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Nephrite

Nephrite

Néphrite | ネフライト | 软玉

Nephrite

A family of the jade group of ornamental gemstones. Nephrite is slightly softer that jadeite and is often veined.

Terms with the same letter

Nacre Natural pearl Nephrite Nickel silver (German silver) Niello

Glossary

A A

Alloy

Combination of two or more pure molten metals. Generally, an alloy is given the name of the dominant metal.

P P

Push-button

A button that commands a function, for example to open a case cover or to start and stop a chronograph.

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