Jade Resource Center

As Jade exploration remains a non-traditional space, Jade Leader Corp. is providing some links to online information that help understand the context of its current exploration efforts.  

While it has a long history spanning over 7,000 years in China alone, it is only in the last 10 years or so that the rise of the Chinese economy to its current levels has completely changed the Jade industry demand, dynamics and prices, today, and for the foreseeable future. 

The links are provided for background information only, and are believed to be representative of the industry, from credible sources.  The Company makes no warranties or representations as to the content, which should always be independently verified.

Andrew Shaw - International Jade Advisor to Jade Leader:

• http://www.jadefiend.com/

Gemological/technical articles:

• Jade on Wikipedia
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA): The Nephrite Jade Road: Evolution of the Green Nephrite Market, Hsu, Makepeace, Lucas, October 26, 2015
• General information on Jade
• Technical Characteristics, Nephrite Jade
• The Mystery of the Jade Discs

Extensive compilation of articles on Jade history, culture, and technical aspects: Jade, with over 600 photographs of Jades from every continent, Consultant Editor Roger Keverne, published by Aquamarine, an imprint of Annes Publishing Ltd, Hermes House.  The book can be found (and previewed online) here.

Newspapers articles:

• Harpers Bazaar: How Jade Jewelry Became a Symbol of Hope by Diana Tsui, February 11, 2022
• Vancouver Sun: China’s prosperity reflected in sales of B.C. Jade, Chuck Chiang, December 8, 2015
• Business Vancouver: Chinese demand drives jade rush in northern B.C., Jenny Wagler, Feb 11, 2013
• New York Times: Jade from China’s West Surpasses Gold In Value, Andrew Jacobs, Sept 20, 2010

Videos:

• Jade Hunters Of China. In the high mountains of China men gamble with their money, and their lives. Co-production between Natural History New Zealand Limited and Documentary Department of Xinjian Television China, 2003.
• SinoVision - China Treasures in New York Epi01: Jade Burial Suit
• SinoVision - China Treasures in New York Epi02: Jade Burial Suit
• Smithsonian Channel – Why Tomb Raiders Treated this Priceless Gem Like Trash
• CCTV – Science and Technology 
• Jade Carving / Jade Sculptures
• Jade Carving Masters
• Style - Why Young Collectors are Falling Under the Spell of Jade
• Feel of China: Chinese Jade Carving is the microcosm of this wonderful world

Historical notes from Christie's auctioneers:

• Christie's Auctioneers Jade