Colored Gemstones Explained

"Jade in China" Interview with Zemin Luo

"Jade in China" Interview with Zemin Luo

Please excuse any errors in this AI-generated transcript. Welcome to Jewels of the Trade. My name is Jordan and I'm here with Zemin  Luo, an independent gem and jewelry appraiser...

"Jade in China" Interview with Zemin Luo

Please excuse any errors in this AI-generated transcript. Welcome to Jewels of the Trade. My name is Jordan and I'm here with Zemin  Luo, an independent gem and jewelry appraiser...

The Omphacite Dilemma: My Take on "Fei Cui" Nomenclature

The Omphacite Dilemma: My Take on "Fei Cui" Nom...

This article has been a long time coming.  Please understand that my views do not represent the views of Mason-Kay Jade, any of their retail partners, or any JOTT Marketing...

The Omphacite Dilemma: My Take on "Fei Cui" Nom...

This article has been a long time coming.  Please understand that my views do not represent the views of Mason-Kay Jade, any of their retail partners, or any JOTT Marketing...

Turquoise Explained: Origins, Pricing, and Real Vs Fake

Turquoise Explained: Origins, Pricing, and Real...

This is a transcript of the JOTT video "Turquoise Explained" TIMESTAMPS 00:23 How to Tell if Turquoise is Real 00:48 Chrysocolla and Turquoise Rough 3:28 Turquoise History 3:44 Stabilized Turquoise...

Turquoise Explained: Origins, Pricing, and Real...

This is a transcript of the JOTT video "Turquoise Explained" TIMESTAMPS 00:23 How to Tell if Turquoise is Real 00:48 Chrysocolla and Turquoise Rough 3:28 Turquoise History 3:44 Stabilized Turquoise...

Translucency in Jadeite Jade | The Value of Icy Jades and the Meaning of Ice and Water Jades

Translucency in Jadeite Jade | The Value of Icy...

Which jade has translucency? There are two gemstones that are gemologically called "jade" in the US: Nephrite Jade and Jadeite Jade. Nephrite Jade is a microcrystalline amphibole, usually tremolite, that...

Translucency in Jadeite Jade | The Value of Icy...

Which jade has translucency? There are two gemstones that are gemologically called "jade" in the US: Nephrite Jade and Jadeite Jade. Nephrite Jade is a microcrystalline amphibole, usually tremolite, that...

Will Examining Fracture Type Help You Identify Jade?

Will Examining Fracture Type Help You Identify ...

Gemologically speaking, in the US, only two gemstones are considered "jade:" nephrite jade and jadeite jade (fei cui; which includes omphacite jade and kosmochlor jade.) While both are classified as...

Will Examining Fracture Type Help You Identify ...

Gemologically speaking, in the US, only two gemstones are considered "jade:" nephrite jade and jadeite jade (fei cui; which includes omphacite jade and kosmochlor jade.) While both are classified as...

Can Jade Change Color? (Jadeite)

Can Jade Change Color? (Jadeite)

Many people believe that natural, untreated jadeite can change color over time. Typically attributed to the health or integrity of the wearer, it’s alleged color fading is sometimes even called...

Can Jade Change Color? (Jadeite)

Many people believe that natural, untreated jadeite can change color over time. Typically attributed to the health or integrity of the wearer, it’s alleged color fading is sometimes even called...