This medium nephrite jade sphere measures 3 × 2 × 2 inches and weighs approximately 1 lb — a solid, hand-in-able piece with real presence on a shelf or in a collection.
The material is true nephrite, the actinolite-tremolite jade formed by interlocking fibrous crystals rather than interlocking granules. That fiber structure is visible in the polish: the surface shifts between medium-to-deep forest green and pale celadon veining, broken up by dark chromite-rich inclusions that anchor the color and keep the eye moving. The contrast is natural, not treated.
The lapidary work is clean. A high-quality polish brings out the characteristic silky-to-vitreous luster nephrite is known for, and the sphere geometry is true enough that the stone reads well from any angle — important for a display piece. Color zoning and the white fibrous matrix add depth without muddying the green.
Nephrite is an uncommon collector material compared to the more common jadeite substitutes on the market. This sphere grades as a display-quality cabinet piece: visually strong, geologically honest, lapidary-finished to a standard worth showing.
Specifications: Species — Nephrite Jade (actinolite-tremolite series) | Formation — Polished sphere | Dimensions — 3" L × 2" W × 2" H | Weight — approx. 1 lb | SKU: GWL-00209
