Sunstone Jewelry: Material Honesty in Light, Structure, and Design
In the crowded world of fine jewelry, Sunstone does not belong to the category of “power gemstones.” It does not carry the…
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Chalcedony Jewelry: The Quiet Beauty of Natural Structure
In everyday jewelry selection, Chalcedony Jewelry is often misunderstood as a lower-cost alternative to jade. This view misses a fundamental fact. Chalcedony…
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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 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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The Big Three: A Guide to Chinese Red Agate Varieties
As an old chinese saying goes, “No red in agate, no fortune in life.“While that might sound a bit dramatic, it perfectly…
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Is Huanglong Jade Worth Buying? The Reality and Value of This Quartzite in a Post-Hype Market
If you’ve ever traveled through Yunnan, China, you’ve likely encountered a tour guide passionately pitching a local treasure: Huanglong Jade. This gemstone…
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Unveiling Jinsi Jade: The Silk Road Quartzite from China
In our previous article, “What is Shetaicui Quartzite? The Truth Behind the “New Jade” Craze”, we discussed how many sellers in live-stream…
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What is Shetaicui Quartzite? The Truth Behind the “New Jade” Craze
A loyal client recently asked me: “I’m getting a bit bored with the usual colors of Jadeite and Nephrite. Can you recommend…
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50 Quartz Varieties: Can You Name Them All?
A client recently showed me a Huanglong Jade bracelet—one of the many quartz varieties I encounter—and asked, ‘I paid $180 for this,…
