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…
-
-
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…
-
Brass Jewelry: Does It Really Lose Its Color?
In the handmade jewelry market, brass is one of those materials that always sparks debate. On one hand, it carries a distinctive…
-
Czech Glass Jewelry: Handmade Warmth from the Past
Czech glass jewelry doesn’t have the waxy warmth of Hetian jade bangles. It doesn’t throw fire under a spotlight either. Its beauty…
-
Coconut Wood: The Niche Material Redefining Handmade Jewelry
In the world of handmade jewelry, coconut wood jewelry is still rarely seen in mainstream collections. Most people are familiar with coconut…
-
Gemstones of Heilongjiang: Garnet, Sapphires, Rubies & Xunke Agate | Chinese Gems Series
In this installment of our Gemstones of China, we return to Northeast China to uncover the hidden geological treasures of Heilongjiang Province….
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
What Does “Oiliness” Mean in Hetian Jade? The Most Misunderstood Quality Explained
If you’ve spent any time exploring Hetian jade, you’ve likely encountered the term “oiliness” (you xing). It’s one of the most frequently…
-
Cui Qing Nephrite Jade: The “Dark Horse” Dominating the New National Standard
There is a long-standing proverb in the Chinese nephrite market: “When Hetian Jade carries a touch of emerald green, its value doubles.”…
