Hei Tiki; Green & Translucent, UV Reactive: Is It Jade, Or Old?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by wlwhittier, Nov 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    This was Mom's, but I have no idea where or when she acquired it. The color goes to a dark, ugly gray-green under UV (pic 4); the jump-ring is brazed, the carving appears to be machine work, a steel point won't mark it. It's ~2" long x ~1 1/4" wide, weight is ~11 grams. I'll wager it's fairly contemporary an' probably tourist stuff. Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, Nov 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Made in New Zealand,possible jade.
     
    Hollyblue, Nov 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Goofy little Maori dude. I wouldn't be surprised it it was jade either.
     
    evelyb30, Nov 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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