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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 · May 11, 2026
High-Quality Jadeite in UK, USA
High-Quality Jadeite in UK, USA… →
Jadeite Jade · May 5, 2026
Jadeite Investment: How to Collect Smart Within Your Budget
High quality natural jadeite jade is increasingly seen as hard assets. From luxury jadeite jewelry to investment grade j… →
Jadeite Jade · May 5, 2026
Jadeite Investment: 20 Years of Auction Trends and Price Growth
Jadeite, especially high quality pieces from Myanmar, has become a global hard asset. Over the past 20 years, internatio… →
Jadeite Jade · May 5, 2026
Jadeite Certification: Buy Jadeite with Confidence
When buying jadeite jewelry, many buyers rely on certificates because a laboratory report is the proof of authenticity. … →
Jadeite Jade · Apr 29, 2026
How Jadeite Entered China and Became Imperial Treasure
How Jadeite Entered China and Became an Imperial Treasure
For thousands of years, jade in China meant only one thing: Ne… →
Jadeite Jade · Apr 24, 2026
Jadeite Origin: How to Tell Burmese Jade from Guatemala Jade
For collectors and buyers, whether a jadeite comes from Burmese or Guatemala can influence not only its appearance, but … →
Jadeite Jade · Apr 18, 2026
Jadeite Beads: The Most Versatile and Personal Form of Jadeite Jewelry
Among all jadeite jewelry, jadeite beads are the most versatile—and for many collectors, the most enjoyable. They can be… →
Jadeite Jade · Apr 7, 2026
Jadeite vs. Nephrite: Understanding There Are Only Two Forms of True Jade
jadeite jade, jade and jadeite, nephrite jade, hetian jade, hotan jade, jadeite vs nephrite difference, is jadeite real … →
Jadeite Jade · Mar 15, 2026
Jadeite Jade Rings and Earrings: The World of High Jewelry
After having your first jadeite bangle, the journey usually deepens into a set of jadeite jade ring and earrings – made … →
Jadeite Jade · Feb 26, 2026
Jadeite Carving: How Craftsmanship and Symbolism Add Value
In our previous articles, we discussed how color defines value, and how grain and glow determine the inner quality of ja… →
Jadeite Jade · Feb 26, 2026
Jadeite Bangle: The First Piece, The True Treasure
In the world of jadeite jade collection, everything often begins with a bangle. Among all jadeite jewelry, the bangle is… →
Jadeite Jade · Feb 14, 2026
Grain and Glow: How Structure and Light Define Value
Jadeite Grain and Glow: How Structure and Light Define Value
In our previous article, we explained how color defines val… →
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