What is Jade Stone?
Jade is a mineral, much used in some cultures as jewelry and for ornaments, mostly known for its green varieties, though it appears naturally in other colors as well, notably yellow and white.
Jade can refer to either of two different silicate minerals: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium in the amphibole group of minerals), or jadeite (a silicate of sodium and aluminum in the pyroxene group of minerals).
Where To Buy Jade Stone In South Africa?
JADE Stellenbosch
Address: Corner Bird and, Church St, Stellenbosch, 7600
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Phone: 021 883 8974
Earth stone Fire And Ice cc
Address: Shop 50, Montecasino, Montecasino Blvd, Fourways, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7:30PM
Phone: 011 511 0238
Kaleidogems
Address: Unit 2 Fourways Country Gardens, 9 Jacaranda Avenue,, Craigavon, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2021
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30AM Thu
Phone: 076 225 3282
JADE Melrose Arch
Address: Melrose Arch, 30 Melrose Blvd, Birnam, Sandston, 2196
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 6PM ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Phone: 063 726 7366
The Crystal Cave
Address: Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Phone: 087 742 2268
GemGold Gemstones
Address: 2nd floor, West Wing, 27 Ridge Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Phone: 011 484 0913
AFRICAN GEMS & MINERALS
Address: Shop 2 Protea Assurance Building, Lon market Street, Green Market Square, CBD, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30AM Thu
Phone: 076 665 1711
Gecko Jewelers & Malaita
Address: 52 Mercury Dr, Crowthorne AH, Midrand, 1682
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Phone: 082 843 7686
How much does jade rock cost?
So, just how expensive is it? One carat of jadeite can cost around R45.11 . In comparison, nephrite jade is priced between R1503.70to R15037.02per pound.
The reason that jadeite is so expensive is because of just how rare it is.
How can you tell if jade is real?
Scratch your bracelet’s surface with a steel object like a knife or needle.
If it leaves a clear mark, the jewelry piece is not genuine. Other jewelry gemstones like topaz or amethyst will nick jade easily, so that’s a good way to tell real jade from fake.
No powdery substance should come off because of the scraping.
Does jade break easily?
Because of its interlocking crystalline structure, it’s very very good for daily wear. Disclosure: Jadeite is tough, but it will break if hit really hard against something.