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…
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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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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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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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Green Jadeite Types: Ganqing and Tielongsheng
Most jadeite buyers look for vivid green. Jadeite that is both intensely green and highly translucent, however, usually comes at a much…
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Natural Mineral Pigments: The Ancient Colors of Dunhuang
Jewea’s handmade jewelry often draws inspiration from traditional Chinese art. Among its many sources, the thousand-year-old murals of Dunhuang Mogao Caves hold…
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Iran Gemstones: Discovering Persian Turquoise, Agate, Demantoid Garnet, and More
Welcome to JEWEA’s “Kingdom of Gems” series, where we invite you to explore the gemstones of Iran. Iran is often associated with…
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Burmese Gemstones: Beyond Ruby and Jadeite, Exploring Myanmar’s Rare Natural Treasures
In JEWEA’s “Kingdom of Gems” series, we explore the rich gemstone heritage of Myanmar. For centuries, Myanmar has been recognized as one…
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Pakistan Gemstones: Swat Emerald, Hunza Ruby, Peridot, and More
Located in northwestern South Asia, Pakistan lies at the intersection of the Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, where its diverse geological…
