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Further Nephrite Jade Information

It is found in several locations around the World. Such as Canada (where it is known as BC Jade). New Zealand (Where is is known as Pounamu, or Greenstone), and Thailand. Please contact us if you are specifically interested in the Pounamu variety. Traditionally this style of Jade has been used for intricate carving by the Chinese, and fashioned into tools by the New Zealand Maori people. Nephrite Jade is a member of the Silicates family. It comes in several shades of green and can be translucent. It comes in mainly grays and greens, occasionally yellows, browns or whites and can also contain blacks, reds, pinks and violets.