faux jade
Faux jade
Sometimes sold as real jade by chinese traders and indeed other traders. Faux jades are sold to the public as cheaper jewelry or beads. Nephrite and jadeite are sold at fine jewelers for considerably higher prices than semiprecious faux jades, which come from lower end stores. Reputable traders can provide the scientific name of specific "jade" stones upon request, although clerks who vend faux jades may be unaware that multiple types of stone are sold under that name. Nevertheless faux jade looks expensive and is happily worn as jewelry by many many people.
Faux jade jewelry and prices
US $6.98
