News — round jade bangle bracelet

Natural Chinese jade that is mined in China has been the traditional kind of jade for centuries.  In the 19th century, Burmese jadeite was introduced to China.  Jadeite has a different gemology and because it was cherished for its fei cui green color and imperial green, it quickly became popular.  Jadeite is often color treated by bleaching with acids, then treated with polymer resin to give it the fei cui green, lavender, red, and other colors that would be very expensive if  natural, but are often loved by "foreigners" (western people).  Chinese jade has traditionally been all natural because it...