Multi-Million Sale Coming In Myanmar

The government will hold its mid-year sales emporium in mid-December, attracting an international crowd of dealers. Earlier this year sales totaled $690-million for mostly jade and some other gems, with over 5,000 traders attending. Here is the link to a story about the event. 

Maori Warrior with Raven Headdress in Green Jade

This very impressive carving is expected to bring $100-300 in a December Helms Native American Auction, I wouldn't doubt it will go higher despite the atmosphere of doubt surrounding Maori carving. Many museum pieces are said to trace to German carvers and today many of the popular "Maori" pendant trinkets are from China. It would seem that the carver

Trouble in the Jade Mining Lawless Area

A miner was shot by police during a confrontation that follows other violence in the jade mining area described as "largely lawless." Scavengers gather in protest if mine tailings are closed to them. According to the story (click on quote for link), "The mines have also spawned a sub-culture of drug addiction, gambling, prostitution and other underground activities."

Jade Prices Rising Dramatically

This story has been around for a while now but deserves attention as an indication of the current market. "There's no denying the rising price of jade. Aside from million-dollar bangles, jade jewelry of the the right color and quality, from necklaces to earrings and pendants, has all been attracting serious money." Here is the article as posted by CNN.

An Overview: Jade Value Tripled in Five Years

Here you will find an overview of the international jade market focusing on the British Columbia nephrite supply and demand. A very positive report mixed with insights into why the market exists. The link is here: http://www.mining.com/web/b-c-s-2016-jade-mining-season-starts-on-a-high-note/

Magical Jade: Folk Tales of Jade Objects Moving About

I'm linking directly to the site for this claim about the ability of jade artifacts to move from place to place, rather than copy the material here. I haven't been in touch with the site owner for permission to reprint. These are folk tales but will have meaning for those who share a belief in jade's mystic powers. Click here for the link.

Six Top Auction Houses for Buying, Selling, Viewing Jade

Some of the finest and certainly most expensive examples of jade artistry are found at auction, particularly the high-end international auctions. While prices may be prohibitive for many of us, on-line or print catalogs provide rare views of these objects.

Here are some of the top auction houses and links to pages where some of their jade offerings may be