Jade Education

Deepen your understanding of jade with our educational guides covering types, grading systems, care tips, and cultural significance.

Interactive Guides

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Step-by-step interactive decision tree for identifying and authenticating jade — from visual inspection to laboratory confirmation.

Understand Type A, B, C, and B+C jade treatments — detection methods, durability, value impact, and red flags.

Compare testing tools across three levels — hobbyist, collector, and laboratory — with costs, reliability, and limitations.

Explore jade sources worldwide — Myanmar, Guatemala, Canada, New Zealand, China, Russia — with geology, characteristics, and ethical context.

Searchable dictionary of jade terms — materials, treatments, testing methods, trade standards, and geological concepts.

Expert answers to the most common jade questions — from 'Is jadeite better than nephrite?' to sanctions and ethical sourcing.

Due diligence framework, Myanmar conflict context, sanctions screening, consumer rights, and an interactive ethics checklist.

Learn to spot jade fraud — fake certificates, misleading names, treatment disguises, online scams, and what to do about them.

Articles

Understand the risks of uncertified jade and why laboratory certification is essential.

Proper care ensures your jade jewellery remains beautiful for generations.

From Imperial Green to Lavender — explore the full spectrum of jade colours and what drives their value.

Decode the information on jade certificates from major gemological laboratories.

Learn why Type A jade is considered the most valuable and what makes it different from treated jade.