Burmese Jadeite 9 Type A Green Cabochons approx 6x4x2 mm / 6.40 carats

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9 Burmese Green Type A Jadeite Designer Cabochons.  Approx. 6.40 carats total weight of all 9 stones. Approx. 6 x 4 x 2 mm.   Natural and Untreated. Top Quality.  Many other styles, colors, sizes, and quality available.  Please contact me for more information and wholesale prices. Comes in hand made Thai purse a nd gift box. The buyer is also responsible for any taxes,  duties and import laws for their country.  No refund on EMS/standard shipping  costs. Customs has been known to slow  down shipments, please be patient. Please check out my facebook page Siamgems  (777+ likes) for more pictures and video's. Also try a google search about us, siamgems  for more information about us. Google map: https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/ Siamgems/@20.4612817,99.8774875, 20168m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x 30d68ab842eb1713:0xd874f424def0cd1 1?hl=en You can also follow us on youtube and twitter. Customer service is the main thing I  am selling here. It is of the utmost  importance to me that you enjoy your  shopping experience with us. Please  let me know whenever I can help you  with anything. You may use Pay Pal as well as a wide  range of options. Be sure to contact  me with any questions, I am happy to  help you. Before you pay your invoice you may  select either SAL, Air or Express Air (EMS) for shipping your order from  here in Thailand. The SAL is free to any  country, delivers in 2-6 weeks, has  limited tracking and no insurance, yet  has been very dependable for items I  have shipped. Air is a bit faster 1-3  weeks and costs extra. The Express Air  (EMS) cost $40 to any country, usually  deliveres in less than a week, has  tracking and a little insurance, plus  has a very strong delivery success  rate.  Your satisfaction is my priority. Of  course, any item significantly not as  described will get a full refund of the  item price plus regular (SAL) shipping  cost. Shop in comfort and buy with  confidence.  I run a small shop where  we make Jade items. Each of my  gemstones is hand selected and is  warranted to be accurately identified  and all know treatments are disclosed.  We are a family run business striving  to serve you in the best possible ways. Email me for a fast answer, I check  messages at least twice daily unless I  am traveling.  Inclusions: The natural jadeite pattern you can see within natural Jadeite which may  look like streaks, spots, or cracks is naturally  formed millions of years ago.  Commercial jadeite  B,C, & D Grade is bleached to remove inclusions  that are not wanted, like black spots. A Grade  Jadeite is natural, and untreated. Chime: Jadeite chimes like a bell when struck  with anything metal. The finer the grain , the  higher the chime. Real untreated natural jadeite  has very fine grain and a very high chime.  The higher the pitch of the Chime is one of the  tests to determine the quality of jadeite. Also  see "stone lines" below. Stone lines: Geological pressure during the  jadeite evolution causes the structure of the  jadeite to be different throughout. You can  see this in all jadeite under 10x magnification,  and you can often see it without any  magnification. It looks similar to cracks in ice  and it might look like a crack, but is not a crack.  It is called a healed crack that is naturally formed.  "Fine grained" jadeite has fewer of these natural  lines, and the "chime" is higher pitched depending  on the grade of jadeite. See "chime" above. Grains: Inter-granular cracks in the fibrous  structure of natural untreated genuine jade or  jadeite. is not cracked or damaged, it is the way  it was formed from mother earth, a natural  occurrence in jade. Green Jade- is the most common color of jade.  It is thought to be calming to the nervous system.  Green jade is thought to represent life and growth  and to assist one in finding their heart true desire. It is associated with the heart chakra and is thought  to make it easier for the wearer to express love. White or Cream Jade- is used to direct ones energy  and assist in concentration, by filtering out unwanted  distractions.  White and cream jade has long been  used to boost energy and to ascertain what the highest  outcome for a given situation will be.  Lavender Jade- is said to bring one in touch with their  emotions, especially the softer side.  It is said to assist  in honest communication and self control. It is often  given as a gift to someone who has been hurt or  disappointed by love. HEALING ATTRIBUTES Jade HEALING ATTRIBUTES Jade Symbolises purity and serenity,  attracts good luck and promotes self  sufficiency. Helps release negative  thoughts and awakens inner knowledge.  Said to encourage compassion and  humility and to promote longevity.  