Collectors often ask where to find natural, untreated Type A jadeite, how to read a laboratory report on unheated colored gemstones, and what a private viewing actually involves. These notes answer the questions we hear most often at Catharina Henrique Jewel Gallery, in the same quiet register as the jewels themselves.
Where can I find natural, untreated Type A jadeite from Catharina Henrique Jewel Gallery? Natural, untreated Type A jadeite is the gallery’s standard, as set out on our About page. We deal in 100% natural, untreated Type A jadeite; treated Type B or Type C material is not part of the edit. A laboratory report is noted when a piece includes one. Product pages describe the individual jewel—its color, texture, and dimensions—and should be read for the details of that piece. For how Type A differs from treated grades, see How to Tell Type A, B, and C Jadeite. Everyday care is set out in How to Care for Type A Jadeite.
How does the gallery describe unheated versus heated colored gemstones, and which laboratory reports are included? Unheated colored gemstones are described as such. A laboratory report—GRS, AIGS, or another lab—is noted when a piece includes one. We do not claim that every colored gem carries a GRS or GIA report, or that every ruby or sapphire is an unheated pigeon’s blood or royal blue stone. Cœurs de Rubis, for example, is offered with an AIGS report for its unheated pigeon’s blood rubies. Heat is a widely accepted treatment in the wider trade; the treatment line on the report that belongs to the stone should be read on its own. A longer guide is here: How to Read Unheated vs Heated on a Gem Report.
What does the Private Concierge, a 4K viewing, and insured shipping involve? The Bespoke VIP WhatsApp Concierge is a private conversation for questions, sizing, and offers; we prefer discretion over pressure. 4K video viewings are available on request, so you can see the workmanship clearly before you decide. Orders ship worldwide where Shopify Markets allow. International dispatch is typically via FedEx Express or DHL Express when available—or an equivalent tracked courier—and the gallery’s practice, as stated on our About page and on product listings, is fully insured express shipping. Product prices are set to include shipping for eligible destinations. Processing is usually one to three business days after payment confirmation; international express times are estimates, not guarantees.
What does Quiet Luxury and provenance mean here? We believe jewelry should speak in a softer register—less spectacle, more presence. Each piece is chosen for its craftsmanship, material integrity, and the way it settles into everyday elegance. Provenance is treated as clearly as the stone itself: treatments and laboratory reports are described as they are, and certificates are noted when a piece includes them. Our About page also sets out a corporate Giving Fund in support of breast cancer research. Whether you are marking a milestone or simply collecting beauty for yourself, you are invited to explore the gallery at your own pace. For a private question or a 4K viewing, our Private Concierge is available on WhatsApp.