How to Choose Your First Jadeite Jade Piece (Without Feeling Overwhelmed) Buying your first piece of jadeite jade should feel exciting, not stressful. Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly way to choose a jade bracelet, bangle or pendant you’ll actually wear and love. Step 1: Pick Your Style – Bangle, Bracelet or Pendant? Start with how you […]
How Jadeite Jade Is Graded: Color, Translucency and Type Once you know what jadeite jade is, the next question is: What makes one piece more valuable than another? For beginners, three simple ideas are enough: color, translucency and treatment. Colour: The Heart of Jadeite Jade For jadeite, colour is the first thing everyone looks at. […]
What Is Jadeite Jade? A Simple Guide for First-Time Jade Lovers If you’re new to jade, the terms jade, jadeite and nephrite can be confusing. This short guide will help you understand what jadeite jade actually is and why it’s so loved around the world. Jade vs Jadeite vs Nephrite When people say “jade”, they […]