Expert: Peter Lumetta - 11/10/2009

Question
I recently returned from Thailand where I purchased a set of earrings made with a similar stone to jade called Kopic. Have you heard of it. It is for people that like jade but can't afford it. Please tell me about it and the correct spelling. Thanks.

Answer
HI LARRY,

I AM IN THAILAND RIGHT NOW AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING TO ME. WHERE DID YOU BUY THIS 'KOPIC'? IS IT A NATURAL STONE? OR IS IT A MANMADE SUBSTANCE? THERE ARE MANY STONES AND MATERIALS THAT ARE USED TO IMITATE JADE I'M SORRY BUT I AM NOT FARMILIAR WITH THIS ONE. MAYBE YOU COULD GIVE ME A LITTLE MORE INFO AND I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP.
THANKS
PETER