stock# AJ4543                    Information stone: This is 100% natural untreated Hetian Nephrite Xing Jiang Chinese Jade. jade name: Nephrite age: from the late 90's size: appx 58.5mm inner diameters, side is 15.5mm wide, 9mm thick. weight: 72.49 grams carving: (please see photos for details) condition: excellent condition in mint condition treatment: non, 100% natural untreated (certificate included) color: brownish yellow, please see pictures for details translucent: excellent clarity: gem grade texture, slightly natural inclusions. no stone vein, no crack line. polish: excellent retail: suggested retail $3,800.00. Don't miss this great opportunity to add this beautiful piece to your collections.   About Nephrite Jade Jade (pronounced "yu" in Chinese, and meaning "the most beautiful stone") was considered a royal gem and the only true jade in Ancient China from the earliest dynasties up until present times, and is inextricably woven into ancient and modern Chinese culture. The use of jade (nephrite) in China dates back some 8,000 to 12,000 years, and was an integral part of commercial, religious and ceremonial life throughout this region. Although the finest jade was reserved for the Imperial courts, the use of jade in everyday life crossed all socioeconomic boundaries. Hetian Nephrite Hetian Nephrite is the best Chinese Jade is also called the "King of Jade". The best nephrite is white that only the King and the Imperial are able to use white jade. Ancient Chinese proverb that says: "gold is estimable, but jade is priceless." Also "gold is easy to be found nevertheless white jade is rarely found." Regarding pictures: Attention to all buyers. It’s important to read these notes before place bid: All photos are taken from actual object for sale. Chromatic aberration has been a most difficult problem for internet sale. Though we tried our best to take photos from the actual object, yet, sometimes the camera, different lighting and angle, optical fiber, monitor various reason still may form the picture and the actual object chromatic aberration. Please take the actual object color as standard. If you cannot accept these explanations, please don’t feel hesitate to e-mail us before purchase. The photos below are taken under indoor natural daylight by the window without any Photoshop colors enhance. Please read the above facts regarding the photos colors. Jade color also may look different depends on the actual lighting and angles viewing the object.       Shipping Within U.S.A. Please see calculation Combine shipment please e-mail us. WorldWide: Please see calculation for Priority Mail & Express mail included tracking# (International buyers who are paying by paypal with purchase of $50 or more is required to use either priority mail or express mail with tracking#.) Combine shipping: 20% off for combine shipment. shipping time: (please note that delivery time is depends on the shipping method you chose. For those of whom chose to ship by international first class, please be aware and must agree to wait the shipping time varies from 7 business days to 2 months). We will inspect all items before ship out to make sure no defects before ship to you. If you received damage item, please notify us within 24 hour from the time of received your package so we can claim insurance for your damage item. If you do not receive your package within period of time as follow: 21 days for domestic shipments 60 days for shipments to Italy 45 days for shipments to all other international locations (including shipments from the US to Canada) we will file insurance for your package and refund will be given after insurance is reimbursed which takes about 7-14 business days. We will e-mail you a claim form that buyer must complete then sign it and e-mail back to us. If you do not agree with these any of our terms policy, please e-mail us before purchase. Payment Paypal (item only ship to paypal confirmed address, so please confirm your address before making payment) Other payment methods are welcome. Please don't feel hesitate to contact us to discuss the details.  thank you for shopping at our online store: www.desiretreasures.com   Please come again !! jade sterling silver Hawaiian Jewelries   rhinestones bags gifts under $15