Associated with the kidneys, and used  for detoxifying. Assists fertility and  childbirth. Metaphysical and Other Properties of  Jade I found on the Internet Chakra: Third Eye, Soma Zodiac Sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini,  Libra (Jadeite Aries, Nephrite Libra) Planet: Venus Used for serenity, wisdom, balance,  all things associated with the best  of spiritual practices. This gem stone  is the ultimate symbol of calm and  serenity. It helps bring serenity to  the mind by releasing negative  thoughts. A stone of balance and  healing, it alleviates anxiety and  fear based emotions. Vibrates in  harmony with the Heart Chakra  unlike any other stone. Opens up  the heart Chakra to love energy . Spirituality: Jade is said to encourage  self-realization and help us to  recognize ourselves as spiritual beings. Longevity: Believed to bring the  holder a long and fruitful life . Luck: Know as a good luck and  prosperity charm for centuries.  Detachment: Helps you to be  calm and accept your surroundings  for what they are, instilling a sense  of detachment to the chaos, and not  claiming it for your own. Discernment: Jade helps the wearer  to sense the truth in all situations.  Dreams: Helps one with remember  their dreams, and provide help with  dream-solving. Aids dream recall if  placed under pillow. Desires: Also helps you in bringing  your dreams into reality, and in  making all things possible. Love Stone: Jade is given by lovers  as a statement of their love and  devotion to each other, and used  in lovemaking for its known erotic  properties and the enhancement of  sexual performance. Humanitarian: Jade helps you to  tune into the needs of others, rising  above yourself, and gives your insight  into their problems. Priorities: Helps you to put things in  the proper perspective, and focus on  the primary concerns for today. Confidence: Jade assists in  self-assurance, self-reliance,  and self-sufficiency. Jade has  long been a sacred stone. It was often included with Chinese  grave goods to give vitality to the  deceased. It was also often used for  “weather magic” to call up snow,  mist and rain. A protector against  danger for children, Jade can undo  physical harm. It is also a symbol of  purity, serenity, and nurturing and is  a “dream stone”. Placed on the soma chakra it can bring  insightful dreams. Jade symbolizes the personality and  helps to integrate mind and body.  Jade encourages you to become who  you really are, recognizing yourself  as a spiritual being on a human journey. Jade is the “prince of peace” and  tranquility. It acts quietly as a  consciousness raiser of human  development. Jade dispels negativity by the constant  emission of soothing and cleaning  vibrations. Jade symbolizes the Confucian virtues  of wisdom, compassion, modesty, justice  and courage as well as the female erotic. The mysteries of Jade are ancient and to  this day jade still persists to mystify  admirers with its unique qualities as the  “Stone of Heaven”. Jade is believed to  bring its wearer good health, good luck  and protection. For this reason Jade is  considered priceless as it stands for the  essence of purity and the symbol of life.  Jade also helps to calm one down.  It helps you to accept things that are  difficult in your life and makes things  appear to go much smoother than they  really are. It keeps you from disconnecting  from your inner peace. Jade is a stone that  helps you to realize the needs of others.  It is also good for helping you to understand  what is of prime importance for you to do on  this day. It brings confidence and  self-assurance, self-sufficiency and to be  self-reliant. Jade also gives purity and serenity, attracts  good luck and promotes self sufficiency.  Helps release negative thoughts and  awakens inner knowledge. Said to encourage  compassion and humility and to promote  longevity. Associated with the kidneys, and  used for detoxifying. Assists fertility and  childbirth.  JADE FACTS: Jade derives its name from the Spanish ‘piedra de hijada’, meaning ‘stone of the loins’, so called because of the belief that  it could cure ailments pertaining to the loins, or kidneys. It has  been held in high esteem by the Chinese since ancient times  and was carved into beautiful love tokens and talismans and  believed to promote longevity.  The earliest decorative  artifacts found include simple discs or buttons but jade was  also used in prehistoric knives and weaponry. Most commonly  occurring in shades of green, nephrite jade can also be creamy white – ‘mutton fat’ jade.     HEALING ATTRIBUTES Jade Symbolises purity and serenity, attracts good luck and  promotes self sufficiency. Helps release negative thoughts  and awakens inner knowledge. Said to encourage compassion  and humility and to promote longevity. Associated with the  kidneys, and used for detoxifying. Assists fertility and childbirth. JADE Jade is the 12th, 30th and 35th Wedding Anniversary Gemstone.  