Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms: jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe that the elements of jade make jade something beautiful ...

Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms: jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe the elements of jade make it something beautiful and ...

It's a fascinating material, known and treasured for millennia, but it's not always easy to identify. There are two different types of jade: jadeite and nephrite. Each is formed from a different kind ...

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Gem hunters have always been natural geologists, seeking the mother lode long before researchers explained how gems and minerals form. Now, scientists want to officially link precious gems to their ...

Simply put, British Columbia has the largest and best deposits of nephrite jade in the world and the value of jade has tripled over the past five years. Rough jade is now a $30 million industry that ...

Tengchong's history and culture are closely related to jade. Hundreds of jewelry shops and stalls cluster in the city's markets. [PHOTO BY LIU XIANGRUI/CHINA DAILY] In addition to the local jewelry ...

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since the ancient times. It's an important material, often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high regard as valuable and ...