In ancient times, esteemed individuals might be buried in jade suits. Archaeologists discovered one prince buried in a suit of 2,498 plates of jade held together with 2.5 lbs of gold thread.
China's deposits of nephrite jade are now nearly depleted.
Jade in China typically sells at the same price per carat as diamonds in the US.
One infographic is an attractive presentation of a few general facts, worth a glance just for the art, perhaps a useful introduction for young students ... Link here.
The other provides a brief look at prosperous mining activity in British Columbia ... Link here.
These graphics came to our attention via Electra Stone as the firm announced plans to market its BC jade in Hong Kong and long range selling plans for finished jade from China on the international market ... Link here.
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