Marcoport Trading has sourced jade products for businesses in the US, Europe and Australia. Jadeite has a unique and distinctive quality and has been used to adorn the body for many hundreds of years. Its recent gain in popularity is testament to its timeless qualities.
Our suppliers are chosen for their reliability and beautiful craftsmanship. They can provide products carved and finished in all types of jade; A , B and C. All shapes and sizes are available with buyer specifications catered for.
Nephrite, a variant of Jade, is also available. Marcoport Trading ensures all our clients have access to only but the finest of raw materials from mines across the world. If you would like to inquire about these products or if you would like a quotation, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to help.
Jadeite
| Colors: | White, green, yellow, red, orange, lavender, black and brown |
| R.I.: | l.66 – l.68 |
| Durability: | Tough |
| S.G.: | 3.30 – 3.38 |
| Treatment: | Type A: Untreated/natural, Type B: bleached/impregnated Type C: Dyeing |
| Hardness: | 6 1/2 – 7 |
| Availability: | Some colors meet demand; others are very rare |
| Localities: | Mainly Myanmar (Burma) |
| Price: | Low to very expensive |
| Common shapes: | Cabochons in oval, round, navette, beads etc. Some carved |