In the West, Jade is considered to be nature's tranquilizer, a stone  which helps us to be more claim and relaxed. Opens intuitive and  psychic abilities. In Chinese, Feng Shui believed jade to have the  power to bring you good luck, ward off evil  spirits and keep demons away .   Jade and the land of China Jade has been adored and revered by the Chinese people since  time ancient. From the down of civilization, in spite of the formidable  that have fallen upon the Chinese, bothsentiment toward jade and  the tradition of jade artistry haveendured the passage of time and  remained undiminished in strength.    NEPHRITE & JADEITE   Nephrite Chemically speaking a silicate of calcium and magnesium, nephrite  belongs to the amphibole group of minerals. Throughout the ages,  nephrites has been frequently employed as a working material.  Nephritie appears in numerous colors, snowy white, bluish white,  yellowish hue, brown, gray, black, green,  dark green. Commonly use in jade carving art.   Jadeite A silicate of sodium and aluminum, jadeite is classed as a pyroxene.  Although in class different from nephrite, jadeite shares many  characteristics with it, namely a high degree of hardness and  firmness, and a luster that lends an appearance of transparency.  Additionally, variations is iron content result in brownish-red,  dark green, or lavender hues. Presence of minute amounts of  chromium yields emerald green. Commonly use in jewelry.    A  B C  JADE A, B, C Jade Type or grade A , B, C , commonly use by jade  dealers to identify the different type of treatment of the jade.  Not refer the quality grading of the jade.   Type A or Grade A Natural Jade without treatment.   Type B or Grade B Natural Jade treated with polymer.   Type C or Grade C Natural Jade treated with enhanced color.    Care of Jade Stone Use mild soap and warm water is the easiest and safest  cleaning solution. Use soft towel to dry. Better to take if  off when you are cooking or cleaning.  Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs. JADE  The Eternal Jewel “. . . .JADE IS A POSSESSION TO BE CHERISHED BY  ANYONE WHO CAN FIND IT OR BUY IT OR STEAL IT.  Chinese women ask for jade ornaments for their hair,  and old men keep in their hand a piece of cool jade,  so smooth that it seems soft to touch. Rich men buy  jades instead of putting their money in banks for  jade grows more beautiful with age. The poorest  courtesan has her bit of jade. . . .because jade is the  most sumptuous jewel against a woman’s flesh. . . .” Pearl S. Buck  My Several Worlds JADE The Jewel of Heaven Jade has been accepted by the Chinese as the bridge  between man “as he is” and man “as he ought to be”.  It was the link that connected Heaven and Earth,  the bridge from life to immortality. Many of the carving  styles derived theirinspiration from the special place in  the Heavens accorded this mysterious stone:  the perforated disk (or “pi”) was meant to be a device  through which men spoke to the gods: the six ritual colors  (green, blue, lavender, red, yellow, white and black)  were cut and carved in specific ways by the Imperial Court  of China to convey obeisance to Heaven. Jade was even  entombed with the owner to prevent decomposition. Almost every object or force in nature is found in the  symbolism that surrounds jade. Trees, flowers, vegetables,  mountains, rivers, oceans, insects, thunder, lightening,  rain, the moon, sun and stars, and all types of animals  (both real and imaginary) all had their place and meaning. In ancient China, as in modern China, virtually all important  occasions in life are celebrated by the giving of a piece of  jade: births, marriages and business agreements are a few  examples. There is a class of thin, sequin-like carvings  often referred to as “baby jade” after the custom of sewing  them onto baby clothes to bolster an infant’s health trough  his first year. It is considered good luck to own jade and even  better luck to receive it. Many Chinese even today believe  that the longer one owns a piece of jade, the finer it becomes  in texture and color. JADE  What Is It? Jade is the collective term for two substances: Nephrite  (a silicate of magnesium) and Jadeite (a silicate of aluminum).  Nephrite, the older of the two, is known to date as far back  as Chinese recorded history, at least 5,000 years ago.  It is inseparably linked with Chinese worship, court ceremonials,  Chinese thought and art. Its toughness accounts for the fact  that it first appeared as farming implements, knives and bowls.  It was also known and used by the pre-Colombians, the Aztecs  and the New Zealand Maoris. Even Aladdin, before he found his  lamp, marveled at the jade “trees” in the caverns. Nephrite was  mined in China until about the Han dynasty (306 BC – 220 AD)  when Chinese supply dwindled, and thereafter from the region  near Turkestan. Jadeite is a comparatively modern stone, being carved to any  great extent only since about 1750. It came to China from Siam,  which is still the only important source for Jadeite. Gem quality  jade today is actually Jadeite. It is renowned for its brilliant green  color; its value today far surpasses that of nephrite, whose worth  primarily derives from its antiquity. Both stones are extremely  hard and durable. Jadeite accepts a very bright and lustrous  polish because of its micro crystalline structure,  while nephrite usually has a waxy texture. Most modern authorities rarely bother to distinguish the two  substances and they are both simply regarded as “Jade.” JADE  The Most Difficult Stone Because of its toughness, jade is extremely difficult to carve:  as the ancients said, it was “worked with its own dust”.  