Jadeite from Myanmar (formerly Burma) is no longer banned in the United States as of 2016. From 2008 to 2016, the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act prohibited U.S. imports of jadeite and ruby from Myanmar. The ban did not apply to gems imported for personal use or prevent U.S. sales of Burmese gems already in the U.S.

Jadeite is available in a wide range of colors. In rare cases some could be considered pink; however, this material is referred to in the trade as lavender. Rare examples of Guatemalan jadeite in a blue color do exist. Terms like pink jade, Mexican jade, Alaska jade, Transvaal jade or Japanese jade generally refer to other minerals, which may be green or other colors.

In a classification system that is used in China, “B” jade refers to jadeite that has been bleached with acid and then impregnated with polymer resin. “A” jade refers to jadeite that is natural or polished with wax only, and “C” jade refers to dyed material.

Because traditionally jade bangles are worn all the time, they are generally made to fit more tightly than gold bangles so they won’t clank against tables but will stay close to your wrist. To more easily fit a small bangle over your hand, put a plastic bag over your hand and slide the bangle over it. Use the same technique to remove the bangle.