Both Nephrite and Jadeite are true natural Jade, and it was not until 1863 that small differences between them were discovered. Both have greatly revered for centuries in China, Central America, Canada and New Zealand for carvings, adornment, weapons and tools, as Jade is said to be "stronger than steel"
Jade remains one of the most popular gemstones worldwide today.
I combine Canadian Nephrite Jade with other greens like New Jade, and sometimes Green Aventurine; Black Onyx; or with the full range of the Orange family from yellow-orange ambers through coral to deep red-orange shades of brown for a "forest in the fall" palette
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