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Jade Stone Care
Jadeite jade and nephrite jade are two of the toughest gemstones in the world. Medium to high qualities of both jades are harder to break than diamonds, and both jades...
Jade Stone Care
Jadeite jade and nephrite jade are two of the toughest gemstones in the world. Medium to high qualities of both jades are harder to break than diamonds, and both jades...
Imperial Jade Defined
We often get the questions: What is imperial jade? How much does imperial jade cost? “Imperial” is a trade term, so it’s not strictly scientifically defined or regulated by the...
Imperial Jade Defined
We often get the questions: What is imperial jade? How much does imperial jade cost? “Imperial” is a trade term, so it’s not strictly scientifically defined or regulated by the...
Black Jade: The Secret of Black Jadeite Jade
When it comes to China, we think of yellow as the imperial color – but you may be surprised to know that this wasn’t always the case. Emperor Qin Shi Huang...
Black Jade: The Secret of Black Jadeite Jade
When it comes to China, we think of yellow as the imperial color – but you may be surprised to know that this wasn’t always the case. Emperor Qin Shi Huang...
Top 3 Reasons to NOT Buy Treated Jade
What is “treated jade?” Genuine jadeite jade can be treated in many different ways. The term “treated jade” encompasses an array of treatments including dying, polymer-impregnation, resin-coating, doublets and more....
Top 3 Reasons to NOT Buy Treated Jade
What is “treated jade?” Genuine jadeite jade can be treated in many different ways. The term “treated jade” encompasses an array of treatments including dying, polymer-impregnation, resin-coating, doublets and more....
3 Things to Know When Buying Jade Bangles
Archaeologists have uncovered tombs in China from Neolithic times where they found ancient peoples laid to rest alongside their valued possessions – some with a jade bangle still on their...
3 Things to Know When Buying Jade Bangles
Archaeologists have uncovered tombs in China from Neolithic times where they found ancient peoples laid to rest alongside their valued possessions – some with a jade bangle still on their...
Jade Colors Explained: Green Jade
“Gold is valuable, but jade is priceless.” Among jade’s wide spectrum of colors, green jade holds a special allure, symbolizing renewal, prosperity, and vitality. Green is the highest valued color...
Jade Colors Explained: Green Jade
“Gold is valuable, but jade is priceless.” Among jade’s wide spectrum of colors, green jade holds a special allure, symbolizing renewal, prosperity, and vitality. Green is the highest valued color...