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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Summer 1981 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 1981 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Summer 1982 G&G; Lab Notes
Summer 1983 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 1983 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Summer 1984 G&G; Lab Notes
Strong Fluorescence in B-Jade Impregnated with Wax
A bangle is an example of the misconception that B jade is only impregnated by resin, when in fact wax-impregnated jadeite is also considered B-jade.
Fall 1997 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 2004 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 2004 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA's laboratories.
Fall 1995 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1996 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1982 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1982 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1983 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1983 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1985 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1985 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
