Color Meaning of Jade
Black Jadeite Jade emanates strong, protective energies to ward off negative assault, physical or psychological, including self liitation.
The Shadow of the Sucessful Man!
God of War, Semi Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite Jade (Grade A) Carving of the Chinese God of War (Guan Yu) Pendant Known in Myanmar as “ the Shadow of the Successful Man”, Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite has been known by many to bring wealth and prosperity to its owners. Also referred to as “Mo Cui” or “Mexican Green” in China, this rare and mysterious stone has been shrouded in mystery and secrecy since it was first commercially recognized during the 1990s in Hong
Why is it called Omphacite Jadeite?
Known as Mo Cui or Mexican Green in China and Inky Jade in Hong Kong, this extremely rare and coveted gemstone has gone by many names. The name that is most often seen in the English language calls this stone Black Jadeite but is it really jadeite? Why is it often referred to as Omphacite Jade? This article will attempt to point out an answer to these questions that have been recently discussed in a GIA article entitled The Jadeite/Omphacite Nomenclature Question. Imperial Tr
The Two Distinct Species of Burmese Black Jadeite
Burmese Black Jadeite can really be classified into two different and distinct varieties or species. The first being Omphacite Jadeite and the second being known as Burnt ‘Chicken Skin” jadeite. Omphacite Jadeite is far rarer than the Burnt Chicken Skin varieties and exceptionally smoother in uniformed texture and color. Often referred to as Mo Cui or Mexican Green in China and Inky Jade in Hong Kong, this high-quality jadeite is actually a mixture of Omphacite and Jadeite wh
The meaning of Black Jadeite has been attributed to the properties of protection, power and control!
Black Jade is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract money. Black Jade is also a protective stone, guarding against acc
Black Jadeite Amulets and Talismans
Black Jade is a Guardian Harmonizer talisman. The Guardian talismans do not reveal their inner strength. These stones rarely, if ever, form
Black Jade - Zodiac Stone of Taurus and Libra
Black Jade is the traditional zodiac stone for those born in the heart of spring under the sign of Taurus, from April 20 - May 20.
Hunting for Top Quality Rough Translucent Black Jadeite Jade 2018 @ Mandalay Jade Market
The following series of 3 videos are a look into a secret culture that few have explored in-depth. My path follows the search for the elusive translucent black Omphacite-Jadeite gemstones of Myanmar. Traveling with my Burmese translator and Burmese Black Jadeite expert, we scan the Mandalay Jade market leaving no stone unturned. Our search often leads us to low quality, high priced rough with little to no visible windows. Once in a while however, you can find high quality pie
The Importance of International Gemological Laboratory Certification of High Quality Jadeite
16.4 ct. Violet-Lavender Jadeite Jade (Grade A) Blank-Cut Rectangle Chunk Gemstone with Gem Lab Certificate In today’s extremely sophisticated world, many types of man made treatments have developed in order to enhance the color and translucency of jadeite jade. These treatments can include the use of dyes and other types of bleaching chemicals, used to first to take away, and then to replace the natural color with more vibrant man-made colors. 16.4 ct. Violet-Lavender Jadeit
Icy-Crystal Jadeite Jade
Jadeite is formed under extreme conditions of high pressures and low temperatures deep within the earth’s mantle during oceanic plate subduction. In this environment the presence of minor and trace elements are extremely common and are the reason for the coloration of jadeite. For jadeite to form crystal clear with no visible inclusions or colors is an extremely rare and part of the reason for the scarcity of Icy-Crystal jadeite. #Lavenderjade #LavenderjadeiteJade #NaturalUnh