Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms: jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe that the elements of jade make it something beautiful ...

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since ancient times. Jade is an important material, and is often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high regard as valuable ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Jade has been treasured in China for millennia, both as a rare gem considered more precious than gold or ...

Douglas, Janet G. 2001. "The Effect of Heat on Nephrite and the Detection of Heated Chinese Jades by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and by Fourier-Transform Infra Red (FTIR)." from Proceedings of the ...