The Jade Journal

The Ancient Stone of the Maya: Why Guatemalan Jadeite Is the Rarest Jade in the World
The Ancient Stone of the Maya: Why Guatemalan Jadeite Is the Rarest Jade in the World
Guatemalan jadeite is the only jade in the Western Hemisphere and one of the rarest stones on Earth. Learn why the Maya prized it above gold — and why it... Read more...
The Man and the Stone: Why Jade Bangles Are a Powerful Choice for Men
The Man and the Stone: Why Jade Bangles Are a Powerful Choice for Men
There is a persistent misconception in the Western jewelry market that jade bangles are women's jewelry. Walk into most jade shops outside of Asia and you will find the bangles... Read more...
Styling Your Jade Bangle: How to Wear It Every Day
Styling Your Jade Bangle: How to Wear It Every Day
A jade bangle is not a special-occasion piece. It was never meant to be. The women who have worn jade bangles throughout history — in the markets of Guangzhou, in... Read more...
Jade and Wellness: The Ancient Stone's Role in Modern Mindfulness
Jade and Wellness: The Ancient Stone's Role in Modern Mindfulness
Something interesting is happening at the intersection of ancient tradition and modern wellness culture. The jade roller — a simple tool consisting of a jade stone mounted on a handle... Read more...
How Jade Bangles Are Made: From Raw Stone to Finished Piece
How Jade Bangles Are Made: From Raw Stone to Finished Piece
There is a moment in the making of a jade bangle — somewhere between the rough boulder and the finished ring — when the craftsperson must commit. The saw comes... Read more...
The Perfect Gift: Why a Jade Bangle Is More Than Just Jewelry
The Perfect Gift: Why a Jade Bangle Is More Than Just Jewelry
There is a particular challenge that confronts anyone who takes gift-giving seriously: the gap between what is easy to give and what is genuinely meaningful. Easy gifts — gift cards,... Read more...
Jade by Color: What Your Bangle Says About You
Jade by Color: What Your Bangle Says About You
Color is the first thing you notice about a jade bangle. Before you feel its weight, before you hear its ring, before you learn its history or consider its grade,... Read more...
The Jade Belt Road: How Jade Traveled the Ancient World
The Jade Belt Road: How Jade Traveled the Ancient World
Long before silk gave its name to the great trade routes of the ancient world, jade was moving. It was moving across mountain passes and river valleys, across deserts and... Read more...
Real vs. Fake Jade: How to Spot the Difference
Real vs. Fake Jade: How to Spot the Difference
The jade market has a problem, and it is not a new one. For as long as jade has been valuable — which is to say, for thousands of years... Read more...
Caring for Your Jade Jewelry: Tips to Keep It Beautiful for Generations
Caring for Your Jade Jewelry: Tips to Keep It Beautiful for Generations
There is a particular kind of beauty that only time can create. A jade bangle worn daily for decades develops what collectors and connoisseurs call a patina — a depth... Read more...
How to Choose the Perfect Jade Bangle: A Buyer's Guide
How to Choose the Perfect Jade Bangle: A Buyer's Guide
Buying a jade bangle is not like buying most jewelry. It is not a transaction you complete in five minutes by selecting a size and clicking a button. It is,... Read more...
The Meaning Behind Jade: History, Symbolism, and Why It's More Than Just a Stone
The Meaning Behind Jade: History, Symbolism, and Why It's More Than Just a Stone
There is a moment, familiar to anyone who has ever held a piece of genuine jade, when the stone seems to breathe. Cool to the touch, smooth as still water,... Read more...