Jade Gemstones

About Jade

Did you know that jade is two different gems? Nephrite and jadeite. In ancient China, jade was known as the 'stone of heaven' and has a great history of using jade in arts, carvings and sculptures. Jade is a very tough and dense stone and ranges in colours such as green, white, orange and black. The most valuable jade gemstone is a vivid emerald green which is semi-transparent. Jade has been used for thousands of years due to its durability and it's believed that it was first used to make weapons and tools. The most significant sources of jade comes from China and Burma. It measures 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Jewellery Making With Jade

Jade is a popular gemstone within jewellery making, especially in men's jewellery where it is popular to use in rings, pendants and cufflinks. Here at Kernowcraft, we have a lovely range of jade gemstones including round, oval and marquise cabochons, jade half drilled beads, jade top drilled teardrop gemstone beads, jade cylinder and round beads.

Shop our range of jewellery settings for cabochons or our range of beading threads and jewellery findings to get making! We also have an extensive range of silversmithing supplies for all your needs. Explore our beginner's jewellery making kits with step by step instructions for inspiration or check out our jewellery making tutorials on silversmithing, wire-wrapping, beading, stone setting, texturing and more.

Jade Gemstone Meaning

Jade is said to be a stone of the heart which attracts love, luck, abundance and promotes emotional balance and stability.

What is the Difference Between Jadeite and Nephrite?

The two different kinds of jade stone each have unique properties, and are most commonly found in different countries. Jadeite is the rarer of the two, and is found in Myanmar, Guatemala and Japan. This type of jade produces the "Imperial Green" variety, the most valuable kind of jade stone. Nephrite is the more common kind, and is often a creamy white colour. It was historically used in Chinese carvings and Maori artifacts.

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Julia Schofield

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Kim Thomson

I have been using Kernowcraft since 1997 and still regularly recommend them to all my students.

Helen

Just wanted to say thank you for picking such beautiful stones for my order. I'm halfway through making a ring for my daughter and the rose cut rainbow moonstones are particularly yummy. Thank you!

Sarah Tiley

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Lauren Jodie Piercy

Beautiful gemstones and a lot of choice. Running competitions and being interactive as well really sets them apart. Keep up the interesting content.

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I have sent a couple of email enquiries today, which have been really quickly answered. This customer service is what made me order with you straight away!

Joel Martin

Great, easy to navigate website with wonderful clear photographs. I look forward to receiving my order... it's going to be like Christmas!

Eve

The stones are excellent quality, and the special request I put in for dark citrines and paired malachites has been met perfectly. I am delighted with Kernowcraft, and will be back!

I added a special request for moonstones with strong blue/green flashes and received 3 briolettes which were exactly that - some of the prettiest moonstones I’ve seen. Thank you!

Maggi Henman

I’ve just had my first order from you and I am so pleased with the fast delivery and the quality of the products. The satin cords and the findings really finished off my ceramic jewellery.

Christine Wood

Just want to say a very big thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The stones I ordered arrived this morning, the quality and price are second to none. I was delighted with my purchase. Thank you so much.

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I recently ordered a couple of replacement stones from you and I'd just like to say how happy I am with my purchase and very impressed with the friendly helpful service you gave. Thank you very much.

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Great looking website, one of the best I've seen and used. Good search function, good range of products, good prices and great advice for jewellery makers of all abilities. All-in-all a great site and one I'll use again and again.

Dorota Todd

I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of pearls in my recent order! Thank you so much for taking time and matching them into pairs, it's very appreciated. Thank you and I am definitely going to buy at your store in the future.

Marshal

Thank you to the lady who went to a great deal of trouble to find a very small opal that fitted a bezel cup. The work is now complete and looks very nice - my wife is delighted with the result.

Daniel Coe

The customer service I have received from you and the help has been second to none. If only all companies were so helpful and understanding that i am a complete newbie. The retail world would be a better place.

Catherine Warwick

Just received my order that I placed only yesterday. I wanted to say thank you! I am delighted with the choice of cabochon, setting and books. Now I have to read up on how to set it! FABULOUS SERVICE - Thank you!

April Luescher

Beautiful quality and colours - I rarely buy semi-precious stones anywhere else these days. Very helpful, superb service, speedy delivery. What more could anyone want?

Frank Wilson

It is always a joy to deal with your Company and your hints and tips always help me to improve my skills and encourage my interests. Thank you for caring about us small enthusiastic silversmiths!

Claire

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the beautiful sapphires that arrived today. Hannah picked out just what I wanted and I’m over the moon with them.

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Love the service you get and appreciate the range of products on offer. I just used the alligator tape for the first time and found myself asking - where have you been all my life?

Gloria Williams

I just came across your online shop and my first reaction was wow! It has everything i need to carry on with my jewellery making. I've seen things that i have been looking for and couldn't find in so many other shops!

Claire Hall

Kernowcraft is my go to for all my gemstones! Their stones are the first ones I show when offering my clients stone choices and I can't recommend their customer service enough! This is a company that cares!

Hayley Meredith

I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing service from Kernowcraft. I find your website easy to navigate, products good quality and the delivery is second to none!

Vivienne Sadler

Always too many temptations, but a joy to look through. Thank you for such good service. I have to be very strict with myself when I visit your website!

Jill Hammersely

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team, particularly the ladies that helped me yesterday. Delivery took less than 24hrs, that's amazing. The quality of both cabochons and settings are stunning.

Mihaela Ciubotaru

I am very happy with my products... it is wonderful to have a reliable source of materials and gems with a fast delivery and a lot of tips on how to use the tools we buy.

Lynn Carson

I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. It’s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described.

Lydia Farrow

Just to say that I have always had the best possible results for every order - however small and all your products are of excellent quality.

Rhiannon Piper

The opal I received is absolutely amazing and just perfect. Its such a beautiful stone and I tried it with my wedding dress yesterday and its just set it off so well.

Jaquie

It can be difficult to order gemstones online - no such worries with Kernowcraft - you really do care about your products & clients and it shows.

Frank Wilson

I have grown as a jewellery maker over the last year or so due to the encouragement the team have given me - they are all experienced jewellery makers or keen crafters. They have helped to guide me through my inventory, offered helpful tips and advice on all manner of silver working.

Catriona

Thank you for my recent order as I'm blown away by all the lovely pieces. I don't really know what to start work on first. Thank you for supplying top quality items on a easy to use website.

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Aqua Jade Cabochons

Yellow Jade Cabochons

Fuchsia Pink Jade Cabochons

Pink Jade Cabochons

Nephrite Jade Cabochons

Spring Cabochon Pack

Nephrite Jade Rose Cut Cabochons

Nephrite Jade Bullet Shaped Cabochons, Approx 5mm

Nephrite Jade Top Drilled Teardrop Gemstone Beads, Approx 16x6mm

Jadeite Top Drilled Teardrop Gemstone Beads, Approx 22x7mm

Jade Round Half Drilled Beads - Various sizes

Ready To Wear Faceted Star Pendants, Approx 20x13mm

Ready To Wear Bezel Set Faceted Briolette Pendants

About Jade

Jewellery Making With Jade

Jade Gemstone Meaning

What is the Difference Between Jadeite and Nephrite?

What Our Customers Say...

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