Gemstones of Zhejiang: Changhua Chicken-Blood Stone, Qingtian Stone, & Zhuji Pearls | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we travel to East China to uncover the hidden geological treasures of Zhejiang…
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Gemstones of Xinjiang: From Sacred Nephrite to Desert Quartz and Pegmatite Crystals | Gems of China Series
In this chapter of our “Gemstones of China” series, we journey to Xinjiang, China’s largest province. Xinjiang is far more than a geological…
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Gemstones of Taiwan: Red Coral, Blue Chalcedony, Taiwan Nephrite & Seven-Color Jade | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our “Gemstones of China” series, we set sail for the largest island off the southeastern coast of the…
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Gemstones of Jiangsu: Crystal, Yuhua Stone, & Taihu Stone | Gems of China Series
In this installment of our “Gemstones of China” series, we journey to East China to uncover the hidden geological treasures of Jiangsu Province. Among…
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What is Jet Stone? The Secret Gemstone of Victorian Royalty
Among the world’s many treasures, there is a unique organic gemstone that looks exactly like coal—largely because it is actually harvested from…
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Gemstones of Shanxi: Datong Jade, Peridot, & Jet Stone | Gems of China Series
In this installment of our “Gemstones of China” series, we journey to North China to uncover the hidden treasures of Shanxi Province. There is…
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Gemstones of Yunnan: Nan Hong Agate, Huanglong Jade, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline & Aquamarine | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we journey to the southwest to uncover the treasures of Yunnan. Among China’s many provinces,…
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Gemstone Fire vs. Brilliance: The Professional Guide to Sparkle
Gemstone fire has become a bit of a confused concept lately, thanks to a flood of AI-generated “guides” that lazily mix it…
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Gemstones of Ningxia: Helan Stone & Gobi Agate | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we head west to Ningxia. Exploring the region is like opening a “treasure chest” of…
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Gemstones of Anhui: Huoshan Quartzite Jade, Huangshan Wax Stone & Turquoise | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we travel to Anhui Province in East China. To many, Anhui is a…
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Guangxi Nephrite: Discovering the Hidden Potential of Chinese “Seed” Jade
Last month, while scouting the market, I stumbled upon a few intriguing pieces of what appeared to be “Seed Jade” (Ziliaо). After…
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Gemstones of Guangxi: Guilin Blood-Red Jasper, Dahua Jade, and Hepu Pearls | Gems of China Series
In this installment of our “Gemstones of China” series, we journey to the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Guangxi Province in South China. Guangxi…
