Nephrite Jade in China | Chinese Jade Origins, Value, Treatments, & Simulants ft. Andrew Shaw

Andrew's story is one for the books...literally! He wrote a book about it!
Andrew moved to Suzhou, China in 2008 following his career as a BBC reporter. He was intent on understanding jade, and he definitely succeeded.

In this interview, Andrew discusses some lesser-known facts about nephrite and the jade market in China. He discusses the availability of Hetian Jade (Khotan Jade), and the value of different white jades including Kunlun Jade, Mountain Jade, Russian Jade, and Hetian Jade. He discusses the prevalence of fake jades (simulants) and common treatments including tumbling and dying.

Our sincere hope is that you take away from this video a desire to shop with a trustworthy seller. Someone who is offering actual natural jade, not some random you found on the internet. Always use discretion when buying jade, and when in doubt -- visit your local, independent jeweler.

Andrew Shaw sells carved nephrite jades on his website (https://www.jadefiend.com/), and if you're looking for jadeite jade you can always shop with Mason-Kay Jade in the US. (https://www.mkjadejewelry.com/)

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*TIMESTAMPS*
2:34 The Nephrite and Jadeite Markets in China
3:38 Chinese Jade
6:08 Jadeite Jade Treatment
7:22 Nephrite Jade Simulants
8:30 Why Mutton Fat Jade isn't usually sold in America
9:14 Origins of Mutton Fat Jade and other white jades
9:55 Natural Nephrite from White Jade River in China
12:18 Not all white jade is mutton fat
12:46 Dyed Nephrite Jade
14:05 Andrew's warning about jade treatments and simulants
14:42 Qinghai Vs Khotan Jade Value

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