Legend has it that men spent a lifetime creating the perfect  carving that best used the material and wasted least.  The Imperial Court, which forbid the general public from  owning jade, employed its own staff of artists. It is said that  the Empress Dowager owned 5,000 ebony boxes filled with  jade jewelry. The very toughness of jade makes it ideally suited for fine,  intricate carving. Its durability insured the fact that many  generations in the same family could own and admire the  exact same piece of stone. This is why jade must not be  considered as an ordinary gemstone. The 5,000 year history of jade carving reached its  apotheosis in the Ch’ing dynasty (1644-1912) and in  particular under the emperor Ch’ien Lung (1736-1795).  During the Boxer Rebellion, with the new foreign interest  in jade, carving took on a more decorative and fine  characteristic, and continued the tradition of Ch’ien  Lung motifs. Modern jade carving is conducted primarily  in Hong Kong with Peking-trained carvers and their  students. The greatest threat today to the continuation  of the long tradition is not the lack of manpower, but the  scarcity  of suitable material. JADE  How Much Should It Cost? How much to pay for a piece of jade jewelry? This is a  question every consumer must ponder. There are  antique pieces that are literally priceless; in its finer  qualities, jade can be the most expensive jewel in  the world today. One Chinese emperor offered fifteen  cities for a piece of jade carving he could hold in  one hand. As an investment, jade has had a long record of sound  and ever-increasing value. It has survived depressions  and fluctuating markets to increase in value in the past  and will continue to do so in the future. One Chinese  proverb says (in part): “sell all  else but keep jade.” Keep in mind that while all jade  appreciates, the finer pieces  always appreciate the most rapidly. Of the six basic colors of jade, green is the traditional  color, and the most expensive. Rapidly gaining  popularity are red and lavender, and their respective  prices are also on the rise. There are at least 100  recognizable shades of green:  Celadon green, apple green, leaf green, Imperial green,  etc. Imperial jade is a term much misused today.  It originally referred to jade in the Imperial coffers,  but now denotes a stone that is a bright deep, lustrous,  clear green. What nature has given to the world is not unlimited in  quantity. As world interest in jade grows, the supply  of fine material diminishes and few new mines have  openedin the last few decades. Much of today’s jade  is re-cut from older pieces. It is inevitable that the law  of supply and demand shall drive prices higher  and higher. JADE  How To Buy It Most gemstones are evaluated and sold in terms of  their carat weight. Jade is virtually unique in that it  is traded by the piece. One must appraise a piece  according to how “pleasing” one finds it: how fine  the color, clarity, carving style, texture.  Size is important, but not the only consideration.  Far more important is how  much one “likes” it. Jade, as with most other gems, has its imitations.  Most frequently encountered are serpentine and  soapstone which are passed off as nephrite.  Jadeite imitations include dyed marble,  green glass (Peking Glass), grossularite garnet,  plastic, chrysophrase (a natural Australian stone  of much less value than genuine jade), and pale  natural jade stones that have been color-enhanced  by dyeing. Dyed jade often fades quickly  and can sometimes be spotted by noticing stronger  coloration in the natural inclusions that characterize  the real thing. Always be suspicious of unusually low  prices. The importance of choosing a qualified and reputable  jeweler cannot be overstated. He is in a position to  obtain the best pieces from the best sources. He can  assure youof the value of your purchase and has the  integrity to stand behind his merchandise with  knowledge and sound judgment. What is jade and jadeite? Over 100 million years ago, when the magma gushed  from the earth crust and became cool some minerals  experienced complicated chemical reactions thus jade  stone came into being. The true jade namely nephrite,  consists of silicates of calcium and magnesium;  it varies in colors according to the proportion of  iron contained. Jadeite is harder and consists of  silicates of alumina and sodium, which is regarded  as an excellent substitute for jade. In China about  one hundred and seventy different kinds of valuable  stones are frequently included in the term “jade”.  