Jadeite is formed under extreme conditions of high pressures and low temperatures deep in the Earth's mantle during the subduction of underwater plates. Subduction is a geological process in which the oceanic lithosphere is reworked into the Earth's mantle at convergent boundaries.
In this environment, there are a large number of various impurities, microelements, which are the reason for the color of jadeite. Therefore, the formation of crystal clear jadeite without visible inclusions or colors is a rare phenomenon.
For centuries, the Chinese valued jadeite above all other stones on earth. They are the best carvers. It should be added that jadeite is an extremely hard mineral that requires considerable effort when carving, so carved jewelry made from it is highly valued.
In the gallery of the work of Chinese masters. How harmoniously the motifs of the carving are combined with the icy beauty of the stone, without violating its natural beauty!
Icy jadeite with inclusions is valued less than perfectly transparent. I, on the contrary, like it more - picturesque!
An absolutely fantastic ice jadeite that combines the colors of emerald and lilac!
Ice jadeite was called "water jadeite" or sometimes "glass jadeite" and was not considered particularly valuable. During the marketing triumph, Christie's coined the term "crystal jade", which later evolved into "icy jade".
The evaluation of jade does not have strict criteria, such as the classification of diamonds. The advice from experts is this - look at and hold in your hands as much icy jade as possible before making a purchase. And, as always, the more reputable the seller, the more likely you are to be satisfied with your purchase.
Icy jadeite is revered in China as a stone of spirituality and purity.
The most valuable color remains the rich emerald green (trade name Imperial), which is imparted to jadeite by chromium ions.
