As the Qing declined in the late 19th century, many imperial treasures were taken out of the palaces and some like these beads, ended up in Europe fashioned into haute joaillerie by Cartier in the ...

All eyes will be on this exquisite jadeite necklace, touted to be the world’s most expensive, as it makes its way to the Sotheby’s in Hong Kong this coming April for the auction house’s Jewels and ...

Jade has been a longtime symbol of status in China since the ancient times. Jade is an important material and it is often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high ...

Jadeite, a more rare and valuable form of jade, is the most coveted jewel in Asia. If a dealer is fortunate enough to select the right boulder, he can earn tens of thousands of dollars through a ...