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...
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...
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...
Hetian Jade
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes
In all of recorded history, there is no greater example of a more intimate relationship between a stone and a...
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...