What is the Difference between nephrite(jade)  and jadeite? physical and chemical characteristics Nephrite Jadeite Chemical composition Ca2(Mg, Fe)5Si6O22(OH)  NaAISi2O6 Mineral composition Amphibole Group Pyroxene Group Crystalline structure fibrous micro-granular Hardness 6-6.5 6.5-7 Specific gravity 2.9-3.1 3.33 Refractive index 1.62 1.65-1.66 Polished surfaces Smooth with a waxy sheen Hard and  lustrous Color Evenly distributed; translucent white, dark green, black  Spotty or clustered distribution; white, grey, green Chinese jade culture. The jade culture of China is very deep and rich.  On the sites of Hongshan Culture and Hemudu  Culture archaeologists have found jade objects,  which can date back to the early Neolithic period  (around 7,000years ago). At that time ancient Chinese  used jade stones as tools and ornaments.  Ancient Chinese in the Xia, Shang, Zhou dynasties  (21st century BC to 8th century BC) used round flat  piece of jade with a hole in the middle, which was  called “yu bi” to worship the heaven and used long  hollow piece jade with rectangular sides, which was  called “yu cong” to worship the earth. So jade was  very important ritual implement in ancient China.  Ancient Chinese revered jade and they believed  jade was the talisman and it had miraculous power  to keep evil spirits away and protected the wearer.  The ancient nobles and royalties possessed jade  ornaments and jade ware to show their power,  social status and wealth. Jade articles were  even buried in the coffin as they believed that jade  could keep the dead body from being decayed.  The famous jade clothing sewn with gold thread  was discovered from one ancient tomb of the  Western Han Dynasty(202BC-8AD) in 1968.  It was made of 2,498 jade pieces and 1,100 grams  of gold thread. It is the funerary dress for the  Emperors and high ranking nobles in the Han  Dynasty. Chinese people even endowed jade  with a lot of cultural connotations. According to  the quality of jade people compared their virtue  with jade. Jade is warm, smooth, lenitive with  luster, which is like the virtue of benevolence.  Jade is translucent and its flaws can be seen,  which is like the virtue of honesty and loyalty.  Jade can be broken yet can not be bent,  which is the virtue of braveness. Jade can  send good and clear sound when being struck,  which is like the virtue of wisdom. It is sharp  when cut but does not injure people, which is  like the virtue of righteousness. In ancient time  gentlemen with good virtues wore jade and  would not take jade off without special reasons.  Actually the virtues of jade tally with the  traditional Confucian norms, which were  widely advocated by ancient Chinese.  Jade in Chinese is pronounced “yu” and it  stands for beauty, purity and good virtue.  So it is always related to other words and  idioms. “Jade will not become ware without  being carved and polished” that indicates man  will not become a useful person without being  cultivated. “ To be like jade and flower” means  the girl is so beautiful and charming. “Gold and  jade words” means the Emperor’s words.  “Keep the body as jade” means to keep one’s  reputation pure. The God in Chinese Taoism is  called “Heavenly Jade Emperor”. The Chinese  character of jade (yu) is always used in names.  One of the Four Beauties in Chinese history,  named Yang Yuhuan, the beloved concubine  of Emperor Xuanzong in the Tang Dynasty  (618AD – 907AD). Yang is her surname and her  given name is “Yuhuan”, which means “jade ring”.  Altogether there are hundreds of Chinese  characters containing the radical  (the basic structural part of a Chinese character)  of “jade”. Jade is really very important in  Chinese culture. The value of jade and jadeite. Jade is rare with beautiful natural colors and it is  difficult to find and to mine. Jade is hard and is  difficult to process. That is why jade is regarded  as gemstone with diamond, ruby, sapphire and  emerald. All over the world there are very few  places producing jade. Jade stones are formed  over long geographical epoch. In ancient time  Chinese people went to the mountains or  riverbed to try their luck to look for jade.  After thousands of years’ exploitation,  high quality jade stones become almost depleted.  Jade is hard, especially jadeite with the hardness of  degree 6 or above.  (on the basis of the hardness of diamond is 10)  Today man-made diamonds can be very close to the  quality of natural ones. However, jade stones can  not be man-made like natural ones. There is a  proverb in China ” There is price for gold but there is no price for jade.”  