Icy Jadeite

Stability under Rotation: “Icy” jadeite is a trade shorthand rather than a gemological category. In practice, the key distinction is structural stability when the stone is rotated under directional lighting. Some Burmese dealers reject stones that appear too “glass-like” if they lack internal fiber structure, while retail markets often favor exactly that visual effect. This creates a persistent grading tension between trade and retail expectations.