- (Full Color Illustrations Edition)

Author: Guo Ying
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Emerald, with its rare and noble character, earns the title of "King of Jade." It embodies the tranquility of the East and the opulence of the West, representing one of the symbols of Eastern civilization. The green of emerald is profound, reserved, and gentle, symbolizing a yearning, a longing, a fulfillment, and a romantic sentiment of the natural force. Emerald, known for its vibrant color, scarcity, glassy luster, moist texture, strong toughness, and high hardness, is called "hard jade" in the family of jade, also known as "King of Jade." The English name of emerald, jadeite, originates from the Spanish abbreviation plcdodejade, meaning a gem worn around the waist. In the 16th century, people believed that emerald could cure lower back pain and kidney pain. Today, emerald is considered a premium gem in jewelry, ornaments, jade artifacts, and antiques, being one of the most beloved gemstones. In 1981, an emerald necklace sold abroad for $1.09 million. Emerald handicrafts from China are renowned worldwide. As early as the 1930s, a 2.31-meter-tall emerald pagoda, meticulously carved by 40 people over three years, caused a sensation after being displayed in France. After the liberation, it was refined into a nine-tiered emerald pagoda. The "Four Treasures of Emerald," carved in 1989, is a rare gem in the world, adding a glorious page to the culture of emerald in China. This book collects emerald collections from ordinary people for readers to appreciate.