Imperial green that is translucent is very rare,  and a bracelet that is all imperial  jade color will cost at least $100,000 as a starting price. The health protection function of jade. Jade is used in the practice of Traditional Chinese  Medicine. Commonly, it is ground into fine powders  with other ingredients. According to practitioners,  jade has the function of calming the soul,  maintaining healthy blood circulation, and clearing  the eyes and ears. It can “moisten” the heart and  lungs. Moisten, here refers to a positive  maintenance of the liquid medium that protects and  lubricates body tissue. The ancient Chinese took  jade powers to prevent and cure disease.  It has been a major medical ingredient for treatment  and as prevention for aging.  Chinese people believe that jade can ward off evil  spirits and bring good luck. It is the talisman of  human body.  Modern science and technology indicate  that the jade contains the zinc, magnesium, copper,  selenium, chrome, manganese, cobalt...etc.  These micro elements are good to human body.  Usually wearing jade, human body skin can absorb  micro elements from the jade. Jade can also absorb  toxin from human body. Jade can coordinate the  balance of inner organs of human body . When wear jade it can massage a certain  acupuncture points to stimulate the blood circulation  system. Jade can store Energy Qi and keep Yin and  Yang in balance. Jade can absorb sunlight in daytime  and can release it at night.   The producing area of jade in China. The four most famous jade stones in China are  Hetian jade in Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Reign,  Dushan jade in Nanyang, Henan Province, Xiuyan  Jade in xiuyan city, Liaoning Province, turquoise in  Yunxian, Hubei Province.  The quality of jade. The quality criteria of jade lies in many aspects,  such as the brightness of color and luster,  compactness of inner structure, workmanship  of the carving and so on. For example, nephrite  creates an oily luster and jadeite creates a  vitreous luster. Tiny cracks can lower the value  of jade; on real jade, air bubbles can not be seen;  the more lenitive jade has the higher quality it has.  The value of Jadeite and how does the treatment  affects its value? Some will buy precious stones as  an investment, for example, diamond. Jadeite is  proved to be more profitable in these years.  The price of jadeite rises about  100% to 50% per year.  But only those all natural jadeite can be looked as  estate, which is called Grade A jadeite . If the  jadeite is treated, it can only act as an ordinary  accessory or ordinary product, no longer a  precious stone, because its texture is damaged  and durability is greatly decreased. After it has  been worn for a certain period of time, irregular  tension micro-cracks will appear. It is the reason  why the price of all natural jadeite is far higher  than treated ones, which is the difference  between precious stone and ordinary accessory.  If you want to buy jadeite as investment or buy  a real precious stone, remember  to choose grade A jadeite.  There is now a new lexicon in the jade world:  "A" jade indicates natural jadeite  jade without color enhancement. "B" jade  indicates bleached, polymer-impregnated  jadeite jade. "C" jade indicates color-enhanced  jadeite jade (either bleached or not). What are A Grade  jadeite, B Grade  type,  C Grade  and so on? Grade A jadeite: all natural jadeite,  without any treatment.  This type of jadeite  can be bought as a real precious stone or investment.  Grade A jadeite is more translucent with natural  vitreous luster. It can send clear and metal like sound  when being knocked. Grade B type jadeite : the natural jadeite is  soaked in a mixed strong acid solution. Next, soak it in epoxy resin mixed with  hardener. Then take it out and heat it to  harden it. This kind of treatment can  improve the color and transparency of the jade. But its texture is damaged and durability is  greatly decreased. It can send dull sound  when being knocked. Be aware that Grade  B type jadeite can also be called "natural color  jadeite ", because it is not dyed, its color is really  natural. Ask the seller "is it soaked in acid solution?"  as an additional question to confirm the jadeite you  buy is Grade A jadeite. Grade C jadeite: colored or dyed jadeite. Grade B+  Grade C jadeite: the jade is dyed after acid-treated  and resin-filled, which results in beautiful color and  great transparency. But the color is not natural and  the durability is greatly decreased. Grade D jadeite:  this kind is not real jadeite It is another kind of jade  or stone but looks like jadeite. It pretends to be  jadeite because jadeite is he most precious and  expensive one in the jade-like minerals. Identification of Grade A, Grade B type, Grade C,  and Grade B+C jadeite.Some experienced  craftsmen and traders can examine jadeite  with naked eyes, by its color and luster or by its sound.  To consumers, the best way to judge a piece  of jadeite is to ask for a gemologist identification  certificate by a testing center. How to take care of jade and jadeite? People believe jade has life and soul and it needs  constant care by collectors. Firstly, avoid being  bumped on hard surfaces as jade is delicate.  