Niliuzhai Collection of Classical Chinese Rocks

The mysterious world of scholars’ rocks will be delicately entered when the Niliuzhai Collection of Classical Chinese Rocks will be offered as part of Christie’s sale of Fine Chinese Archaic Bronzes, Ceramics and Works of Art on September 20.  This important collection of sixty rocks presents a concise history of China’s most intriguing sculptures. See story here.

Myanmar's New Jade and Gem Policy Will Provide Opportunities

With a new policy in the works it is expected that the government will soon enforce regulations against illegal trade and help local miners add value to the raw materials produced at their mines, said a Myanmar official. It is expected to encourage foreign investment and production of finished jewelry . Link here. 

Some Lessons for Gem Shopping in Asia

(CNN) — Asia might be home to some of the world's major gem trading hubs, but for tourists looking to buy precious stones when they travel in the region, fears of fakes and scams can be a huge deterrent. 

However, gemologists say there's little to worry about if travelers are careful and heed some basic tips on how to discern real stones from the phonies.

In this story you will find many useful tips and tricks (link).

Canada's Tahltan Nation Says No More Jade Mining

One of Canada's indigenous groups, the Tahltan Nation of British Columbia, has declared that all jade mining within its territory must cease. The Nation is located in prime jade country, the Dease Lake area.
Some 25 companies are active in jade business in the area. The Tahltan Nation apparently seeks to "co-manage" commercial operations, which would seem to provide them with a substantial piece of jade action there.
Making a cultural claim to jade or other resources is not uncommon among First Peoples of various locations, for example no jade can be mined in New Zealand except by Maori people and may not be exported without government approval.
Here is the Tahltan story.

Big Sale of Jade and Other Gems in Myanmar

The 55th Myanmar Gems Emporium began June 20 and runs for ten days, with over 3,100 gem merchants from China, Thailand, Canada and the United States are attending the event. Most overseas merchants are from China.
According to Xinghua news agency, on sale are 6,795 jade lots, 336 gem lots and 360 pearl lots.
Myanmar Times reported that this year a ten percent fee will be charged up front on reserved items. In the past, one in four sales apparently has fallen through as prospective buyers walked away leaving their five percent deposit behind -- so the reserved lot went unsold.

Big Nephrite Jade Boulder Beauty For Sale

Over THIRTEEN POUNDS, probably 14 with the stand, a very nice wooden bowl-type stand.
This would be a centerpiece conversation focal point for any collection, gallery, room ornament.
Of course it is a beautiful dark green jade with swaths of lighter green as seen, if you are a carver or cutter you could make something of it for sure. Like, a lifetime of cabochons. Details on my Etsy site if unsold.

Bronze Buddha Jade Viewing Stone

Mini viewing stone in my shop