Guatemalan Jade Bangles

Shopping for a Guatemalan jade bangle? Learn what to look for (and what to avoid!) when shopping. Jordan will discuss:

Jade Bangle Quality Factors
Guatemalan jade's varying appearance depending on lighting conditions
Inclusions and color in Guatemalan jadeite jade
Terminology for jade
Simulants of Guatemalan jadeite jade

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*2025 INTERNATIONAL JADE SUMMIT*
Mason-Kay presents the 2025 International Jade Summit at the Monterey Bay Jade Festival
June 14th, 2025
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*TIMESTAMPS*
4:31 Black Inclusions in Guatemalan Jade
8:49 The Discovery of Translucent Guatemalan Jade
9:46 Jade Bangle Value Factors
11:05 The "Ping" Sound in a Jade Bangle
17:47 The Motagua Fault Zone
22:43 Bangle Shopping Tips
24:49 What is jade?
26:56 What is fei cui?
35:12 Garnet-Jadeite Mix