Plump Owl Jade Pendant Natural Jadeite A-grade 10mm 925 Sterling Silver Gift

<Introduction to Jadeite> Jadeite is one of two recognized jade stones in gemology and a variety of Hetian jade, appearing spinach green and belonging to nephrite. Jadeite has a fine texture, smooth and lustrous with an oily sheen. Taiwanese jade, once internationally renowned, is jadeite. Taiwanese jade has documented records dating back to the prehistoric Neolithic era, when it was used to craft adornments. Excavated artifacts are considered national treasures by the National Museum of Prehistory. Its mineral composition is primarily tremolite-actinolite, with a chemical composition of calcium, magnesium, and iron silicates, and a hardness of 6-6.5. Jadeite has been cherished by people since ancient times, becoming popular among royalty and nobility as early as the Qing Dynasty and regarded as a precious item.