Although sometimes a crack can not be seen by  the naked eye, the interior structure may have  been damaged. As time goes on, it will appear  and reduce its value. Secondly, protect jade articles  from dust or greasy dirt. If blemished, they must  be scrubbed with a soft cloth or washed  with clean water. Thirdly, when left unused it is  best to store the jade in a case or box to  protect it from being bumped. Fourthly, jade should  be kept away from perfume or chemicals otherwise  it will tarnish. Fifthly, do not expose jade to sunlight  for a long time, otherwise it may expand and the  quality will change slightly. Finally, jade has certain  water content so do not keep it in a dry area. The history of jade carving in China. Jade carving appeared in China in the Neolithic  Period and it became a separated profession in the  Shang and Zhou dynasties about 3,000 years ago.  The excavations have shown the fine workmanship  of that time. The craftsmanship of jade carving  reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911AD).  Jade is hard and it is extremely difficult to carve but  Chinese craftsmen created incredibly intricate  ornaments and jewelry from jade. In ancient time  craftsmen used Carborundum and diamond to  grind jade stones. It is still a time consuming  handwork although some operations have become  faster with the use of simple machines today.  The materials used for jade carving include all kinds  of hard stones, such as jadeite, nephrite, red agate,  crystal, turquoise, malachite, emerald, amethyst, coral,  lapis lazuli, ruby and sapphire. It is a special skill to use  the natural colors of a piece of jade to create an effective  design so the most expensive ones are not those of one  single color but those of multiple colors. These jade ware  such as jade bowl, jade plate, jade statues of animals and  characters are valuable collections. There are also other  jade jewelry used as personal ornaments such as rings,  necklaces, earrings, pendants.  Famous jade carvings in China.  There is a famous story about a piece of jade (heshibi),  which was believed the most priceless treasure.  In 689BC one man called Bianhe found this jade which  was hidden under the veil of a coarse stone.  He contributed it to the king of State Chu but the king  cut off his legs because the king didn’t know the value  of this stone. Later the stone was cut and it proved to  be a valuable jade and it was named  “heshibi”. Wan Bi Gui Zhao  (Jade Returned Intact to Kingdom Zhao) is a  follow-up story of the famous jade. 300 years later  this national treasure  fell into the hands of King Zhao. The king of the State Qin,  the most powerful state during the Warring States Period  (475-221 BC), tempted to exchange the jade from the  State Zhao by using his 15 cities, but his trick failed.  The jade was returned to the State Zhao safely.  Later on the Kingdom Qin unified China, the emperor  Qinshihuang got this jade and he ordered craftsman to  carve it into a stamp. This imperial stamp was carved  with 8 Chinese characters “shou ming yu tian, ji shou  yong chang”, which means “ Being given the order  from heaven, enjoy long life and flourish”. From then  on this imperial stamp became the token of supreme  power and authority. This national treasure was lost in  10th century.Large sized jade articles began to appear  in the middle of Chinese feudalism. There is today in the  Round City of the Beihai Park a large jade jar. It was  used as a wine container by the Yuan Emperor Kublai  Khan when he feted his followers. The 3.5 ton jar may  hold as much as 3000litres of wine. It has a circumference  of 493cm and measures 70cm high and 55cm deep in  the middle. The elliptic jar is well-shaped and engraved  all round with clouds, waves, dragons and sea horses.  It is the oldest jade object of a large size kept intact  in China. Another large piece worth mentioning is a jade  sculpture dating from the reign if Qianlong in the 18th  century. Entitled ”Jade Mountain Showing the Great Yu  Taming the Flood”, it was sculpted after a Song Dynasty  painting of a similar title. The jade carving piece is 2.24  meters high and 1 meter wide, which depicts vividly the  detail how Great Yu with people harnessed the river.  According to historical records, the uncut jade stone  was 5 tons, which was discovered in Hotan area,  Xinjiang. It took 3 years to transport the stone to  Beijing and took 6 years to carve and polish.  No wonder it is a national treasure.
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  • Variety/Type: Green
  • Shape: Cabochon
  • Brand: Siamgems
  • Depth: 2 mm approx
  • Length: 6 mm approx
  • Width: 4 mm approx
  • Total Carat Weight (TCW): 6.4 tcw approx
  • Treatment: None (No Enhancement)
  • Transparency: Translucent
  • Cut Grade: Good
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Thailand
  • Country of Origin: Thailand

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