Nephrite Jade Necklace, Carved Dragon & Phoenix Pendant, 14.5 in

A nephrite jade disc carved with the dragon and phoenix around a yin yang centre, hung on a short corded necklace.

This is nephrite, not jadeite — the tougher, more fibrous jade, which takes a soft waxy polish rather than a glassy one. Natural stone, so colour and translucency vary from piece to piece.