Princess
04-04-2005, 12:13 PM
Well, the pendant that I thought was fine jade is actually a Jadeite triplet. My jeweler stated he sees this every once in a while however even more so that eBay is getting popular. I found this pendant at a thrift store and thought I had found a treasure. It is set in 14kt gold which is stamped.
Princess
Diamonds
04-04-2005, 12:34 PM
Jade is one of my favorites. There is a difference between Jadeite and Jade and also a difference between a Jadeite piece and Jadeite triplets.
Jadeite triplets are made by joining together three pieces of common white jadeite with a green cement that kind of looks like mint jelly. They usually have a hollowed-out cabochon that is fitted onto another cabochon. A layer of green glue is inserted between the two, giving the entire piece a green color.
Hope this helps a bit.