Jadeite Jade · Oct 27, 2025
The Hermit Jade Journal
Knowledge deepens
the beauty of jade.
Guides to natural jade, collecting, history, craftsmanship and the qualities that make each piece worth understanding.
What Is Jade?
Welcome to the World of Jade Collecting Jade is one of the oldest and most respected natural treasures in Chinese culture. For thousands of years, it has been used for jewelry, car…
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28 articles
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 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 · Jul 6, 2025
Nephrite vs. Jadeite: Appreciating the Distinctive Charms of Two Iconic Jades
When it comes to jade, two primary types stand out: Nephrite and Jadeite. Though both are revered for their beauty and… →
Jadeite Jade · Jan 20, 2026
True Jadeite vs. Fake Jadeite
Key words in this blog: jadeite, true jadeite, fake jadeite, real jadeite, Type A jadeite, authentic jadeite, jadeite ri… →
Jadeite Jade · Feb 14, 2026
Jadeite Colors: And How Color Defines Value
Jadeite Colors — And How Color Defines Value In the world of jadeite jewelry wearing and collection, color is not just a… →
Jadeite Jade · Feb 14, 2026
Jadeite 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… →
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 · Jul 6, 2025
Classic Jadeite Carvings and Their Meanings
One of the reasons jade has fascinated collectors for thousands of years is that it is more than a beautiful gemstone. E… →
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 · 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 · 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 … →The Collector's Letter