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The Hermit Jade Journal
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Guides to natural jade, collecting, history, craftsmanship and the qualities that make each piece worth understanding.
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51 articles
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Jadeite Jade · Aug 4, 2026
How to Care for Your Jadeite
How to Care for Your Jadeite Jewelry
Unlike many gemstones, jadeite is one of the toughest and most durable gemstones o… →
Jadeite Jade · Aug 4, 2026
Collector's Essentials: Jadeite Pendant
Among all categories of jadeite jewelry, the jadeite pendant is perhaps the most personal. While jadeite bangles repres… →
Jadeite Jade · Aug 4, 2026
Collector's Essentials: Jadeite Beads
Among all forms of jadeite jewelry, jadeite beads are perhaps the most enjoyable to collect. Unlike bangles, rings, or … →
Jadeite Jade · Aug 4, 2026
Collector's Essentials: Jadeite Cabochons
Among all categories of jadeite jewelry, jadeite cabochons are considered the purest expression of high-quality jadeite… →
Jadeite Jade · Aug 4, 2026
Collector's Essentials: Jadeite Bangle
Among all forms of jadeite jewelry, the jadeite bangle is widely regarded as the heart of a serious collection. Whether… →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
The Essential Jadeite Jewelry Every Collector Should Own
For serious jadeite collectors, collectible jadeite jewelry is not about owning many random pieces. A strong collection … →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
Building a Jadeite Collection: Quality Over Quantity
For many beginners, starting a jadeite collection feels like fate. Their first experience with jadeite is usually very s… →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
Jadeite Investment: What Is Investment-Grade Jadeite
What is Investment-Grade Jadeite
High quality jadeite is more than just jewelry—it is a rare, non-replicable natural res… →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
Jadeite Investment: Why High-Quality Jadeite Has Become a Global Hard Asset
Why High-Quality Jadeite Has Become a Hard Asset
High-quality jadeite jade is not seen as just jewelry, it is a rare, no… →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
Jadeite Origin: Can Jadeite Certificates Prove Origin Why Trust Matters
Jadeite Origin: Can Jadeite Certificates Prove Origin? Why Trust Matters
When buying jadeite jewelry, one of the most co… →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
Jadeite Origin: Burmese Jade vs. Guatemala Jade
In the world of jadeite jade and jadeite jewelry, origin is a topic you cannot avoid. It influences how a piece looks, h… →
Jadeite Jade · Jul 20, 2026
Jadeite Pendants: The Piece of Jade Closest to Your Heart
If jadeite bangles are the hard currency of jadeite jewelry, and jadeite cabochon jewelry represents the aristocrats of … →
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