What Is Xianghua Jade? The Truth About This Emerging Chinese Nephrite
At the 5th China (Hunan) International Mineral and Gem Show in May 2017, a new variety of Chinese emerging nephrite made its…
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Beyond Traditional Jade: Discovering the Next Wave of China’s Emerging Carving Materials
In the world of Chinese lapidary art, household names like nephrite jade, jadeite, turquoise, and agate usually steal the spotlight. However, recent…
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Gemstones of Jilin: Peridot, Panlong Jade & Anlu Serpentine Jade | Chinese Gems Series
In this episode of our “Gemstones of China” series, we head back to Northeast China. Join us as we explore the rich…
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Gemstones of Hunan: Diamonds, Xianghua Jade, Aquamarine, Fluorite & Pearls | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we head to south-central China to uncover the hidden geological treasures of Hunan Province. Most…
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Gemstones of Henan: Dushan Jade, Mi Jade, Plum Blossom Jade & Tiger’s Eye | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we journey to the heart of the Central Plains to uncover the hidden…
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Gemstones of Guizhou: Guicui Quartzite, Luodian Nephrite, & Chinese Bloodstone | Gems of China Series
In this edition of our Gemstones of China series, we head to the southwest. Together, we will uncover the treasures hidden beneath Guizhou’s…
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Gemstones of Inner Mongolia: From Balin Stone to Rare Agates | Chinese Gems Series
In this edition of our “Gemstones of China”, we head to Northern China to uncover the hidden geological treasures of Inner Mongolia….
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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…
