https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jade-101/jadeite-vs-nephrite 2022-08-12T04:28:50-04:00 weekly https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jade-101/jade-quality-pt-ii-the-five-qualities-of-jade 2021-03-04T11:35:02-05:00 weekly https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jade-101/jade-authenticity 2021-03-01T13:27:35-05:00 weekly https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jade-101/jade-symbolism 2021-02-28T12:41:28-05:00 weekly https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/product-care/jade-value-why-is-jade-so-expensive 2021-03-03T16:38:51-05:00 weekly https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/what-is-jade-jade-gemstone-vs-jade-imitations 2023-09-04T19:43:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Ring.jpg?v=1691432936 What is Jade: Jade Gemstone vs Jade Imitations A jade ring, specifically a green jade embedded in a gold ring. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/jadeite-jade-and-nephrite-jade-the-two-types-of-jade-gemstones 2023-09-04T19:42:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Rings.png?v=1691433288 Jadeite Jade and Nephrite Jade: The Two Types of Jade Gemstones A pair of jade rings, Jadeite jade on a gold ring and nephrite jade on a silver ring. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/precious-gemstone-jade-formation-and-the-finest-jadeite-jade-in-burma 2023-10-09T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jadeite_Formation.png?v=1693872306 Precious Gemstone: Jade Formation and the Finest Jadeite Jade in Burma How Are They Formed Geographically? This informative resource explores the geological processes behind the formation of jade. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/jadeite-jade-s-spiritual-value-and-cultural-significance-in-history 2023-10-23T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jadeite_Value.png?v=1660320700 Jadeite Jade’s Spiritual Value and Cultural Significance in History For many people, especially Asians, jade has a special spiritual and cultural meaning. The mineral is said to have healing properties and purifies its owner’s aura. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/grade-a-natural-jadeite-jade-vs-treated-jade-grades-b-and-c 2023-09-04T19:41:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Grade_Compare.png?v=1692657544 Grade A Natural Jadeite Jade vs Treated Jade Grades B and C This photo shows three side by side photos depicting the three different tiers of jade grade: Grade A, Grade B and Grade C. In the Grade A jade photo, the jade has a deep green hue and with each grade down, the green color lightens. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/how-to-identify-natural-grade-a-jadeite-jade-trained-eyes-and-certification 2023-09-04T19:39:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Technique_Real_Jade.png?v=1692892030 How to Identify Natural Grade A Jadeite Jade: Trained Eyes and Certification This photo shows a jade pendant being held above a light source to evaluate its grade and authenticity. As you read, you will learn the color and consistency of a jade piece are ways to check for real jade and quality. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/texture-of-jadeite-jade-the-fine-smooth-feel-of-jade 2023-09-04T19:45:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Texture_White_Nephrite.png?v=1693861111 Texture of Jadeite Jade: The Fine Smooth Feel of Jade The picture depicts 3 different pieces of white nephrite. The one on the left is engraved in a carving of trees and rocks. The one in the middle has chinese characters. While the one on the right is a carving of a woman surrounded by flowers. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/transparency-of-jadeite-jade-the-importance-of-jade-brilliance 2023-09-11T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jadeite_Transparency.png?v=1693871502 Transparency of Jadeite Jade: The Importance of Jade Brilliance A piece of raw green jadeite https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/clarity-of-jadeite-jade-inclusions-and-chinese-significance 2022-08-13T21:20:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Bangle.png?v=1660324592 Clarity of Jadeite Jade: Inclusions and Chinese Significance It is common to see inclusions and cracks within jade and some businessmen would inject things into the jade to fill in these cracks, but in the process create bubbles within. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/color-from-white-jadeite-jade-to-lavender-to-imperial-green-jadeite-jade 2023-09-25T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Color.png?v=1693870153 Color from White Jadeite Jade to Lavender to Imperial Green Jadeite Jade The photo depicts the range of colors jade comes in: imperial green, lavender, white to a light yellow hue. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/craftsmanship-of-jadeite-jade-cut-simple-crafting-or-masterpiece 2023-10-16T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Cut.png?v=1695658016 Craftsmanship of Jadeite Jade Cut: Simple Crafting Or Masterpiece? A jade craftsman carefully sculpting a piece of raw jade. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/size-and-weight-is-bigger-jadeite-jade-better-and-more-expensive 2023-10-02T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Color.jpg?v=1693871920 Size and Weight: Is Bigger Jadeite Jade Better and More Expensive? A beautiful authentic dark green jade bead necklace. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/introduction-to-design-symbolism-in-jade-jewelry 2022-09-16T11:21:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Jade_Design_Introduction.png?v=1660549201 Introduction to Design Symbolism In Jade Jewelry Jade jewelry is often crafted into different symbols which have different meanings that will impact who you would want to give them to. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/simple-carved-jadeite-jade-designs-for-success-fortune-and-peace 2022-09-16T11:16:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/Simple_Design_4cab8bd4-5da8-4eea-a1b2-d9db1593bb72.png?v=1660585972 Simple Carved Jadeite Jade Designs for Success, Fortune, and Peace The importance of symbolism and spiritual meaning behind jade designs and jade itself has been rooted in Chinese culture. Each design can also have jewels around it to highlight the design itself. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/mystic-animal-and-creature-designs-for-wealth-luck-and-peace 2022-09-16T11:12:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/mystic_animals_feature.png?v=1663336204 Mystic Animal and Creature Designs for Wealth, Luck, and Peace Mythological creatures that guard and protect celestial palaces and entrances are popular jade designs https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/jadeite-jade-designs-for-protection-happiness-and-longevity 2022-09-16T11:12:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/figures_feature.png?v=1663336362 Mythical Jadeite Jade Designs for Protection, Happiness, and Longevity The large chunks of jade pictured are to be carved into the three gods, Fu, Lu, and Shou. These gods were believed to bring fortune, prosperity, and longevity. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jadeite-jade/symbolism-of-the-twelve-zodiac-signs-rat-to-the-pig 2022-09-16T11:12:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/zodiac.png?v=1663338898 Symbolism of the Twelve Zodiac Signs: Rat to the Pig Jade designs include the Chinese zodiac which corresponds to certain years in a 12 year cycle. Each animal has a different meaning and provides different attributes to its jade bearer. https://www.dahliany.com/blogs/jade-101/masterful-jade-artistry-the-history-of-chinese-jade-carving-techniques 2023-09-04T19:35:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3301/0221/articles/2023-08-21_Dahlia_Blog_-_Jade_Carving_Cover.png?v=1692657385 Masterful Jade Artistry: The History of Chinese Jade Carving Techniques Xi Yang’s white nephrite jade carving which was inspired by Buddhism. To the left, half of the carved jade features a paper cut style into the shape of lotuses. To the right, the nephrite is carved into a delicate three dimensional lotus.