Nephrite jade price in Pakistan runs roughly PKR 600 to PKR 600 per carat, so a usual 7.7-carat stone costs about PKR 4,200 to PKR 5,900. Nephrite Jade is one of the two true jades: a tough interlocking mat of actinolite-tremolite fibres. The other is jadeite., with a hardness of 6 to 6.5 — but the toughest common gem material, far harder to break than its hardness suggests. Price figures below come from 14 listings surveyed at Pakistani online gem retailers in October 2026.
What Nephrite Jade is
Nephrite Jade is one of the two true jades: a tough interlocking mat of actinolite-tremolite fibres. The other is jadeite.. It sits at 6 to 6.5 — but the toughest common gem material, far harder to break than its hardness suggests, and the colour runs spinach green, grey-green, creamy "mutton fat" white, and black.
China, Russia, Canada, New Zealand and Taiwan. Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Northern Areas produce nephrite, some of it exported.
| Property | Nephrite Jade |
|---|---|
| Also called | Nephrite (Yashab) |
| Mineral | One of the two true jades: a tough interlocking mat of actinolite-tremolite fibres. The other is jadeite. |
| Hardness | 6 to 6.5 — but the toughest common gem material, far harder to break than its hardness suggests |
| Colour | Spinach green, grey-green, creamy "mutton fat" white, and black |
| Usual treatment | Nephrite is usually untreated and sold as it is. Jadeite, by contrast, is frequently bleached and polymer-impregnated ("B jade") or dyed ("C jade"), which is where most jade fraud happens. |
Nephrite Jade Price in Pakistan
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Typical price per carat | PKR 600 – PKR 600 |
| Median price per carat | PKR 600 |
| Usual stone size offered | 7.7 carat |
| Usual price for one stone | PKR 4,200 – PKR 5,900 |
| Listings surveyed | 14 (October 2026) |
The range is the middle half of the listings, so a quarter of stones sold below it and a quarter above. These are asking prices collected from public listings, not valuations, and colour, clarity and treatment move an individual stone a long way either side of them.
How to tell real Nephrite Jade from an imitation
- Nephrite is exceptionally tough. It does not chip at the edges the way serpentine and glass substitutes do, and carved edges stay crisp.
- Under a loupe it shows a fibrous, felted texture rather than the granular look of jadeite or the swirls of glass.
- It is cool to the touch and stays cool for several seconds after you hold it; resin and plastic warm quickly.
- Tapped gently against another piece, jade gives a clear resonant note; glass and serpentine sound dull.
- Serpentine ("new jade"), aventurine quartz and dyed marble are the usual substitutes and are all softer.
Treatment to ask about before you pay
Nephrite is usually untreated and sold as it is. Jadeite, by contrast, is frequently bleached and polymer-impregnated ("B jade") or dyed ("C jade"), which is where most jade fraud happens. Ask the seller directly what has been done to the stone, and get the answer in writing on anything expensive. A report from an independent gemmological laboratory is the only way to be certain, and it names the species, the weight and any treatment.
Who wears Nephrite Jade
Jade carries great cultural weight in East Asia rather than in subcontinental astrological practice. Locally it is bought as a carving and jewellery material, and sometimes confused with jasper under the shared name yashab.
Looking after it
Tough enough for daily wear and carving. Warm soapy water; avoid high heat and strong acids, and keep treated jadeite away from ultrasonic cleaners.
Does GemStore.pk sell Nephrite Jade?
Not at the moment — this guide exists because people ask us about Nephrite jade price in Pakistan and there is little reliable information in one place. What we do stock, and what buyers usually consider alongside it, is Jade, Green Aqeeq and gemstone buying guide for Pakistan. If you want Nephrite Jade specifically, tell us what you are looking for and we will say honestly whether we can source it rather than selling you something else under the name. Our gemstone price guide covers what every stone we carry costs.
Common questions
What is the difference between nephrite and jadeite?
They are two separate minerals, both correctly called jade. Jadeite is rarer, harder and can reach far higher prices, especially in translucent imperial green. Nephrite is tougher and more affordable.
Is jade mined in Pakistan?
Yes. Nephrite occurs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Northern Areas, and some is exported as rough.
What is "B jade"?
Jadeite that has been bleached with acid and injected with polymer to improve its look. It is real jade but structurally weakened and worth a fraction of untreated material, so it must be disclosed.
How can I check jade at home?
Feel the coolness, look for a fibrous texture under a loupe, and listen for a clear ring when tapped. For anything expensive, a laboratory report is the only reliable answer because treatment is invisible to the eye.