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Certified Type A untreated apple green Burmese jadeite bangle - Luxe Jadeite
From Kachin Mountain to Your Wrist: The Journey of Burmese Jadeite
Every piece of Burmese jadeite has a story that begins long before it reaches a jeweller's bench — a journey of thousands of kilometres, several trades, and more hands than... Read more...
Certified Type A milky lavender Burmese jadeite bangle with a hint of green
A Jade Gift Guide for Weddings
Of all the occasions jade marks, weddings carry some of its deepest tradition. In Chinese culture, a bride receiving jade — often from her mother or mother-in-law — is a... Read more...
Certified Type A koi fish ping an kou pendant in 18k gold
A Mid-Autumn Festival Gift Guide: Jade for the Fullest Moon
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25, 2026 this year — the night the moon is at its roundest and brightest, and families across Asia and the diaspora gather to share... Read more...
Imperial green Burmese jadeite beaded necklace, 55cm - Luxe Jadeite
What Actually Drives Jade Pricing (And Why Some Pieces Cost 10x More Than Others)
Every so often we get asked some version of the same question: "why is this bracelet $300 and that necklace $8,000, when both are certified Type A jadeite?" It's a... Read more...
Fancy Beads Drop Earrings, sterling silver, handmade in Australia from Burmese jadeite beads
Handmade in Australia: Burmese and Guatemalan Jade Without a Lab Certificate
Most of the jade in our collection comes with a certificate — a document from an accredited Chinese testing lab confirming, in black and white, that the piece is Type... Read more...
Icy lavender Burmese jadeite bangle with floating green - Luxe Jadeite
How to Find Your Bangle & Ring Size
Because jadeite bangles and closed-band rings don't stretch or resize, getting the measurement right before you order is everything. Here's how to find your size at home with just a... Read more...
Certified Type A icy jade Buddha pendant, 18k gold - Luxe Jadeite
How Jadeite Is Authenticated: Inside China's Gem Testing Labs
If you've read our guide to Type A, B, and C jadeite, you already know that treatment status is the single most important thing to verify before buying. What we... Read more...
Certified Type A apple green jadeite beads bracelet, 9.9mm - Luxe Jadeite
How to Care for Your Jade: A Practical Guide
Jadeite is one of the toughest gemstones you can wear — genuinely tougher, mineralogically, than diamond, thanks to its dense, interlocking fibrous structure. That durability is part of why jade... Read more...
Certified Type A icy lake green jadeite ping an kou pendant, 18k gold - Luxe Jadeite
Jadeite Grading Explained: What "Type A" Really Means
If you've spent any time shopping for jade, you've probably run into terms like "Type A," "natural jadeite," or "grade A jade" and wondered whether they're marketing language or something... Read more...
Certified Type A Imperial Green jadeite cabochon ring with diamonds, 18k white gold - Luxe Jadeite
Natural Jadeite 101
Welcome to the world of Burmese jadeite. Whether you're a seasoned collector or exploring this gemstone for the first time, understanding the key characteristics that determine quality and value will... Read more...