jade

The minerals known as jade, jadeite and nephrite, appear similar but have different properties. Learn how these materials form geologically.…

For over 7,000 years, jade has held an almost mystical power over human imagination. Ancient Chinese emperors believed jade connected them to…

For this lesson, please read our gemstone encyclopedia listing Jadeite Value Price and Jewelry Information and then you can come back here and…

One of the featured “Kraft Masters” at the Kraftwerks 2004 event in Ontario, California was a friend of mine, Jason Penn. He demonstrated the…

The commercial part of the lapidary business favors new mine finds and exotic or rare materials. As gem carvers, these reasons draw us to these materials,…

Question: Is there any synthetic jade available? How does it compare to natural jade in terms of quality? By International Gem Society 2 minute…

Your customers may want to know if a green gemstone in their jewelry piece is jade. As a gemologist, you’ll need to determine if the stone is jadeite…

Jade is one of the most popular gemstones, but its many treatments and imitations can frustrate gemologists and gem dealers. Learn how to identify…

Question: Do the recent US sanctions on Myanmar cover the gem trade and, specifically, jade? How do these new sanctions compare to previous sanctions,…