CHINESE JADE | Archaic Hetian Jade, Nephrite Origins, & Guatemalan Fei Cui ft. Zemin Luo

Xinjiang Nephrite, Qinghai Nephrite, and Korean Nephrite are explained in this detailed analysis of Chinese Jades. Learn about historical jades, how origin influences value of jade in China, the influx of Guatemalan fei cui on the modern Chinese market, and how jade is tested and valued in this *in depth* livestream featuring Zemin Luo.

Zemin Luo is known for her work as a Gemology Researcher & Instructor at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) from 2013-2019. Her Gems & Gemology article "Origin Determination of Dolomite-Related White Nephrite through IB-LDA" published in 2015, is the most comprehensive analysis on white nephrite jade origin available in English. Working towards ASA certification, Zemin lives in California and helps customers with jade appraisals for insurance, resale, and estates using her highly specialized training in gemology from GIA, ASA, and China University of Geoscience.

It is a HUGE honor to know Zemin and host her on the JOTT channel for this interview. Jade sellers, gemologists/appraisers, and aficianados will geek out over Zemin's truly expert insight.

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*TIMESTAMPS*
5:19 Historical Jades of China
22:44 What is Hetian Jade? (Xinjiang Nephrite)
26:26 Hetian River Pebble (Ziliao) Vs Fake Jade
29:40 Korean Jade
31:56 How do people test jade in China?
33:32 Qinghai Jade
36:02 MUTTON FAT JADE
40:01 White Jade Origins
45:27 Translucency in Nephrite (Does it affect toughness?)
48:42 Green Jade Origins
50:34 How fei cui solves the jade nomenclature problem
55:36 African Jade (Quartzite)
57:59 Guatemalan Jade
1:08:36 THIRTY TON GUATEMALAN JADE ROUGH
1:10:00 Jade Jewelry Appraising

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