GIA on Instagram: "Jadeite is a microcrystalline gem that can occur in green, lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, black and gray. Microcrystalline means that this gem's crystals are so small that they are not visible to the unaided eye. Jadeite’s three most important value factors are color, transparency and texture. The finest-quality jadeite is a rich, saturated emerald green with high transparency and even coloration, known as “Imperial jade” in the trade. Seen here are a jadeite
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