How does jade form?

The earliest objects made from jade were tools. Jade is a very hard material and is used as a tool because it is extremely tough and breaks to form sharp edges. Most jade does not have a color and translucence that is expected in a gemstone. read more

Nephrite can be found in a creamy white form (known in China as "mutton fat" jade) as well as in a variety of light green colours, whereas jadeite shows more colour variations, including blue, red, black, dark green, lavender and white. read more

The most prized Nephrite in China comes in the form of river stones, while the lion’s share of Burmese Jadeite comes out of mining operations. Quotes and paraphrase of: Beck, R., 1984. read more