Gemstones & Jewelry

Jade Isn't Just Chinese — And the Word Isn't Ei...

All the stones in my collection are jade — but not all of them are Chinese. Explore the Mesoamerican roots of the word "jade," the 1800s discovery that split one...

Jade Isn't Just Chinese — And the Word Isn't Ei...

All the stones in my collection are jade — but not all of them are Chinese. Explore the Mesoamerican roots of the word "jade," the 1800s discovery that split one...

The Carver's Hand: Inside the Guatemalan Jade W...

In the workshops of Antigua, Guatemala, a small number of master carvers practice one of the world's most demanding lapidary arts — shaping Motagua Valley jadeite using techniques rooted in...

The Carver's Hand: Inside the Guatemalan Jade W...

In the workshops of Antigua, Guatemala, a small number of master carvers practice one of the world's most demanding lapidary arts — shaping Motagua Valley jadeite using techniques rooted in...

Jade as an Investment: What Drives Value, What ...

Fine jadeite has appreciated significantly over the past three decades — the 2014 Hutton-Mdivani necklace sold for $27.4M. This guide covers what drives jade investment value, key auction records, the...

Jade as an Investment: What Drives Value, What ...

Fine jadeite has appreciated significantly over the past three decades — the 2014 Hutton-Mdivani necklace sold for $27.4M. This guide covers what drives jade investment value, key auction records, the...

How to Authenticate Jade: Tests, Certifications...

A significant portion of what is sold as jade is not jade — and much of what is genuine jade has been chemically treated. This guide covers field tests, common...

How to Authenticate Jade: Tests, Certifications...

A significant portion of what is sold as jade is not jade — and much of what is genuine jade has been chemically treated. This guide covers field tests, common...

Canadian Nephrite: The Stone of the North

Canadian Nephrite: The Stone of the North

British Columbia nephrite is among the world's finest jade — prized for its deep spinach green color, exceptional toughness, and ethical sourcing from regulated Canadian mines. This guide covers the...

Canadian Nephrite: The Stone of the North

British Columbia nephrite is among the world's finest jade — prized for its deep spinach green color, exceptional toughness, and ethical sourcing from regulated Canadian mines. This guide covers the...

Jadeite Grading 101: How Color, Translucency, Texture & Treatment Determine Value

Jadeite Grading 101: How Color, Translucency, T...

Jadeite has no single standardized grading system — but four key factors determine value: color (hue, saturation, evenness), translucency, crystal texture, and treatment status. This guide explains each factor and...

Jadeite Grading 101: How Color, Translucency, T...

Jadeite has no single standardized grading system — but four key factors determine value: color (hue, saturation, evenness), translucency, crystal texture, and treatment status. This guide explains each factor and...