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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Summer 1997 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 1997 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1982 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1982 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1995 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1996 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1993 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1993 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1994 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1994 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1985 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1985 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Spring 2010 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 2010 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA's laboratories.
Spring 2001 Gem News International
Spring 2001 G&G; Lab Notes
Spring 2002 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 2002 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
