Everything There Is to Know About Jade (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Independently Published, 2026

9798170159130

Serie: Buch 34 von 36 - The Ultimate Guide to Gemstones

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Paperback. Everything There Is to Know About JadeDiscover the complete world of jade-from jadeite and nephrite to imperial jade, ancient Chinese masterpieces, gemstone identification, treatments, grading, collecting, value, jewelry, and investment.Everything There Is to Know About Jade by Hans J Steinberg is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the world's most fascinating, valuable, and culturally important gemstones.Jade has been treasured for thousands of years, yet the word jade actually describes two different mineral materials: jadeite and nephrite. From brilliant green imperial jadeite and delicate lavender jade to white mutton-fat nephrite, icy jade, ancient carvings, bangles, beads, pendants, and monumental works of art, jade encompasses an extraordinary range of colors, qualities, histories, and values.But how can you tell real jade from fake jade? What is the difference between jadeite vs nephrite? Why can exceptional jadeite sell for extraordinary prices while other jade remains affordable? And how can buyers recognize Type A, Type B, Type C, dyed, bleached, polymer-treated, synthetic, and imitation jade?This detailed jade reference answers those questions and much more.Inside, you'll discover: The essential differences between jadeite and nephrite jadeHow jade forms in subduction zones, metamorphic environments, serpentinite bodies, and secondary depositsThe characteristics of imperial green jade, lavender jade, icy jade, black jade, white jade, spinach jade, and mutton-fat nephriteFamous jade sources in Myanmar, China, Guatemala, Russia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Kazakhstan, and beyondThe extraordinary history of jade in ancient China, Mesoamerica, Maori culture, Central Asia, and the international gemstone tradeThe meaning of jade in Chinese culture, philosophy, symbolism, burial traditions, imperial art, and jewelryHow to recognize natural, treated, synthetic, reconstructed, and imitation jadeWhat Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type B+C jadeite actually meanHow gemologists identify jade using refractive index, specific gravity, microscopy, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, and other testsHow color, translucency, texture, clarity, craftsmanship, size, treatment, and provenance determine jade quality and valueHow jade is cut, carved, polished, made into bangles, beads, cabochons, pendants, figurines, and works of artWhat collectors should know about jade auctions, laboratory reports, antique jade, provenance, scams, pricing, and investment risksHow to safely clean, store, wear, conserve, and protect jade jewelry and antique carvingsHow modern mining, ethical sourcing, laboratory technology, Chinese demand, and changing tastes may shape the future of the jade marketWhether you're researching your first jade purchase, trying to identify a family heirloom, learning about Chinese jade, building a gemstone collection, studying gemology, or simply fascinated by this legendary material, Everything There Is to Know About Jade provides a practical foundation for understanding jade with greater confidence.Learn how to identify jade, understand jadeite and nephrite, recognize treatments and imitations, evaluate quality and value, appreciate ancient jade traditions, and become a more knowledgeable buyer and collector.An essential reference for jade collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, jewelry buyers, gemology students, rock and mineral collectors, antique collectors, lapidaries, and anyone interested in Chinese jade, imperial jadeite, nephrite, and pr Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
Everything There Is to Know About Jade (Paperback)
Autor
Hans J. Steinberg
Verlag
Independently Published
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zustand
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Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-13
9798170159130
Serie
Buch 34 von 36: The Ultimate Guide to Gemstones

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