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

white jade buddha

More info on my Elvinstones page on FaceBook, stop by and "like," thanks!

Myanmar to hold annual Gems Emporium late next month

Source: Xinhua   2018-05-18 18:28:19

YANGON, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar will hold the 55th Gems Emporium in Nay Pyi Taw late June, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation on Friday.

Sponsored by the ministry, the annual event will be held from June 20 to 29, putting gems and jade lots on sale.

Licensed and authorized buyers are allowed to attend the event, said an announcement by the Myanmar Emporium Central Committee.

Myanmar held the 54th gems emporium in August last year, selling 690 million U.S. dollars worth of 5,197 gem and jade lots under open tender system. The event was attended by 5,311 local and foreign gem traders.

Myanmar gems emporium has been held annually since 1964. 

Editor: Shi Yinglun

Mining Technology Surveys the 23$Billion Gemstone Market

Here is a portion of a report that may be seen in full, covering many gem subjects, at the Mining Technology site (link).

Jade in Myanmar

"Jade is the second-biggest contributor to the global gemstone market, accounting for $3bn-$6bn, and Myanmar is the world’s largest jade producer. The country’s output accounts for 70%, or 30,000t, of jade each year. This is worth up to $31bn and accounts for as much as half of the country’s GDP. However, historically, little of this wealth has trickled down to the population and much of the people live in poverty.

"Following the election of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in 2015, a moratorium was passed on all mining licences. This, together with unrest over the past decade has hit the jade market hard, but despite disruption Myanmar remains by far the largest producer. Growth in jade mines in British Columbia, Canada has helped to fill the gap, which now meets 8.3% of global jade production."

Giant Jade Buddha Goes Home

courtesy Pixabay

The $20-million statue was carved from what is claimed to be the world's largest jade boulder. Before settling, the Buddha traveled through 130 countries. The permanent location is a huge shrine and Buddhist village in Australia, see the whole story here.

Christie's Offering Jade Treasure May 30 Hong Kong

• Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong 
  30 May, 11:45am (Lots 2901 - 2988)
  
  

  AN IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE 

  IMPERIAL YELLOW JADE HANGING VASE AND COVER, HETING YOU
  The vase is in the shape of an archaic bronze you, superbly carved on

  each side with a ram’s head in high relief, the shoulders flanked by a 

  pair of loop handles enclosing an overarching rope twist handle. 

   the underside incised with three characters in seal script 

  yong bao yong ‘To be eternally treasured’. 

  The material is of an attractive chestnut yellow tone with areas of pale russet.

  QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER SEAL MARK

   AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)

  Estimate

  HKD 12,000,000 - HKD 18,000,000

  (USD 1,536,371 - USD 2,304,556)For further information visit the Christie's site.

New in My JadeReverie Shop

Jade Featured in Mid-May Auctions

Lyon & Turnbull, 16-18 Paddington Street London W1U 5AS

May 16, 4.00 pm

- White Jade 'Dragon' Vase. Carved in high relief with a sinuous three-clawed dragon clambering around the neck in pursuit of the flaming ball, above a wide taotie mask band carved in low relief around the flattened pear-shaped body. 12.3cm high. Estimate: £15,000-25,000 ($ 20,999 - $ 34,998)

- Fine White Jade Censer and Cover. The globular body raised on three legs in the form of lion masks, flanked by a pair of dragon-head loop handles suspending loose rings and supporting two smaller kuilong dragons joined by an arched hanger. 13cm high. Estimate: £12,000-16,000 ($ 16,799 - $ 22,399)

For a slide show of many items follow this link.

On the same day beginning at 10 a.m., Sotheby's will hold a street sale so-called at 34-35 New Bond St, Mayfair, London W1A 2AA, UK, featuring items including:

- A Pale Celadon Jade 'Boy and Buffalo' Screen, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong/Jiaqing Period. Of rectangular form, deftly carved in relief to one side depicting a playful boy riding a water buffalo, the smoothly polished stone of a pale celadon color with russet streaks, wood stand. Quantity: 2. 21.2 cm, 8 3/8 in. Estimate: 15,000 — 20,000 GBP ($ 21,105 - $ 28,140)

- A Small Circular Spinach-Green Jade Box and Cover. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period. With a domed cover and slightly concave base, the central circular panel of the cover enclosing a stylized lotus surrounded by blooming branches laden with peaches and pomegranates. Quantity: 2. 7.5 cm, 3 in. Estimate: 15,000 — 20,000 GBP ($ 21,105 - $ 28,140)

You will find a slideshow by following this link.

Information courtesy Blouin ArtInfo.

Museum Heist of Jade Objects May Have Been "To Order"

The theft of a number of culturally priceless artifacts of jade and gold from a British museum has the look of being done on order, meaning a collector was behind it, or perhaps a broker who knows of a clandestine buyer. It is thought that this may often be the case in art thefts where the loot is destined for display in secret hidden galleries shared only by the buyer or close pals. Here is the story so far...(link).

A Contemplative Spirit

See more in my Etsy shop, link here.

Spinach Green Jade Table Screen at Christie's

A March 22 sale at Christie's New York will feature - A Superb Well-Carved Spinach-Green Jade Circular Table Screen from Qianlong Period (1736-1795). Size 8 ½ in. (21.7 cm.) diameter. Estimate: US$ 100,000 - US$ 150,000 ...  and many other Chinese treasures. See the press release here.

Various Jade Objects at Doyle March 19

- "Chinese Pale Green Jade Figure of a Meiren" - Qing Dynasty; the kneeling figure shown wearing long robes and flowing scarves, her hair elaborately dressed with ornaments, one hand raised as if adjusting her hair and the other hand holding a mirror. Measured at Height 4 7/8 inches. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. For the full story click here.

177 Jade Products at International Show in Hong Kong

Click here to see pictures of the various jade jewelry offers at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show.

An Excellent Feature Article on Burma Jadeite

Sold for $9.3-million

This link will take you to part two of an excellent feature article on Burma jadeite compiled by several experts in the field. The first part was, to me, very interesting but nowhere near as informative as this part. It covers how Burmese jadeite is mined, traded, graded, cut, faked and, as finished gems, sold at prices ranging into millions of dollars.

New Book Focused on Xinjiang Hotan Famous Jade

It is doubtful most westerners know what is meant in references to Xinjiang jade so, if it were published in English, this could be a helpful book for them. As it stands there is no mention of an English edition so such readers will have to be content with this feature story, an assurance of the special nature of Xinjiang jade. 
The book is titled "A History of Xinjiang Hotan Jade Mining," by Yu Ming, head of the Hotan Jade Trading Association of Xinjiang.
One observation from the article: "...prices for the precious stone have gone through the roof in recent years." Yu's research was mainly historical but he also adventured to remote sites: "We had to wade through rivers, climb cliffs and sleep in the open," says Yu.
Xinjiang an autonomous territory in northwest China, is a vast region of deserts and mountains. It is home of many jade merchants.