Most Chinese diasporas and non-Chinese would immediately think of jadeite/feicui, the luscious green stone as Chinese Jade and they would not associate gemstones of the west with traditional Chinese jewellery. The fun fact is that Western gemstones have a far longer history in Chinese jewellery than jadeite feicui, and the Chinese concept of Yu (or […]| Hanfugirl
There is a type of Chinese jadestone that can shapeshift between the two types of Western-defined jade—Nephrite & Jadeite. Yet, it is not considered jade in modern definition despite being the original jade used by the Chinese since the Neolithic period. This article will be a visual feast with historical background on this jade stone that is quintessentially Chinese.| Hanfugirl