SHAPE · 003 · Suet White
SHAPE · 003 · Suet White — Nephrite Jade & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
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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.
A kite of white nephrite jade, cut full, its face a shallow dome, hangs point-down from an open kite-frame of 18K yellow gold that repeats the stone's outline in a single line. Stone below, frame above: the solid and the open swing together, a point of light traveling the dome as it moves. Untreated nephrite jade, stones 14.7 × 16 × 6 mm. One of a kind.
Specifications
- Material
- Natural nephrite jade
- Colour
- Suet White
- Origin
- Made in China
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Dimensions
- Stones 14.7 × 16 × 6 mm
- Weight
- approx. 4.2 g · 21.0 ct
- Metal
- 18K yellow gold frame and hooks
- Serial
- shape-003
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
Dimensions and weight 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; an NGTC certificate (China's National Gemstone Testing Center) is available on request for any piece, and a GIA identification report for high-value pieces.
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.