Expert Insights on Canadian Nephrite Jade: A Conversation with Jade West

Nikki and Matt from Jade West discuss all aspects of Jade West's nephrite mining operation in British Columbia and answer questions such as:

How did Jade West become one of the leading suppliers of nephrite jade in the world?
What are the conditions like for Canadian jade miners?
Why did jade mining take a break in Canada?
How to tell if your nephrite jade is real
What is the future for Canadian nephrite jade supply and value?

They discuss multiple famous jade mines including:
The Polar Mine
Kutcho Mine
Ogden Mine
...and more!

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*TIMESTAMPS*
00:18 What is Nephrite Jade?
00:51 The History of Jade in Canada
2:50 What is BC Jade? (British Columbia Nephrite)
4:49 Kirk Makepeace
5:56 The Life of a Jade Miner
7:02 Why Canada hasn't allowed jade mining for the past couple of years
13:02 Buying Rough Jade
13:45 How to Identify Jade Rough
17:17 Environmental Impact of Jade Mining
19:50 A, B and C Grades in Nephrite VS Jadeite

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