Nephrite Vs Jadeite Explained (Are They BOTH Jade!?)

Is jadeite REALLY jade? What’s the difference between nephrite and jadeite? Which is more expensive? Which is better for everyday wear? **RELATED VIDEOS:** The History of Jade - Origins of Jade - Identify Nephrite v Jadeite - Jade Value - Identify ROUGH Jade - Real Vs Fake Jade (LONG Version) - **DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE** Jadeite Jade Playlist - Nephrite Jade Playlist - Top 10 Videos - -- BUY MY NECKLACE AND EARRINGS Ask your local jeweler about Mason-Kay Jade OR visit Use the Discount Code: JOTT for 10% off ( 20% off if you’re a first time customer) Nephrite Jade Beads and Bangle: Guatemalan Jade Earrings: Rough Jade: California Nephrite Jade: -- **TIMESTAMPS** 0:28 Definition of Jade 1:38 Do nephrite and jadeite look different? 4:35 Technical characteristics of nephrite and jadeite 5:12 Origin of jadeite and nephrite 5:51 Value of jadeite and nephrite -- Jewels of the Trade is an affiliate marketer for Mason-Kay Jade. Using our discount codes and affiliate links helps us tremendously so that we can keep creating content to help jewelry shoppers and professionals! **Buy NATURAL, untreated jadeite jade jewelry** Visit your local, independent jeweler! If your local jeweler doesn’t carry jade, you can shop with Mason-Kay directly– Discount Code: JOTT for 10% off 20% off for first-time customers **SIGN UP FOR MASON-KAY EMAIL NEWSLETTER** **Want to sell your jade?** Sell Polished Jade - Sell Rough Jade - send photos to jadebuying@ **LIVE Sales from JOTT** Shop with me on WhatNot: **JOIN THE DISCORD** The JOTT Discord Community is a forum for sharing accurate jade information, as well as a way to connect with fellow jade lovers and promote American jade carving. Join to ask questions about jade and see images of jade categorized by origin, type, etc to improve your jade identification.