The jade used since ancient times in China is nephrite, which in its pure state is white but may be green, cream, yellow, brown, gray, black or mottled due to the presence of impurities, chiefly iron compounds. Chinese used the generic term ...
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A new world auction record for a fancy vivid pink diamond was set at Sotheby’s Tuesday when an 8.41-carat internally flawless fancy vivid purple-pink diamond sold for $17.8 million. An Asian private buyer bought the diamond, which ...
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This 8.41-carat fancy vivid purple-pink diamond is of internally flawless clarity, which is rare in pink diamonds of this size and color. It is expected to sell for $12.8 to $15.4 million this October in Hong Kong. Hong Kong--Let the ...
The Hutton-Mdivani necklace is “the greatest jadeite bead necklace of historical importance,” Sotheby’s said. The necklace sold for $27.4 million Monday in Hong Kong. Hong Kong--A jadeite bead necklace with a Cartier ...
The word "jade" communicates a sense of mystery. In Chinese, "jade" (yu) refers to a fine, beautiful stone with a warm color and rich luster, that is skillfully and delicately carved. In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes nobility, ...
As I reported last week, the Centurion Jewelry Show held a week ago was the first chance to gauge both the mood of the industry in terms of the business and trends for the coming year. The mood I wrote about last week. This week I am ...
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China is an ancient country with a very rich heritage. The thousands of years of history have laid a rich basis for the lives of its inhabitants today. While some of the ancient Chinese myths and cultural traditions have been forgotten or ...
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Secretary of State Clinton announced September 26 that the United States would begin the process of easing restrictions on imports of Burmese(Myanmarese)goods in response to the substantial and significant reforms that have taken place in ...
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