadeite. It has higher transparency and luster, with a hardness of 6.5 - 7.0.
• Nephrite Jade: Colors range from medium to dark green or greyish-green, as well as white, yellowish, or reddish. Hardness of 6.0 - 6.5.

Jadeite is rarer and more valuable than nephrite, with Burmese jadeite jade from Myanmar being regarded as the finest in the world, celebrated for its vibrant colors and superior quality.

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Spiritual and cultural significance

Jade's purity and durability inspire the highest spiritual aspirations of its wearer. Humanity has never lost its fascination with jade, drawn to its rich heritage, beauty, and rarity. Jade is not only a gemstone but also a spiritual symbol, inspiring the wearer's deepest spiritual aspirations. Its allure throughout the centuries comes from its enduring beauty and rarity. Jade symbolizes the Five Virtues of Confucianism: righteousness, benevolence, propriety, wisdom, and loyalty, making it a noble emblem in Eastern culture.

Eastern Jade, the soul of Confucianism
A thousand years of timeless grace.

The jade disc known as Bì (璧), symbolizes heaven. Its simple elegance represents eternity in Chinese culture, holding immense spiritual significance for many Asians.

Gemstone Factors

• Mineral: Jadeite, Nephrite, Green Omphacite
• Chemical composition:
• Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
• Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
• Omphacite: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al)Si₂O₆
• Color: Green, white, orange, yellow, lavender, black
• Refractive index: 1.666 to 1.680 and 1.606 to 1.632
• Specific gravity: 3.34 and 2.95
• Mohs harness: 6.5 to 7 and 6.0 to 6.5

Mining Source

The most economically important green nephrite jade sources are located in northwestern China, British Columbia in Canada and Siberia in Russia.

Jadeite jade is one of the most important gems in today’s global marketplace, with known sources in Myanmar, Japan, Russia, and Guatemala. Among them, Myanmar is the most legendary and still dominates today’s market. Guatemala has recently reclaimed its status as an important jadeite jade producer.

Source: GIA - Gemological Institute of America

Custom design and crafting

At AME Jewellery, we take pride in offering custom-designed natural jade gemstone jewelry, creating unique and exquisite pieces just for you. Crafted in White Gold, Rose Gold, 14K or 18K Gold, and featuring natural jade certified by SJC Lab and SBJ Lab, we ensure that each piece meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

Let AME Jewellery bring your ideas to life, crafting jewelry that is not only luxurious but also deeply personal and meaningful.