Red Jade Prayer Beads
Jadeite and nephrite are both regarded in China as 'zhen yu', 'genuine jade'. Nephrite ranges mainly from mid to dark green or grey-green, but it can also be white, yellowish or reddish. Only in the very finest jade is the colour evenly distributed. Both nephrite and jadeite often have veins, blemishes and streaks running through them, though these may not always be regarded as flaws. On the contrary, some of these patterns are considered particularly valuable.
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