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
Before Jadeite was the craze, Nephrite was the de-facto jade for the Chinese literati and aristocrats and this tradition went back to over 2,000 years ago. Prior to that, jade were used for more ritual and ceremonial purposes and it was around the Warring State era that jade took on a more mortal and moralising role (although still remaining its importance as a ritual item).| Hanfugirl
Jadeite, was neither indigenous to the Chinese, nor considered jade by traditional Chinese terms. This article traces the origin of the name Feicui for Jadeite, and how jadeite turned from a valueless Jade-wannabe stone, to its celebrity status today. This is part of the Jaded series leading up to the Chinese New Year celebration.| Hanfugirl
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