Dyed Jade Bangles in Myanmar
- by Wai Yan
Traditionally the Burmese never treated their Jadeite products. Most of the treatments are done after the Jadeite has been exported to countries like China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. That's until recently (in the last couple of years), treated Type (Grade) C Jade bangles started appearing in the Myanmar Jade Market.
Buying Jade Gemstone: An Imperial Lesson
- by Wai Yan
A short story about a pair of imperial colour jade with a lesson attached that applies to buying and selling gemstones.
Enormous Jade Boulder Found in Myanmar
- by Wai Yan
The giant-sized jade stone found in Burma has a height of 4.3m (14ft), a length of 5.8m (19ft), and weights approximately 175 tonnes. According news reports, this rough jadeite boulder could be worth an estimated $170M USD.
5 Steps to Clean, Wax, and Care for a Jade Bangle
- by Wai Yan
Some care and caution is required went it comes to handling and cleaning jade bangles. Be sure to understand that cleaning a treated jade bangle incorrectly may damage its appearance. Read this guide to maintain the best possible appearance for your jade bangle.