ATELIER · 038 · Suet White
ATELIER · 038 · 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 deep S-curve of neck lifts the head high, its long gold beak angled upward, above a body of smooth white nephrite jade shaped as a softly rounded triangle. The head wears a red enamel cap and has a tiny reddish-pink gemstone for an eye, while a strip of black enamel runs down the front of the neck, leaving its back in brushed gold. Matte gold feathers wrap the jade and grow longer beneath it, and those at the tail are dark. Below, the crane balances on a single slender leg, grey-toned like its clawed foot, with a flat gold band wound around it; on the reverse, a key-fret pattern lines the floor of the cup behind the jade. Untreated nephrite jade, brooch 51.5 mm tall overall, 7.7 g. 18K gold head, neck, feathers, leg, band and pin; red and black enamel; a reddish-pink gemstone eye.
Specifications
- Material
- Natural nephrite jade
- Colour
- Suet White
- Origin
- Made in China
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Dimensions
- Brooch 51.5 mm tall overall
- Weight
- approx. 7.7 g · 38.5 ct
- Metal
- 18K gold head, neck, feathers, leg, band and pin
- Accent stones
- Enamel & 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.