A Myriad of Varieties

Jadeite jade comes in a multitude of varieties, and because there are no strict demarcation of the different varieties, it is possible to often find that some varieties overlap others. For great descriptions of the more commonly found jadeite jades in the market, take a look here.

Personally, I have a preference for the `glassy` and `icy` varieties of jadeite (which I can ill afford...;)....), and a particular soft spot for colourless jade within both varieties, which reminds me of the calm and reflective surface of a deep wide lake, holding the secrets of millenia within its depths.

Colourless Glassy Dragon Pendant (image courtesy of Joytec. Co, Japan)