gemstone

Green jade cabochon (possibly dyed jade or imitation)

Jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆) or nephrite (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂); image alone cannot distinguish or confirm authenticity

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Polished oval cabochon in a silver-colored setting; apparent vivid green color and waxy-to-vitreous polish. Jadeite and nephrite have Mohs hardness about 6–7 and 6–6.5, respectively, with fine-grained interlocking structures and toughness rather than conspicuous cleavage.

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At a glance

Common name: Green jade cabochon (possibly dyed jade or imitation)
Scientific name: Jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆) or nephrite (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂); image alone cannot distinguish or confirm authenticity
Category: gemstone
Identified: October 10, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $5–$100 for common or treated jewelry; valuable natural jade can be worth much more, but this specimen cannot be appraised from the image.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Natural jade forms through metamorphic and metasomatic processes, commonly in high-pressure subduction settings; jade deposits range from ancient to geologically young. The stone’s treatment and age cannot be determined from the photograph.

Uses & applications

Jade is used in jewelry, carvings, and decorative objects; this piece appears set as a ring or pendant-style jewelry item.

Geological facts

“Jade” refers to two distinct minerals, jadeite and nephrite; vivid green color alone does not establish that this is natural jade.

Field identification & locations

Often sourced from Myanmar (jadeite) and China, Canada, and New Zealand (nephrite). Identify reliably with gemological testing; the bright, even color may also occur in dyed or imitation material.