What is a Jade?
Jade is a mineral used as jewelry or for ornaments. It is typically green, although may be yellow or white.
Where Can I Buy Jade In South Africa?
JADE Stellenbosch
Address: Corner Bird and, Church St, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 883 8974
Grand Diamonds
Address: Showroom 6A, Foyer B Sovereign Quay, 34 Somerset Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 418 2880
Winhall & de Stadler Jewellers
Address: Shop 14 Constantia Emporium, Spaanschemat River Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 712 5116
What is the best Jade to buy?
“My favorite is the variety known as Imperial jade, which is a deep emerald green,” she continues.
“The best representation of imperial jade comes in a bright green with an even translucent quality that’s extremely rare and highly covetable.”
How can you tell if jade is good quality?
The best jadeite is semitransparent, meaning the text you can read through it would be slightly blurred. Because light penetrates below the surface, semitransparent jadeite has an alluring brilliance.
It almost appears to glow, increasing the charm of a lush green or rich lavender hue.
What are the qualities of jade?
Jade is a type of gemstone that refers to two different mineral stones that are typically tough, durable, compact, and green.
Another quality of jade is that it is workable and can be carved and polished.