[Jewelry making - Article 00255] - Re: [Orchid] What is 'Candy Jade'?

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>     The carver who gave it to me had little use for it as he, along
>     with most of the world, considered it the most unattractive 
>     colour that a stone could be. He said that almost all the 'mutton 
>     fat' found was destined for the dye shop. I guess they are still
>     doing that. 

    Aye Tony and what a pity that is. I have seen and handled old
    carvings of mutton fat jade that are absolutely beautiful. My wife
    has a lovely translucent piece that we got when we lived in Asia that
    is very old and beautiful. It also has small brown areas in it that
    add to its beauty. The Chinese revere the vibrant translucent greens
    but never hesitated to carve browns, whites, or especially mutton
    fat.  Only our 'get rich quick' mentality would take a beautiful
    piece of such jade and 'ruin' it with dye!!! 

    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry! dcdietz AT comcast.net

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