Jade - A Guide for Common People's Collections

Author: Xin Hong
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Jade, known for its vibrant color, rarity, glassy luster, smooth texture, strong toughness, and high hardness, is referred to as "hard jade" in the jade family and is also called the "king of jade." The English name of jadeite originates from the Spanish abbreviation plcdodejade, meaning a gemstone worn around the waist. In the 16th century, people believed that jade could cure lower back pain and kidney pain. Today, jade is considered a premium gemstone in jewelry, ornaments, jade crafts, and antiques, being one of the most beloved gemstones. In 1981, a jade necklace sold abroad was valued at $1.09 million. Chinese jade crafts are renowned worldwide. As early as the 1930s, a jade pagoda measuring 2.31 meters in height was meticulously carved over three years by 40 artisans and caused a sensation after being displayed in France. After the liberation, it was further refined into a nine-tiered jade pagoda. The "Four Treasures of Jade," carved in 1989, is a rare gem in the world and adds a glorious page to Chinese jade culture. The book features jade collections from ordinary people, providing readers with a chance to appreciate them.