Browsing: Jade Origin

When you think of precious gemstones, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds probably come to mind first. But there’s another stone that…

The Two Main Families of Jade You Need to Know Hold on to your gemstone knowledge—here’s something that surprises most…

Why Guatemala Jade Captured the Maya Heart Picture this: you’re standing in the depths of a royal Mayan tomb, surrounded…

Understanding Pounamu: More Than Just a Stone Have you ever held a piece of jewelry that felt like it carried…

Deep in the Siberian wilderness, where winter temperatures plunge to minus 40 degrees and mountain passes freeze solid for eight…

Canada produces some of the finest nephrite jade on the planet, yet many people remain unaware of this remarkable gemstone’s…

Slovakia, a small yet geologically fascinating country in Central Europe, has captured the attention of mineral enthusiasts and geologists worldwide.…

The jade world has a fascinating rivalry that spans centuries: Burmese jade versus Chinese jade. These two giants dominate global…

When people think of Australian gemstones, opals usually come to mind first. However, Australia harbors another beautiful green treasure that…

Jade has captivated civilizations for over 7,000 years, and its journey from deep within the earth to beautiful jewelry and…