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Cabochons, Chlorine, and Other Things You Need to Know About Jade

The demand for jade gemstones and jewelry is on the rise. If you plan on buying a stone either as an investment or solely out of interest in jewelry, you should know that there are three important things that determine the value of this precious stone — color, cabochons, and maintenance. Evaluating color and translucency ...

Raven Montmorency

A jade and diamond necklace.

Smart Investing in Jade

Jade has been a highly prized stone in Chinese culture, even more than diamonds, rubies, or emeralds. After the Qing Dynasty fell in 1911, the country was economically stressed for much of the last century, thereby dampening the market. But the rapid economic growth of past decades has created a strong middle class that is ...

Emma Lu

Jade jewelry.