ATELIER · 037 · Suet White
ATELIER · 037 · Suet White — Nephrite Jade & 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Natural nephrite jade · Untreated · Made in China
Cut from natural stone, no two pieces are alike: colour and grain vary from piece to piece, and your piece will differ slightly from the photographs.
In stock — ships in 2–3 business days.
Complimentary US shipping on orders of $200 or more
A small ant in matte 18K yellow gold carries a white nephrite jade abdomen: a smooth, high-domed, freeform piece held in a thin gold rim, with the long pin on the back hinged at the head, its tube catch showing just past the tail. Its rounded head has short curved mandibles and a red gemstone eye on each side, and two long antennae taper to fine points. Six slender legs, ringed at the joints and forked at the feet, splay outward, the front pair curving up beside the head. Untreated nephrite jade, brooch 37 × 27 × 8 mm overall, 3.6 g. 18K yellow gold body, legs and pin; red gemstones.
Specifications
- Material
- Natural nephrite jade
- Colour
- Suet White
- Origin
- Made in China
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Dimensions
- Brooch 37 × 27 × 8 mm overall
- Weight
- approx. 3.6 g · 18.0 ct
- Metal
- 18K yellow gold body, legs and pin
- Accent stones
- Colored Gemstones
- Serial
- Assigned on dispatch
Our quality commitment
- Natural nephrite jade as the principal stone — never dyed, never bleached
- No resin impregnation or chemical treatment of the nephrite
- Nephrite left in its natural color and texture
- The nephrite's treatment stated on every piece; a serial number on every piece
Care & wearing
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wearing. Store apart from harder stones (diamond, sapphire, quartz) that can scratch the polish, and away from perfume and hairspray.
Shipping & 7-day returns
Complimentary US shipping on orders of $200 or more. All pieces are in stock and ship in 2–3 business days. All parcels ship insured.
Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery on unworn pieces with the security tag intact. Bespoke (Atelier), one-of-a-kind and engraved pieces are final sale.
Size & fit
Exact dimensions are listed in the specifications.
FAQ
Nephrite or jadeite? Both are jade, and both are exceptionally tough. Nephrite is the tougher of the two, with a softer, quieter luster; jadeite is harder and glassier. Natural nephrite jade is the principal stone in every JIE JIANG piece; where a piece also carries jadeite, its product page says so. The species is written on the tag, and for high-value pieces a GIA identification report is available on request.
Does it change with wear? Physically, a little: nephrite is very tough but not scratch-proof, so years of daily wear can leave fine surface marks. It does not fade or change colour.
Water and sweat? Fine for hand-washing and rain. Take it off for pools, hot tubs and sport: chlorine and sweat wear on silk thread and metal findings rather than on the stone. Dry it before storing.