Polished Nephrite Jade Old Stock

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Image 1 - 2: 71.34 grams Image 3 - 4: 78.16 grams Nephrite is the denser, tougher cousin of jadeite — a fibrous actinolite-tremolite mineral prized for its exceptional workability and the depth of its polish. Each of these old-stock pieces shows a different face of nephrite's natural range while taking the smooth, waxy-to-glassy lustre that nephrite is known for. Nephrite has been carved and worn for thousands of years across cultures worldwide, including by First Nations peoples of the Pacific Northwest. This is material with real history behind it. Show more