For four thousand years Chinese jade has meant more than beauty: Confucius read a gentleman's virtues in its sheen, and Hetian nephrite from the Kunlun Mountains became the stone of emperors and rites
No material has shaped Chinese civilization quite like jade. For over 5,000 years, Chinese craftsmen have carved this remarkably tough stone into ritual objects, imperial seals, and exquisite jewelry,
No material has shaped Chinese civilization quite like jade. For over 5,000 years, Chinese craftsmen have carved this remarkably tough stone into ritual objects, imperial seals, and exquisite jewelry,
No material has shaped Chinese civilization quite like jade. For over 5,000 years, Chinese craftsmen have carved this remarkably tough stone into ritual objects, imperial seals, and exquisite jewelry,
For eight thousand years China has carved jade above all stones — the 'stone of heaven' worn by emperors and brides, still the measure of a good life.