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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Jade Chain Carving: The Art of Creating Movable Interlocking Jade Chains
In our previous article, The Art of Jade Carving: Understanding Machine-Carved and Hand-Carved Jade Types, we explored the differences between machine-carved and…
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Chinese Seal Stones: The Four Famous Stones of China
Chinese seal stones occupy a unique place in gemology, lapidary art, and Chinese cultural heritage. Unlike gemstones mainly used for jewelry, these…
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Patina Jewelry Inspired by Dunhuang: A Journey Through Ancient Colors and Time
At JEWEA, we draw inspiration from natural materials, traditional craftsmanship, and the artistic heritage passed down through generations. These elements guide our…
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Helmet Shell: Ocean Beauty and the Art of Cameo Carving
In our article Shell Jewelry: Natural Treasures from the Ocean, we introduced several natural shell materials widely used in modern jewelry design,…
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Shell Jewelry: Natural Treasures from the Ocean
At JEWEA, we love incorporating natural shells into our jewelry designs. Unlike mineral gemstones, shells are created by living organisms from the…
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Queen Conch Shell Jewelry: A Pink Organic Gemstone from the Caribbean Sea
At JEWEA, we often incorporate natural shells into our jewelry designs. Formed through the natural growth of marine organisms, shells develop unique…
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Ceramic Bead Jewelry: Where Jingdezhen Porcelain Craft Meets Contemporary Design
In JEWEA ceramic bead jewelry, we work with Jingdezhen clay—one of the core materials in traditional Chinese ceramics. Each bead begins as…
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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 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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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…
