What Were Night-Shining Pearls in Ancient China?
A Western friend once asked me, “Were the night-shining pearls in ancient China real? Could they really light up an entire imperial…
Welcome to the All Posts Archive for Jewea! Every piece of jewelry has a story, and each article here shares a part of ours — from gemstone guides and jewelry care tips to styling inspiration that brings your vintage treasures to life. Feeling inspired already? Explore our handmade vintage earrings and discover a piece that speaks to you.
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Ribbon Diancui Tutorial: DIY Faux Kingfisher Feather Inlay Jewelry
Diancui (kingfisher feather inlay) is a traditional Chinese decorative technique that combines fine metalwork with kingfisher feathers. Techniques such as metal chasing…
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Star Sapphire: Formation, Buying Tips, and How to Identify Synthetics
Star sapphires stand out in the sapphire family for their distinctive star-shaped rays of light. When light strikes a cabochon-cut stone, several…
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Reverse Intaglio: How Gemstones Create Multiple Images
Gemstone and jade carving share many techniques, including relief carving, intaglio, and sculpture in the round. Artisans also develop specialized techniques to…
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Colorful Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Jewelry: A More Sustainable Approach
At Jewea, we explore how different metals shape handmade jewelry. From silver and copper to titanium and aluminum, each material has its…
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Phosphophyllite: The Rare and Fragile Gemstone Behind Land of the Lustrous
Many people first encountered phosphophyllite not in a mineralogy textbook, but through Haruko Ichikawa’s manga and anime series Land of the Lustrous….
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Have You Seen Thin-Walled Jade Vessels Only 0.5 Millimeters Thick?
In jade carving, vessels require considerable craftsmanship and consume a large amount of jade, making them relatively uncommon in the jade market….
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What Is Silicified Wood and How Does It Form?
At the outdoor exhibit area of the Chengdu Natural History Museum, the silicified wood on display, with specimens from Luxian as a…
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Coral Jade: Understanding Fossil Coral and Silicified Coral
In our previous article, Deciphering the Big Three: The World of Aka Red Coral, Momo, and Sardinia, we introduced coral and some…
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Titanium Jewelry: Lightweight, Durable, and Distinctive Color
At Jewea, we use different metals in our handmade jewelry to support gemstones and design elements, including gold-plated copper, silver-plated copper, 316L…
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Kashmir “Cornflower Blue” Sapphire
Unlike diamonds, sapphires can show a strong connection between origin and market value. Sapphires from different regions can vary in color, inclusions,…
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Beryllium Diffusion Treatment in Sapphire: Color, Value, and Disclosure
Two years ago, a friend traveled to Thailand on business. Through a local intermediary, he purchased a yellow sapphire ring from a…
