Understanding Jadeite | GIA Knowledge Sessions Webinar Series
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 Published On Jun 24, 2021

GIA Knowledge Sessions Webinar - recorded live on June 24, 2021.

Jadeite Jade is the most valuable translucent to opaque gem. How do jadeitites form in nature, and where are their most important sources? What’s the difference between ‘Jadeite Jade’ and ‘Fei Cui’, and what do the terms “A Jade”, “B Jade” and “C Jade” mean in the trade? Tune in as Dr. George Harlow from American Museum of Natural History and Xiaodan (Holly) Jia from GIA Hong Kong cover the formation, sources, identification and treatments of this precious gem from an international perspective.

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