Imperial Jadeite the Divine Green
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes
Long before jadeite was named the King of Jades, people were using jadeite and nephrite to make ritual utensils...
In Search of Mayan Jade
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes
The Maya Empire was an ancient culture that flourished in the first millennium AD in Mesoamerica, a term used...
Jade ‒ A Lifetime in Search of Heaven
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes
The story of Richard Hughes’ four-decade adventure with jade, from Burma’s jadeite mines to China’s classic mutton-fat nephrite deposits...
Contemporary Jade Carving in China
Estimated reading time: 21 minutes
Jade is treasured in China far more than diamonds, sapphires, rubies or gold. It has a cultural and spiritual...
The Many Faces of Jade in Western Jewelry
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes
In the Western world, during Prehistoric times, jade was commonly used for tools and weapons and many of these...
Relishing Jadeite from Rough to Remarkable
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
In China, jade is and always has been a cherished possession. With its soft luminescence and subtle translucency, this...
A Thriving Jadeite Garden
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Leaves, flowers, and other elements of Nature have always been a major inspiration for Sabina Lee. In addition to...
