Jadeite Jade

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Jadeite jade—inextricably linked to Chinese culture—is a one of most valuable gems in the fascinating world of jewelry. For...

In Search of Mayan Jade

The Maya Empire was an ancient culture that flourished in the first millennium AD in Mesoamerica, a term used to describe Mexico and Central...
Lavender jadeite bangles from Foshan in China’s Guangdong province. Bangles of this quality fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

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...
“Imperial Jade” from Myanmar. Specimen: Kiarttichatra Intarungsee. (Photo: Wimon Manorotkul/Lotus Gemology)

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...

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...
Mazarin jade (nephrite) cup. Musée Guimet, Paris.

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...

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...
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