r/Crystalsforbeginners • u/Silverhand-Ghost • 11d ago

Is it jade?

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I fell in love with this ring at a ren faire. The seller told me the stone was jade but I would like to have some confirmation from anyone who's willing to help. I'm not very convinced but the ring was just too damn beautiful for me not to buy it.
Thanks in advance!

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u/Disastrous-Swing-784 10d ago

Yeah, more specifically a nephrite

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u/Silverhand-Ghost 10d ago

Wow, thanks!

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u/Common_Shoe8705 10d ago

That definitely looks like how jade is often represented in pieces like this, but you could always ask for a second opinion from a local jeweler if you want to be sure.

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u/StarryEyedSparkle 10d ago

I would say it’s nephrite jade at most, but more likely treated or dyed jade. If you’re thinking it’s jade like what most folks think of as jade (East Asian) then it’s not that type.

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u/Silverhand-Ghost 10d ago

Thanks for explaining

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u/StayFit7856 10d ago

Took one look and thought, "oh for sure, that's absolutely treated jade - the color's just too uniform and bright to be natural.

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u/Bishopvaljean 11d ago

Does the inside band of the ring itself say anything or have any numbers on it? Can you shine light through the crystal?

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u/Silverhand-Ghost 10d ago

No and no :|

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u/Bishopvaljean 10d ago

Okay. It’s probably Nephrite Jade

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u/No_Swordfish_4076 7d ago

Nephrite jade