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jade (n) refers to two distinct gemstones (1) jadeite and (2) nephrite. Due to their green and greasy lustre, they were assumed to be the same stone until the 19th Century. For convenience sake, both stones are still known as jade. [buy jade jewellery from Mochishop]
jadeite (n) is one of two stones commonly known as jade. The other is nephrite. Jadeite is the more valuable of the two types of jade.
jasper (n) an opaque gemstone of the chalcedony family. The name jasper derives from the Greek for "speckled stone". Jasper is commonly red though any colour of jasper may form. It may also be banded, striped or speckled.
jet (n) a black mineraloid formed from decayed tree matter. It is a considered a minor gemstone.
jeweler(s) (n) a person (or persons) who work(s) in the jewelry profession. An outlet which retails jewelry.
jeweller(s) (n) British variant of jeweler.
jewellery (n) British variant of jewelry
jewelry (n) a personal adornment, such as a bracelet or necklace, made from precious and semi precious materials, locally-available or culturally significant materials, and base metals or plastics in the case of costume jewelry.
