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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...
“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...
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